The flavor stars of the cannabis world, terpenes, are moving out of the realm of die-hard cannabis enthusiasts and becoming better known for the role the compounds play in the taste, aroma and mouthfeel of products at all THC levels. But the chemicals responsible for cannabis smells from fruity to skunky are also attracting controversy […]
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Curaleaf is latest CBD maker to ink deal with national alcohol distributor
Massachusetts’ Curaleaf Holdings announced Tuesday that it has signed a national distribution agreement for its CBD products with the world’s largest distributor of beverage alcohol, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.
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Former hemp powerhouse lists Kentucky greenhouse for sale
Troubled hemp producer AgTech Scientific Group is selling its state-of-the-art greenhouse and manufacturing facility outside Lexington, Kentucky.
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2021 holiday shopping trends for cannabis and CBD brands
(Editor’s note: This story is part of a recurring series of commentaries from professionals connected to the hemp industry. Jackie Berg is co-founder of CBD Marketing Hub, a digital-to-door agency focused on CBD and cannabis marketing.) Consumers have bigger budgets for the holiday season, and the payoff can be significant for online and brick-and-mortar CBD […]
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Cannabis packaging companies seek sustainable solutions to woo customers
Hemp and marijuana packaging companies are searching for environmentally friendly and sustainable options to attract consumers who are more conscientious about buying products that are packaged using green materials.
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Ex-FDA chief with no record on cannabinoids is Biden pick for next commissioner
A cardiologist with no public comments on cannabinoid therapies, Dr. Robert Califf, has been nominated to take over as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Study: Scarification of cannabis seeds, certain disinfectants improve germination rates
A new study found that cutting off the tips of cannabis seeds – a process more formally called scarification – could shorten germination times and boost germination rates as cultivators are attempting to disinfect seeds.
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University of Vermont warns of ‘hemp farmer’s lung’
The University of Vermont is warning hemp growers that molds and yeasts in hemp crops could give rise to employee health risks similar to those seen in the production of other crops.
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Hemp, marijuana growers eye drought-resistant cultivars to cope with water shortages
With water scarcity an increasing problem, some marijuana and hemp cultivators are seeking solutions beyond automation or growing methods, including using drought-resistant plant strains that require less water and can withstand higher temperatures.
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Texas judge halts delta-8 ban for now
A Texas judge has put the brakes on a delta-8 THC ban announced last month by the state’s health department.
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Opportunity in ‘business chaos’: Q&A with GenCanna CEO Andrew Barnett
New GenCanna CEO Andrew Barnett discusses why he took over the troubled hemp company and where he sees the industry headed.
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Charlotte’s Web, 4 other cannabis firms make Inc.’s top 250 best-led list
Colorado CBD maker Charlotte’s Web and four other cannabis companies have been chosen to Inc. magazine’s list of the top 250 best-led companies.
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