The European Commission has set a first-ever public event dedicated specifically to market opportunities in industrial hemp. Commission officials, national ministry representatives of EU member states, and sector representatives from
European Commission sets first public session on hemp Read More »
Three CBD brands may remain on the market in the United Kingdom after three food safety applications were approved under Novel Foods rules. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) on Monday
First food safety applications for CBD advance in UK Read More »
Italian developers have introduced Napee, an “eco-leather” textile containing hemp waste powder that does not use toxic solvents in the production process, is recyclable and has a negative carbon impact.
Italian ‘eco-leather’ is new use for dust from hemp fiber Read More »
Finnish beverage maker YSUB has launched “Not for sale,” an advertising campaign on 54 street kiosks in Helsinki to encourage change in laws affecting sales of CBD in Nordic states.
Drinks campaign protests lack of clarity on CBD in Nordics Read More »
Alex Arkentis is the CEO and Co-Founder of CanXchange, the European commodities exchange for physical hemp and CBD products. A serial technology entrepreneur and investor, Arkentis has been involved in
CanXchange: ‘Looking for new ways to disrupt and innovate’ Read More »
PepsiCo DACH, has launched the popular Rockstar energy drink in Germany in a new version that includes hempseed extract. The Rockstar Energy+HEMP line became available this month at food retailers,
PepsiCo debuts energy drink with hempseed extract in Germany Read More »
Hemp stakeholders in Italy are pushing back against a law enforcement directive in Sardinia they say clashes with both Italian and EU laws, and jeopardizes any possibility of developing hemp growing on
Italian group chides Sardinia prosecutor on hemp directive Read More »
Australia-based Creso Pharma Ltd. said it launched a line of CBD-based powdered instant tea products in Switzerland with plans to move into Germany soon. Creso said it will leverage an
Switzerland, Germany are first targets for Creso CBD tea line Read More »
Leading Ukrainian hemp company Canapteka said law enforcement authorities overstepped their bounds in carrying out a recent raid on its Kiev-based operations in which a wide range of hemp food
Raid has Ukrainian hemp company at risk, and scared Read More »
While cannabinoids have great therapeutic potential under medical supervision, a strong legal framework to fully establish clear regulations is urgently needed, according to a recent study that looks at the
German study cites ‘urgent’ need for clear rules on cannabinoids Read More »
