No excuse not to raise European THC standard to 0.3 percent
By Sanford Stein Hemp laws and regulations in Europe remain uncertain and variable. Much as in the USA, various jurisdictions apply different standards to the…
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Murdered SA cannabis activist remembered as ‘fearless warrior’
[Updated: 14:08 July 4] Cannabis activist Julian Stobbs was remembered as a “hero” and “fearless warrior” as the South African cannabis community began to learn…
U.S. Hemp Industries Association names executive director
The U.S. Hemp Industries Association (HIA) has named a new executive director, filling a position that has been open since the end of 2019. HIA…
Irish hemp stakeholders blast government for ignoring them
Irish hemp stakeholders have released an open letter to the government and other constituencies, saying they’ve been ignored as legislation and regulations for industrial hemp…
U.S. hemp association names 2 new board members amid reset
The U.S. Hemp Industries Association (HIA) has appointed two new members to its board of directors. HIA named Tim Gordon, Chief Science Officer at CBD…
Irish-French venture looks to raise funds for investments in Europe
An Irish-French investment fund says it is looking to raise €30 million in the first phase of a venture focused on private cannabis companies, including…
U.S. hemp company Atalo is purchased from bankruptcy court
U.S. hemp oil operator Entoura (AVF CBD, LLC) has purchased the entrails of Kentucky-based Atalo Holdings from bankruptcy courts, Entoura recently announced. The value of…
Uruguay agency sets a roadmap for hemp sector development
Cannabis-derived food & feed, cosmetics, medicine and genetics offer the best export opportunities for Uruguay in the coming years, according to a recent report from…
Canadian firm raises $3.3 million to develop hemp cleaning wipes
Bast Fibre Technologies Inc. (BFTi) of Canada said it has sold $3.3 million (CA$4.5 million) worth of equity to Natural Products Canada (NPC) to finance…
Irish personal care firm to invest $50m in U.S. CBD maker
Ireland-based Perrigo Company plc has partnered with Kazmira LLC of Colorado, USA to add CBD to its portfolio of generic prescription topicals and pain and…