Within the U.S., non-consumable, hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD) products have been popping up on shelves within major retail outlets—and are generating big buzz. Some consumers are finding CBD from hemp appealing for the natural benefits of the cannabinoid compound without tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound found in cannabis. Yet unlike areas in the U.S. where marijuana […]
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Tracking growth in the hemp-based food and drink sector
The passage last December of the US farm bill has opened new doors for innovation in the food and beverage sector as hemp became legal on a federal level in the country. Instead of a controlled substance, the plant is now treated as a farm commodity, meaning there are far fewer barriers for companies looking […]