States are setting up bans and restricting sales in reaction to a booming market for delta-8 THC and other synthetic isomers of CBD, but according to hemp industry advocates, the problem may have been avoided if federal drug regulators hadn’t delayed CBD regulations and enforcement for so long.
Read MoreCBD wellness company set to purchase New York hemp cultivation acreage and processing facilities
Virtual Medical International Inc., a Las Vegas-based hemp CBD wellness company, announced Friday that it will acquire Cherry Valley Growers, Inc., a licensed industrial hemp cultivator and processor in Otsego, New York.
Read MoreCalifornia marijuana producer appoints hemp executive to lead production role
Harborside, Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis company based in Oakland, Calfornia, has appointed Travis Higginbotham Jr. as its vice president of production.
Read MoreHow to ensure an adequate water supply for outdoor cannabis production
Water is a must for successfully producing hemp and marijuana, so making sure to have enough for the growing season and tapping into an irrigation system are critical tasks for cannabis cultivators.
Read MoreCalifornia CBD company could pay $500K in fines for making health claims
Cannacraft, a Sonoma County, California-based hemp and marijuana company, has agreed to pay more than a half million dollars in penalties after it was charged with marketing CBD products as treatments for serious conditions including cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
Read MoreNew horticultural alliance aims to build stable supply chain for CPG manufacturers seeking hemp-derived ingredients
A new hemp production and distribution alliance is working on building out a solution for mainstream consumer product goods companies seeking a stable and professional network to supply hemp flower and biomass for their new CBD products, once federal regulatory clarity around cannabinoids provide the green light they’re awaiting to jump into the market.
Read MoreMichigan clarifies its position on hemp-derived CBD in food and dairy products
State agriculture regulators in Michigan provided guidance in an e-mail to food manufacturers, distributors and retailers this week, clarifying rules around using hemp seeds and extracts including CBD in foods.
Read MoreEuropean Commission adds CBG as legal ingredient for cosmetics, skin care
European health and beauty product manufacturers can now safely use hemp-derived cannabigerol or CBG in their cosmetics and skin care lines with approval from a key market regulator for trade in the European Union.
Read MoreCandy maker Wrigley accuses hemp, marijuana company of ripping off Skittles trademark
The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., a giant candy and gum manufacturer, filed a lawsuit Monday against Terphogz LLC, a Mendocino County, California, hemp and marijuana company, claiming that the company’s “Zkittlez” brand name and the marketing surrounding it violates Wrigley’s trademark for the Skittles candy brand. The lawsuit brings seven claims against Terphogz, according to […]
Read MoreMore states banning delta-8 THC as regulators clarify its legality under federal law
Delta-8 THC has become a runaway market hit – and more states are responding by cracking down on access to the product commonly derived from hemp extracts that few anticipated would find its way into shelves because of hemp legalization.
Read MoreGlobal ornamentals breeder enters US hemp industry through clone distribution partnership
The world’s largest breeder and propagator of ornamental plants has set its sights on the hemp industry with a first-time sales agreement to distribute clones nationwide.
Read MoreCanadian marijuana operator purchases Green Roads CBD to enter US market
The Valens Co., a Canadian marijuana product manufacturer based in Kelowna, British Columbia, announced Tuesday that it will acquire Florida-based hemp-CBD manufacturer Green Roads CBD.
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