Contraction in U.S. fields won’t necessarily mean higher prices
Hemp growing in the USA dropped off by more than 30% compared to 2019, to roughly 200,000 acres (81,000 ha) planted, but that doesn’t necessarily…
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Delay of U.S. hemp rules could ease sector’s financial challenges
A U.S. senator has asked the Department of Agriculture to delay issuing final hemp rules under the 2018 Farm Bill until 2022, to delay costs…
U.S. CBD maker CV Sciences records $4.7 million loss in 2nd quarter
U.S.-based CBD maker CV Sciences said it had operating losses of $4.7 million in the second quarter of 2020, a $6 million swing compared to…
Dutch trade group deploys blockchain-powered tool to trace CBD
A Dutch trade group said it has developed a tool that lets consumers trace CBD along the supply chain to ensure they are getting products…
EIHA fears EU ruling on extracts could strike ‘final blow’ to entire hemp sector
Applications for hemp extracts and natural cannabinoids under the EU’s Novel Food rules have been suspended by the European Commission, which has expressed a “preliminary…
New compound from CBDA could be substitute for opioids, steroids
Israeli researcher Raphael Mechoulam has announced the development of a process to modify and stabilize cannabidiolic acids (CBDA) that appear early in the cannabis plant’s…
Charlotte’s Web’s request to register ‘CW’ trademark is rejected
U.S. trademark authorities have rejected an application from CBD maker Charlotte’s Web to register the trademark “CW,” saying it would violate the Food, Drug &…
German CBD maker expands products under existing brand
Germany’s MH medical hemp GmbH has launched CBD Gold 2% in oil and capsule form, under its Phytalize brand, with the product already set for…
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…
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…