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Michigan Legalizes, Utah & Missouri Medical Cannabis at Midterms

ichigan has approved the legalization of cannabis at midterms election, while Utah and Missouri legalized medical cannabis at midterms 2018. Michigan has become the 10th state to legalize cannabis, while conservative strongholds Utah and Missouri have legalized medical cannabis. And there’s more positive news following the midterms. First, we take a look at Michigan. Michigan becomes […]

The future of medical hemp

CBD companies who survive the punishment of the current overheated market will be those with deep pockets who already have established business relationships and supply chains, who nurture innovation and put a strong emphasis on quality. That’s how representatives of leading global CBD companies assessed the market going forward during the Future of Medical Hemp […]

Why aren’t we building more with hemp? – Part 1

The United Nations recently discussed the environmental and climate change issues our world is dealing with today. There are a lot of possibilities to save the environment, including the increased use of hemp. A lot of people – including the famous Jack Herer – have even said that hemp can save the world. There are […]

Hemp Products of the Year 2019

Hemp fibre-reinforced plastic, hemp protein powder and hemp face cream are “Hemp Products of the Year 2019” For the second time, the innovation award “Hemp Product of the Year” has been granted to the young, innovative hemp industry for finding suitable applications and markets for industrial hemp-based products. After a 10-minute presentation from each of […]

CBD, game-changer in the hemp industry, blocked by politics?

he full potential of hemp is endless. No other plant in the world can feed you, then clothe you and you can build your house with. And if you’re sick, it might help you. Hemp will alter products in your home, from food to building materials to paper. The main boost to the hemp industry […]

Ethics in Cannabis with Dr. Jonathan Newman

t the International Cannabis Policy Conference organized by FAAAT, we got to interview Dr. Jonathan Newman. Dr. Jonathan Newman is a social anthropologist at the University of Sussex, where he researches the cannabis industry in Europe. You may have heard about the Paris Agreement before, as Trump famously said he would withdraw the United States […]