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…
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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…
Hemp to clean soil in central Italy
Hemp is being explored for its economic development and remediation potential in Italy’s central region of Lazio. Marco Delle Cese, president of the Consortium for…
Spanish hemp licensee busted for pot
Agents of the Alicante, Spain Civil Guard arrested five persons they say set up a fictitious legal hemp fiber trading company to hide a marijuana operation….
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…
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…
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…
French case in EU Court of Justice could be critical for CBD
The European Union Court of Justice is to hand down a ruling Thursday that could have strong repercussions for Europe’s CBD industry. In an appeals…
Portuguese group girds for EU CBD move
Portuguese hemp industry association CannaCasa is in talks this week with several parliamentary groups in order to discuss issues key decisions facing the European Commission…
Polish hemp company raises €1 million in 38 minutes via crowdfunding
Polish hemp company Kombinat Konopny raised 4.2 million zlotys (€950,000/~$1.1 million) in 38 minutes on Monday, Nov. 16, shattering the record on crowdfunding platform Crowdway.pl….