Lithuania frees the hemp flower, but more changes are needed
Lithuanian hemp producers may now grow and sell hemp flowers on the domestic market after a new law took effect this month. But the changes…
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German group proposes commission, urges coalition not to ‘forget’ about hemp
Germany’s Cannabis Business Industry Association (BvCW) has cheered the incoming governing coalition’s plans to establish a licensing program for marijuana dispensaries, but reminded the parties…
New laws in Brazil, Argentina could signal ‘radical shift’ in global markets
Proposed laws on the cusp of passage in Brazil and Argentina could lead to “a radical change in the global dynamics of production of industrial…
Clarified rules in Montana will let marijuana dispensaries sell CBD
Montana officials have moved to clarify rules for CBD sales which had threatened to ban the products from the state’s legal marijuana dispensaries. The Montana…
U.S. lobbying group says it will develop standards for CBD
The National Industrial Hemp Council of America (NIHC) said it will establish a standards program for CBD products in the absence of regulations from the…
California company, owner face felony charges over unpaid wages
A California hemp company and its owner have entered a not guilty plea to felony charges after it failed to pay wages due employees. The…
Pair whose case set CBD free in Europe are officially cleared in France
Two defendants whose cases eventually led to clarification of CBD’s legality in Europe have officially been cleared by a French court. Sébastien Béguerie and Antonin…
Investors back BOHECO with $2 million to boost production, marketing
India’s Bombay Hemp Company Pvt. Ltd (BOHECO) said this week it has raised $2 million it will use to expand production and marketing. BOHECO said…
U.S. lobbying group re-brands
The National Industrial Hemp Council is now the National Industrial Hemp Council of America, after the U.S. lobbying group rebranded, redesigning its logo and website,…
EV race car is latest example of hemp’s application to auto industry
An Italian engineering team is experimenting with hemp-based fabric in some car body parts for an experimental race car. Fabric maker Fibertech Group, SRL; Linificio…
