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The post ‘Hemp for Victory’ redux would help plow ground in USA was originally published on HempToday™. Subscribe to our newsletter, check out our events and follow us on facebook, instagram and twitter.

An American lawmaker has introduced the Hemp for Victory Act, a sweeping measure  which aims to plow the ground for the nation’s hemp industry.  “My...

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Cronos Group, a vertically integrated cannabis company based in Ontario, Canada, that has international production and distribution, said Friday it will buy four operating subsidiaries from Redwood Holding Group for $300 million. Redwood, which is headquartered in Los Angeles, produces, markets and distributes hemp-derived CBD products, including skin care, bath items and gummies, throughout the […]

Canadian cannabis firm Cronos spending $300 million to enter US hemp market is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

The post Hemp processing in U.S. state of Kentucky sees flurry of investment was originally published on HempToday™. Subscribe to our newsletter, check out our events and follow us on facebook, instagram and twitter.

Investment in 16 hemp processing operations in the U.S. state of Kentucky represent a $94 million total investment expected to create more than 900 full-time...

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The post Chaos in UK means £200,000 in losses for hemp co-op was originally published on HempToday™. Subscribe to our newsletter, check out our events and follow us on facebook, instagram and twitter.

A UK hemp farming operation has destroyed its 2019 crop after failing to receive a growing license amid continuing regulatory confusion. Hempen, which is based...

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The post CBD’s potential is tempered by challenges facing the sector was originally published on HempToday™. Subscribe to our newsletter, check out our events and follow us on facebook, instagram and twitter.

As the demand for CBD explodes worldwide, stakeholders must tackle urgent, critical challenges to maximize the sector’s potential.  From the USA, where a full-fledged CBD...

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A milestone U.S. marijuana reform bill is introduced in Congress, experts suggest cannabis banking changes at the federal level remain a long shot, Alaska’s capital city approves an ordinance permitting customers to consume cannabis edibles inside licensed retail establishments – and more of the week’s top marijuana business news. Key member of U.S. House introduces sweeping cannabis […]

US Congress mulls milestone cannabis bills, on-premise MJ edibles moves in Alaska & more is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

The post Let’s hold up two fingers in the fight for Irish hemp was originally published on HempToday™. Subscribe to our newsletter, check out our events and follow us on facebook, instagram and twitter.

By Andrew Kelley To understand the plight of Ireland’s family farmers, consider: • Just 13% of small Irish farms are operated on a full time...

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The post Licensing meltdown in Portugal angers small farmers was originally published on HempToday™. Subscribe to our newsletter, check out our events and follow us on facebook, instagram and twitter.

Portuguese hemp cooperative LUSICANNA has issued a blistering report over governmental chaos that forced farmers to cancel their hemp crops this year.  The report details...

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The post U.S. trade group suggests simplified rules for CBD and extracts was originally published on HempToday™. Subscribe to our newsletter, check out our events and follow us on facebook, instagram and twitter.

U.S. rules governing cosmetics, dietary supplements, food and food additives should simply be expanded to embrace hemp extracts, the trade group Hemp Industries Association (HIA)...

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The post LatinAm & Caribbean Summit gains sponsors, speakers was originally published on HempToday™. Subscribe to our newsletter, check out our events and follow us on facebook, instagram and twitter.

Leading global hemp industry players HempConsult GmbH and Hempro International GmbH & Co. KG, both of Germany, have signed on as sponsors of the inaugural...

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The post Australian firm says U.S. market fueled fast stock boost was originally published on HempToday™. Subscribe to our newsletter, check out our events and follow us on facebook, instagram and twitter.

Shares in Australian hemp firm Ecofibre have jumped 200 percent since it launched on the Australian Securities Exchange this past March. The company, which is...

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The post EIHA asks members’ help in campaign backing CBD & extracts was originally published on HempToday™. Subscribe to our newsletter, check out our events and follow us on facebook, instagram and twitter.

The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) today put out an urgent call for help from its members as the trade group seeks to bolster its...

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The post Danish firm suffers at hands of Canadian partner was originally published on HempToday™. Subscribe to our newsletter, check out our events and follow us on facebook, instagram and twitter.

Canada-based CannTrust Holdings Inc. put a hold on product sales and shipments of its cannabis products last week in the wake of questions arising following...

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Here are some notable stories and events in the cannabis industry to watch for in the coming days: AND THE WINNERS ARE … : The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, which is overseeing cannabis cultivation under the state’s new medical marijuana law, plans to award up to 10 grow licenses by Monday. Applications became […]

Marijuana Business This Week: Utah selects growers, CBD comment period ends, NJ to post MMJ apps & more is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

The post CBD quality is aim of ASTM land preparation standard was originally published on HempToday™. Subscribe to our newsletter, check out our events and follow us on facebook, instagram and twitter.

Standards developer ASTM International is proposing land preparation benchmarks for the CBD value chain, and inviting stakeholders to provide input to the quality assurance effort.  ...

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The post CBD market in UK booms as hemp ag develops slowly was originally published on HempToday™. Subscribe to our newsletter, check out our events and follow us on facebook, instagram and twitter.

As the international CBD sector rapidly develops, the United Kingdom’s slow pace at developing hemp farming puts the country at a disadvantage. That is among...

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Surterra Wellness, a fast-growing marijuana company based in Atlanta, on Tuesday announced it hired a highly paid executive from Kellogg Co. as chief financial officer. Fareed Khan, the latest Kellogg exec to leave the Fortune 500 company for the cannabis sector, will be in charge of corporate finance, investor relations, taxes and shared services for […]

Surterra taps new CFO from Kellogg, continuing cannabis hiring trend is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

The post Hemp seen as boon to Marche region of eastern Italy was originally published on HempToday™. Subscribe to our newsletter, check out our events and follow us on facebook, instagram and twitter.

Stakeholders in the Marche region of Italy envision a thriving industrial hemp sector active in construction, textiles, bioplastics and food under regional hemp legislation expected...

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The post Hemp stakeholders in Japan launch strategy for industry revival was originally published on HempToday™. Subscribe to our newsletter, check out our events and follow us on facebook, instagram and twitter.

Stakeholders in Japan have launched a “Campaign to Re-Open Japan for Hemp,” aiming to revive the ancient crop for agricultural regeneration and innovation.  While hemp...

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