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Full-spectrum products are ‘the future’, says pro-hemp vet

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 29th October 2019

California vet Tim Shu, founder of Vet CBD and Dr Shu’s Pet Care, discusses the future of full-spectrum products, cannabinoid therapeutics, and the need for further research and regulation ...

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Caution required when advertising food containing CBD, rules UK ASA

Written by Freddie Dawson | 22nd October 2019

Companies can advertise food and drinks as containing CBD, however, they should be careful about implying any link to illicit drugs like cannabis, according to the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ...

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CBD: Growth within the wider cannabis markets

Written by JuditBach | 17th October 2019

CBD-Intel managing director Tim Phillips participated as a speaker at the Cannabis Business Italia conference on 17th of October in Rome, Italy. If you would like to obtain specific market insights for the Italian market,...

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Improved extraction techniques ‘could open up new markets’

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th October 2019

CBD with legally-permitted levels of psychotropic elements can be derived from varieties containing higher levels of THC using better extraction techniques, according to an industry expert ...

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Smokable extracts widely available in US

Written by Maria Alejandra Estanga | 16th October 2019

Many online US retailers offer smokable CBD extracts compared to the UK, one of the largest European CBD markets, whereas e-liquids are much less prevalent than in the UK. Find out more information in the...

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CBD and medical cannabis the ‘most interesting’ areas of Euro market

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th October 2019

Cannabis industry stakeholders are most interested in CBD – both in and out of medical context – according to an executive in the European arm of a cross-trading platform ...

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Podcast: CBD in Europe and differences from the US

Written by JuditBach | 14th October 2019

The All New Cannabis Show is an elevated conversation that provides listeners with the latest information and advice about CBD health and wellness products, as well as the business of cannabis and hemp derivatives. In this...

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Salvini’s gone and his ‘war’ is over – so what happens next for CBD in Italy?

Written by CannIntelligence | 30th September 2019

Uncertainty over the legal status and future of CBD in Italy is affecting the way some manufacturers prepare and label their products, according to a senior executive in the industry ...

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A hole in one – will sports and CBD continue to entwine?

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 8th August 2019

The sports world is becoming increasingly enamoured with CBD. US professional golfers have become the latest sporting personalities to endorse CBD products, including 2009 US Open winner Lucas Glover. Will CBD continue to wind its way...

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CBD water: A false hope peddled by modern day snake oil salespeople?

Written by JuditBach | 29th July 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Can CBD products really be food and drink to a hungry market?   Sales of water infused with CBD may be held back by doubts over whether the product is...

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Can CBD products really be food and drink to a hungry market?

Written by CannIntelligence | 24th July 2019

Sales of water infused with CBD may be held back by doubts over whether the product is effective and also by regulation, recent reporting by CBD-Intel suggests ...

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Survey reveals evidence of growth potential in French CBD market

Written by CannIntelligence | 23rd July 2019

Regular users of CBD in France are increasing their consumption, which means the French market offers great potential for growth. That’s one of the findings from research carried out by CBD-Intel ...

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Podcast: Implications of the EU novel food regulation on the CBD food supplements sector

Written by JuditBach | 10th July 2019

Vitafood Insights invited CBD-Intel to participate in one of their podcast sessions to offer a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape of CBD in Europe. CBD is dominating worldwide attention and it is essential for...

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Euro confusion could take vital CBD off the shelves, expert warns

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th June 2019

A murky legal situation and lack of government direction continue to hold back CBD in the UK and Europe, according to a keynote speaker at next month’s Europe CBD Expo in London ...

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Ben & Jerry’s to offer CBD ice cream once it’s cool with the FDA

Written by CannIntelligence | 10th June 2019

Ben & Jerry’s says it will introduce CBD ice cream to stores throughout the US as soon CBD is legal across the country ...

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UK company tries crowdfunding its way into vitamins and clinical trials

Written by CannIntelligence | 7th June 2019

The Cannabis Oil Company (TCOC) is hoping to raise £500,000 through crowdfunding to move into the vitamins and minerals markets, as well as funding clinical trials ...

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Bank associations pressure US Congress for cannabis banking reform

Written by CannIntelligence | 29th May 2019

Banking associations from all across the US have written to the Senate to advocate for a hearing on cannabis banking reform ...

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Martial arts company to help research use of CBD for athletes

Written by CannIntelligence | 24th May 2019

Aurora Cannabis is to collaborate with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts promotions company headquartered in Las Vegas, on studies of CBD’s possible usefulness in treating pain and inflammation and in recovery and...

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Government funding puts wind in the sails of Irish CBD companies

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th May 2019

Funding is available for Irish CBD businesses from Enterprise Ireland, a government body facilitating business development ...

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European Commission differentiates CBD as cosmetic ingredient

Written by Pablo Cano Trilla | 10th April 2019

CBD’s entry in the European Commission’s database of cosmetics ingredients has been expanded to differentiate it from generic cannabis and by-products. The move offers more, but not total, clarity ...