U.S. self regulator gives its stamp of approval to 13 hemp firms
American self-regulator U.S. Hemp Authority has given its stamp of approval to 13 companies the group says have met its quality and safety standards. “As…
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Government ‘rigidity’ is barrier in Serbia, but fields expand
While the Serbian government is supporting hemp farmers with subsidies for things like fertilizer and fuel, a lack of flexibility on other key considerations is…
Tilray scoops up Manitoba Harvest, plans line of CBD products
Canadian cannabis giant Tilray Inc. has has agreed to acquire hemp food maker Manitoba Harvest for $277.5 million in cash and stock, Tilray announced. The…
Indian textile startup has aggressive growth plans
Indian startup Canva Fibre Labs LLP (CFL) expects to scale up this year, pushing beyond its current capacity of one ton of production daily, say…
Canopy Growth looks to put $500 million in USA hemp
Canada-based Canopy Growth plans to boost its investment in U.S. hemp to as much as $500 million by expanding beyond current operations in New York…
One processor goes online, second is planned in New York State
The capacity for hemp processing in the U.S. state of New York looks to be ramping up quickly, with one facility recently starting operations and…
Deep-rooted Herer Hemp Inc. sees a wide, challenging horizon
Hemp entrepreneur Dan Herer and an executive group have established Herer Hemp Inc., a new entity that has positioned itself to develop products across all…
Hemp firm CEO detained in Florida for carrying lotion, shampoo
Cannabis activist and hemp entrepreneur Hana Gabrielova was detained and fined $500 in Florida yesterday for being in possession of hemp-based shampoo and lotion. Gabrielova,…
Canada’s ICC agrees to buy Enigma of Portugal in all-stock transaction
Canada’s ICC International Cannabis Corp. (ICC) has agreed to acquire 100% of Portugal’s Enigma Unipessoal Lda, which ICC said holds one of the first hemp…
Elixinol names Beckerman regulatory officer and liaison in USA
Colorado, USA-based Elixinol has named Joy Beckerman Regulatory Officer and Industry Liaison, the company said in a release. Beckerman is president of the (U.S.) Hemp…