Canadian CBD brand licensed to U.S. company
Canada-based Acreage Holdings Inc. said its Universal Hemp LLC unit entered a strategic partnership with U.S.-based CBD company Medterra CBD’s Five Farms subsidiary. Acreage said…
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CBDepot isolates meet COSMOS standard
CBD and CBG natural isolates produced by Czech-based CBDepot have been certified under the COSMetic Organic and Natural Standard (COSMOS), an international standard for raw…
Massachusetts opens land for hemp
The state of Massachusetts has opened up some 73,000 acres of protected farmland to hemp production. The land was previously blocked from all forms of…
$20 million for CBD retail platform
Canadian cannabis company High Tide Inc. said it will acquire 80% of Fab Nutrition LLC, Wisconsin, USA for $20 million. High Tide, Calgary, Alberta, is…
$600k grant supports Missouri research
Lincoln University (Missouri) as been awarded a $600,000 grant to lead multi-university research into farming and uses of industrial hemp. The grant is from the…
Nova Scotia food developer is honored
David Giffin, managing partner at Giffin Technologies and Earthli Plant-Powered Superfoods received “Value-Added Processor of the Year” honors from the Nova Scotia Ministry of Agriculture….
Virginia couple sue police over raid
A Virginia couple say they have filed a federal lawsuit against members of the Newport News Police Department following a raid two years ago when…
Place sought for hemp in U.S. Botanic Garden
Three lawmakers have written a letter requesting the U.S. Botanic Garden install a display of hemp plants. If approved, it would be the first first…
USPS delays ban on vape products
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has delayed a ban on the mailing of vape products that was to come into force this past Monday. The…
Polish rapper launches CBD brand
Polish rapper and former Member of Parliament Piotr “Liroy” Marzec has launched LiRoyal, a CBD brand, starting up online sales and a pitch for investors….