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. …
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Canadian-based boutique guitar maker JOI Guitars has introduced an acoustic guitar made of hempwood. The company said it undertook extensive research and development that allowed it to make the guitar’s …
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 …
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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, …
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Hemp initiatives in construction materials and animal medicine received grants from the state of Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania received ~$14,000 …
Israeli company Tikun-Olam Cannbit said it has developed Cannabis Genetic Fingerprinting (CGF) technology, a system to identify and track cannabis strains based on their genetic codes. The company said the …
Developers say genetic ID can lead to better plants, help resolve IP issues Read More »
A group of New Zealand-based companies will launch a project to explore the potential for turning hulls and other parts of the hemp seed into a wide range of applications …
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The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) officially named Denver-based Marijuana Policy Group (MPG Consulting to help develop a state Hemp Center of Excellence. A strategic plan for the initiative is …
French startup Qairos Energies said it will invest nearly €18.8 million ($23 million) in its planned facility that will turn locally grown hemp into hydrogen and methane. Qairos, based in …
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Israel-based Roots Sustainable Agricultural Technologies Ltd. (Roots) said it is entering the plant-based meat business, and has established a new department specifically for the emerging sector. “Now that we’ve received …
Israeli company pursuing deals with suppliers on plant-based ‘meats’ Read More »
