Outlets selling CBD in France multiply fast after EU changes
Shops selling CBD are multiplying quickly in France, the first signal that the sector could experience a boom after recent developments that clarified the compound’s…
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Canadian company to open boutiques
Canadian hemp concept company La Feuille Verte said it will open five new locations of Maison d’Herbes, retail café-boutique outlets that specialize in products that…
U.S. CBD brand hooks up with Circle K
Convenience store chain Circle K is distributing CBD vape products from California-based Wild By Nature through 150 stores in the U.S. states of Alabama and…
Dutch trade group deploys blockchain-powered tool to trace CBD
A Dutch trade group said it has developed a tool that lets consumers trace CBD along the supply chain to ensure they are getting products…
U.S. hemp self-regulator dropped by payment processor
The U.S. Hemp Authority, a trade group developing certification standards for the industry, has lost payment processing services after being dropped by its vendor, San…
Lawsuit, media campaign hit Facebook over CBD, hemp ads
A U.S. company has filed suit in federal courts against Facebook for rejecting its advertising. Cannaramic Media, Inc. and its founder Felicia Palmer are taking…
Euro CBD market will grow; look for some shakeout globally
Despite significant institutional challenges, the European CBD market will see strong growth for those companies that can navigate the murky waters of EU regulation while…
Hempro looks to expand distribution of PURE brand
After purchasing the PURE brand of hemp accessories last year, leading European hemp company Hempro Int.GmbH & Co., Dusseldorf, Germany, says it is now looking…
‘Butik’ offers Poland the hemp lifestyle
HempButik, a hemp lifestyle platform for Poland, has gone online offering high-quality Polish hemp products along with those from other parts of the world. The site…
Elixinol expands distribution to Europe
CBD maker Elixinol has launched its products across the EU, expanding an existing global network which already embraces Asia, South America, Africa and the United…