Good for Epidiolex, but rescheduling overreaches on CBD
A rescheduling that makes CBD-based drug Epidiolex legal has been applauded as a win for cannabinoid-based therapies, but critics say the ruling is another case…
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Elixinol Global Ltd. lifts its holding in Japanese operation
Elixinol Global Ltd. has raised its stake in subsidiary Elixinol Japan from 35% to 50.5% after a restructuring of the business. You need to login…
Benhaim is featured speaker at inaugural Asian Hemp Summit
Paul Benhaim, CEO at Elixinol Global Ltd., is confirmed as among featured speakers at next year’s first Asian Hemp Summit in Nepal. The event is…
Canadians eye research initiative to explore applications, genetics
The Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA) says it is exploring a research project totaling almost $5 million over the next five years to boost industry…
Italian Ag Ministry proposes Council to clarify rules for hemp products
Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture has proposed a special Council to support development of hemp value chains, and to ease the process of getting hemp products…
Savior crop for a continent? A hemp manifesto for Africa
First of two partsPart 2: South Africa’s Cautionary Tale Hemp could play a major role in achieving nearly every goal of the so-called “Africa 2063” manifesto,…
Europe’s Great THC Debate: Get moving or fall behind
EUROPEAN HEMP (Second of 4 parts) Part 1: Europe’s tough row to hoe: Lack of clarity on CBD, THC Upcoming: Part 3: Monday, July 2:…
Mission for Mongolia: Partners envision an Asian ‘hemp corridor’
Roaming the native grasslands of Mongolia as a child, Anar Artur developed a fascination with the landscape and all things natural that he’s carried into…
Nine products nominated for EIHA innovation awards
Nine products will vie for “Hemp Product of the Year” honors during this year’s European Industrial Hemp Association’s (EIHA) 15th annual conference June 12-13 in…
Canadian Alliance in search for new executive director
The Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA) has embarked on a search for a full-time executive director to replace part-time director Kim Shukla, who has left…