Biden climate strategy is an opportunity for U.S. hemp industry
A Joe Biden administration could add fuel to U.S. hemp industry, based on a policy memo released by the President-elect’s planners this week which outline…
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Decree opens Argentina for CBD, medical cannabis imports
Medical cannabis regulations that have been published by the Argentine government hit the start button for expanded imports of CBD and other medicinal cannabis products…
Tennessee CBD maker gets $50k grant
Tennessee, USA CBD maker Hemp2Lab, Memphis, received a $50,000 grant from the state’s departments of Agriculture, and Economic and Community Development. The funds come from…
Dutch government funds €1.9m research into THC/CBD balance
The Dutch government is providing €1.9 million ($2.25 million) in research funding for a study aimed at finding an optimal balance between THC and CBD…
UK CBD platform gets €1.5 million
UK-based CBD marketplace Alphagreen said it secured €1.2 million (£1.1 million/$1.5 million) in seed funding from Enexis AB, Sweden; West Creek Investments, U.S.; and angel…
Euro court’s ruling is only first step in clearing legal path for CBD
The ruling yesterday by the European Union Court of Justice (ECJ) that CBD cannot be regarded as narcotic, and that CBD products may be freely…
Wyoming lawmakers table CBD bill
Wyoming, USA state lawmakers decided to table a bill that could have made hemp product regulations more strict. The draft bill would have banned possession…
EU high court says CBD not narcotic, free for cross-border trade
The European Union Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that CBD cannot be regarded as narcotic, and that CBD products should enjoy the same free…
Colorado company buys extractor
EcoGen Biosciences said it acquired Colorado-based hemp processing and extraction company General Processing LLC. EcoGen, based in Grand Junction Colorado, said it will boost production…
Researchers boost CBD antioxidants for skin problems
Researchers from Spain and Scotland have modified CBD to try to improve its properties that fight skin disease. The researchers, from the University of Cordoba and…