Stakeholders working on EU ag policies to better position hemp
With the EU’s Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) currently up for reform, the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) and members of the European Parliament (MEP) are…
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Polish company launches hemp-infused ‘Jim’s Beard Oil’
Poland-based Herbs & Hydro (H&H) has launched Jim’s Beard Oil, the first in a planned line of men’s health and beauty products based on hemp…
Irish hemp firm cited for ‘high-potential’, earns development award
Hemp farmers Laura Foley and her partner Daniel Lyons have been awarded a stipend of €15,000 to help develop their hemp business from Enterprise Ireland,…
Polish institute grants U.S. firm exclusive rights for new seed
Poland’s government-owned Institute of Natural Fibers and Medicinal Plants (IWNiRZ) has granted an American company exclusive rights to license and distribute Henola, a newly developed…
Austria moves to tighten regulations governing CBD products
Austrian Minister For Social Affairs Beate Hartinger-Klein has announced the government’s intention to review the current status of CBD products in the country. While plans…
Punishment of Czech hemp farmer over THC level angers activists
A Czech hemp farmer has been given 2 years probation in lieu of being sentenced to 15 months for possessing hemp above the legal THC…
Second study of European CBD products reveals deficiencies
A recent round of tests among CBD products on the European market uncovered several deficiencies, according to the International Cannabis and Cannabinoids Institute (ICCI), which…
Despite struggles with the law, Greek hemp advocate is upbeat
The Greek hemp industry continues to grow since it began five years ago. However, in the past year, there has been a crackdown on hemp…
Belarus hemp stakeholders push back against strict enforcement
Belarus has some of the most restrictive cannabis and hemp laws in Europe. Yet despite the fears of reprisals, activists in the country are continuing…
Hanffasser Uckermark is honored with prize from Raab Foundation
German hemp cooperative Hanffaser Uckermark eG has been named recipient of a €50,000 award from the Hans Raab Environmental Award Foundation. The bi-annual prize honors…