Another approval for Czech CBD producer
The European Commission has validated a novel food application for isolated trans-cannabidiol from Czech-based producer CBDepot, bringing to four the total number of CBD applications that…
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‘SmartBox’ is integrated, portable solution for whole-plant hemp processing
An international team has developed integrated portable hemp processing technology that can capitalize on the entire hemp plant while supporting economically challenged communities and helping…
$6.8m grant backs South Carolina firm
A South Carolina company has received $6.8 million in loan guarantees to develop an industrial hemp growing complex that will include a greenhouse facility and…
Botswana company gets exclusive license for hemp, marijuana
A Botswana company has been granted exclusive rights to produce hemp and marijuana in the southern African nation. Gaborone-based Fresh Standard Limited received the concessions…
Creso Pharma acquires U.S. company in $21 million all-stock deal
Nutraceuticals maker Creso Pharma Ltd. said it signed an agreement to acquire Colorado-based consumer packaged goods company Sierra Sage Herbs (SSH) in an all-stock deal…
Canadian investors launch new company based on assets purchased from tech maker
(This story was updated to clarify that CGT continues to operate as an independent company — ed.) HEMPALTA, a newly formed Canadian hemp company, said…
New Canxchange platform simplifies trading through enhanced tools
Commodities platform Canxchange has launched a new electronic trading system the company said will bring greater transparency, liquidity and efficiency to the growing global cannabis…
FDA approves trial for CBD-based drug to treat opioid addiction
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) said a CBD-based treatment for opioid use disorder can be used in clinical trials, Ananda Scientific Inc., the…
Beer, cannabis giants end joint venture that had planned to make drinks
Brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev said it will continue to develop CBD-infused non-alcoholic drinks in Canada after its joint venture with cannabis producer Tilray was dissolved…
Model supply chain in Paraguay starts with small farmers, ends with exports
Hemp stakeholders in Paraguay are developing a supply chain based on production that starts with local indigenous communities and ends up in a growing volume…
