Hemp associations say existing global conventions make CBD legal
Eleven hemp associations from around the world have agreed to a common position on CBD, seeking normalization they say is implied by existing international conventions….
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Hemp building association calls for overhaul of performance criteria
Current methods for measuring the energy performance of building materials are flawed, and give a false representation of overall performance, according to a recently released…
Italian groups continue to push for clarity amid confusing series of decrees
Three stakeholder groups say they will appeal to Italy’s Regional Administrative Tribunal (TAR) to challenge a recently approved decree that classifies hemp among medicinal plants…
U.S. hemp association elects three new board members
The (U.S.) Hemp Industries Association (HIA) elected three new board members and re-elected a fourth during elections held at the end of 2021. Newly elected…
New book looks at 50 hemp building projects around the globe
A new book by hemp building pioneer Steve Allin takes a comprehensive overview of projects that showcase the use of hemp-based materials in architectural examples…
German group names leadership
Germany’s Cannabis Industry Association (BvCW) has elected its first executive committee. The group retained Stefan Meyer, Neo-Livia GmbH, as president, and named Marijn Roersch van…
German groups call for ‘100-Day Program’ to back hemp sector development
Two key German associations are calling on the incoming government coalition to urgently establish a program that will promote industrial hemp as a strategy to…
‘Study the market carefully and don’t follow the pack’
INTERVIEW: Eric Steenstra is president of Vote Hemp, a political advocacy organization he co-founded in 2000 which led the effort to pass hemp farming legislation…
2022 forecast on tap at BHA
Rory Dyer, sales director at London-based commodities platform Canxchange will give his business outlook for next year at this month’s “Hemp Huddle,” hosted by the British…
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…
