German company fights for decree on import of hemp leaves
German hemp company Hempro International GmbH has submitted an application to the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) that would allow it…
Food & Drink
Nova Scotia food developer is honored
David Giffin, managing partner at Giffin Technologies and Earthli Plant-Powered Superfoods received “Value-Added Processor of the Year” honors from the Nova Scotia Ministry of Agriculture….
European Commission sets first public session on hemp
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…
PepsiCo debuts energy drink with hempseed extract in Germany
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…
Switzerland, Germany are first targets for Creso CBD tea line
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…
Thai stakeholders move fast as market rules take effect
Tobacco, food, and health & beauty interests in Thailand are quickly moving to establish hemp operations under rules announced late last year and published by…
German court clears tea sellers, marking path for food products
Germany’s Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has annulled charges against a group of Braunschweig hemp tea sellers, and in the meantime paved the way for…
Proposals on food, CBD in Italy
Federcanapa, the Italian hemp federation, will present proposed guidelines for the production of hemp for food and CBD-based extracts during its annual assembly Tuesday, March…
CBD-infused wine from . . . France
A French wine brand has debuted a CBD-infused product based on a high-quality “petit verdot” varietal from the Bordeaux wine-growing region. The CBD adds a…
UK CBD brand advances as novel food
UK-based Pureis Ultra Pure CBD said it is now under full assessment for a novel food license after its application was validated by the European…