ESR says there's a lot of confusion around medicinal cannabis, with illicitly obtained products proving not to be as described. (Video first published in February, 2019)Kiwis keen to invest in medicinal cannabis have pledged more than $2.5 million to South Island start-up Puro. Three weeks after launching two campaigns on PledgeMe, the company has raised $2.53m, a record for the crowdfunding site. READ MORE:* Medicinal cannabis company raises $1 million in just over a week* Medical cannabis company to make the most of Marlborough's 'California' climate* Medicinal cannabis firm Cannasouth plans NZX listing with $10 million IPO"It's also a sign that investors recognise this is a rapidly growing industry with enormous economic potential for New Zealand." DOMINICO ZAPATA/STUFF Kiwis have pledged more than $2.4 million to medicinal cannabis start-up Puro.

Source: Stuff November 27, 2019 02:37 UTC