New Zealand has entered a new era for hemp production, with sweeping reforms that eliminate licensing and raise the legal THC threshold to 1.0% – ending two decades of regulation […]
20 years later, New Zealand scraps licensing and sets THC limit for hemp at 1.0% Read More »
A Czech government working group on psychoactive substances has proposed a sweeping package of restrictions that could roll back hemp policies in one of Europe’s most progressive markets, as regulators
Czech proposal cites intoxicants in attack on Europe’s most progressive hemp framework Read More »
Raw material from hemp stalks and roots could strengthen recycled paper, extending the life of reused paper fibers and improving mechanical performance in one of the world’s largest paper-recycling markets,
Brazil researchers say hemp fibers could extend life of recycled paper products Read More »
The circus continues to wind down for the clowns in the U.S. intoxicating “hemp” industry, who are running out of maneuvers to stop a federal crackdown after congressional leaders blocked
U.S. Congress blocks latest rescue attempts as intoxicating hemp crackdown nears Read More »
U.S. researchers say a new plastic made from CBD matches key performance characteristics of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the world’s most widely used packaging plastic, signaling a potential new industrial market
CBD-based plastic matches key PET strengths, could one day open path to new materials Read More »
A new review of dozens of studies concludes that hemp-derived feed ingredients can increase omega-3 fatty acids and other beneficial polyunsaturated fats in meat, eggs and dairy products without negatively
Global review strengthens case for hemp feed, with benefits for meat, eggs and dairy Read More »
Brazilian hemp stakeholders are continuing to press for a 1.0% THC threshold for industrial hemp “in the field,” arguing that the long-standing 0.3% benchmark is poorly suited to tropical growing
Brazil hemp stakeholders push for 1.0% THC limit, citing risk in tropical conditions Read More »
Spain and Portugal are launching a joint initiative aimed at developing an array of applications in continuing efforts to kickstart a viable hemp economy in the Iberian Peninsula. The project,
Regions in Spain, Portugal launch project to build cross-border hemp value chain Read More »
As the wild and woolly days of the CBD boom fade away, those guys who make Epydiolex are looking awfully smart. For years, GW Pharmaceuticals and its eventual parent, Jazz
Pharma products poised to dominate Europe’s shrinking, tightly regulated CBD sector Read More »
New Zealand natural-fiber producer Rubisco said it has secured a strategic investment that will support expansion of the company’s hemp- and wool-based materials business. The partnership is with Te Rūnanga
New Zealand hemp gains momentum as natural-fiber maker Rubisco lands Māori investment Read More »
