A major industrial hemp processing facility in north-central Ukraine will soon begin receiving its first harvest after a successful growing season, marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing revival […]
Ukraine’s hemp revival gains traction as fiber processor goes online in Zhytomyr Read More »
A hyped $1 billion hemp battery initiative in Wisconsin has apparently been abandoned, leaving two cities—and hundreds of displaced battery workers—empty-handed after more than two years of planning, promotion, and
Hemp battery startup’s hyped $1 billion vision quietly disappears in Wisconsin Read More »
Helped by an EU-funded initiative, stakeholders in France are working to strengthen the hemp textiles supply chain, engaging farmers, processors, and textile producers from north to south in a regionally
EU-backed initiative in France aims to strengthen hemp textile supply chain Read More »
A new sustainable method for processing long industrial hemp fibers has the potential to reduce production times and environmental impact, and deliver more consistent results—marking a key step toward scalability,
Cleaner retting breakthrough supports scale-up of high-grade hemp fiber production Read More »
Hemp fiber could be transformed into a high-value nanomaterial with uses in infection control and advanced drug delivery, potentially adding new value streams to the industrial hemp fiber sector, according
Study shows nanomaterial from hemp fiber may prevent infection and boost healing Read More »
A new research breakthrough reframes hemp fiber not as a niche material requiring dedicated infrastructure, but as a viable, cotton-compatible input that can be spun using standard machinery. The findings
Cottonized hemp fibers could help reshape the natural textiles market, study finds Read More »
The total value of U.S. hemp production jumped 40% to $445 million in 2024, according to the latest National Hemp Report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). While
Flower production led 2024 hemp rally in U.S.; fiber fields expanded but income dipped Read More »
Hemp fiber producers in the U.S. betting on Chinese demand could soon find their plans derailed by retaliation tariffs tied to President Donald Trump’s trade war with China. And while
U.S. hemp fiber hopes in China face tariff threat, doubts over long-term demand Read More »
A Brazil-based activist group said it will launch a book about hemp as a sustainable raw material for the textile industry next week. Fashion Revolution Brazil (FRB) will introduce “Cânhamo
Brazilian activists champion hemp for sustainable ‘revolution’ in textile industry Read More »
A European trade group has launched a new online platform that aims to revolutionize textile research and sourcing for the fashion and home sectors. The Linen & Hemp Dream Lab
European natural fibers alliance merges platforms to create ‘Linen & Hemp Dream Lab’ Read More »
