Aussie startup sees strong demand as it gears up to process straw
Looking across Tasmanian fields of hemp stubble left over after the plants had been harvested for their protein rich seed, Australian entrepreneur Andi Lucas saw…
Biocomposites
Israeli student develops composite mix for everyday objects
An Israeli design student who has developed hemp-based composites for production of everyday objects says she sees the project turning into a business as developers…
U.S. hemp startup got spark by turning to fellow entrepreneurs
When Dylan Veilleux arrived at the idea for transforming leftover hemp stalks into products, he turned to the vibrant startup community in the U.S. state…
Hemp’s full potential is on tap at this year’s EIHA conference
Confirmed speakers for the European Industrial Hemp Conference next week will cover everything from hemp construction and bio-composites to textiles, food and CBD. More than…
HempWood maker in deals with cabinet, flooring specialists
U.S.-based Fibonacci LLC, maker of “HempWood,” has announced deals with Canadian and American partners who will make cabinets and flooring from the material. Eastland Group,…
Project in Morocco combines hemp and solar to go totally off grid
A team of organizations has completed construction of a ground-breaking eco-building in Morocco that combines hemp construction with a high-tech solar energy system for total…
Eyewear maker has future in focus after struggling through startup
By Andi Lucas If the passion and grit of a company founder were the only two determining factors of business success, then Hemp Eyewear Edinburgh…
Hemp task force in Australian state focuses on industrial uses
The Australian state of Victoria has named a three-member task force to explore the industrial uses of hemp, the government said this week. “Hemp has…
U.S. hemp plastics innovator Mark Linday passes away
Friends and colleagues started flooding social media late this week upon hearing of the passing of U.S. hemp innovator Mark Linday, founder of Green Spring…
Hemp reinforced ‘BioLite’ takes innovation award in Europe
Swedish biocomposites developer Trifilon picked up the first prize in this year’s European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) “Product of the Year” innovation awards program for…