Hemp can now be grown on the Channel Island of Jersey following the issuance of the first licence to harvest, process and store hemp flower in preparation for CBD extraction.
CBD vaping stakeholders in Europe expect to see the category continue to grow – fuelled by unclear regulations over CBD as a food ingredient combined with a low barrier to entry
The latest news and developments in the CBD industry worldwide rounded up in CBD-Intel’s weekly News In Brief.
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 into the professional sporting arena in the US and Canada – and even further afield?
CBD-Intel’s regular round-up of regulatory news features items from Portugal, the UK, Germany, Italy, Denmark, North America, Mexico, Colombia and Zimbabwe
Interest and investment in CBD beverages continues to grow despite some criticism of cannabis drinks in general; so far, the industry has struggled to get oil-based cannabinoids into water-based beverages without issues. But all of that is changing, rapidly…
The organisation which helps new business in the Republic of Ireland has performed a U-turn on its previous commitment to CBD companies
US food and pharmacy chain Kroger has increased its range of CBD products with deals to distribute CV Sciences, Veritas Farms and Charlotte’s Web products in 1350 stores across 22 states
A UK hemp farming co-operative has told CBD-Intel of its plans to launch a campaign to raise support for legislative changes to support the UK CBD industry
A British shop specialising in hemp-related products says it has been told to remove some information from its website by the organisation responsible for regulating medicinal health claims.
A European review committee has recommended that British company GW Pharmaceuticals’ Epidyolex (known as Epidiolex in the US) be licensed as a medicine in the European Union.
Demand for CBD products in the UK has surged since Holland & Barrett became the first high-street chain to stock CBD oil in January 2018
Can CBD affect fertility in mice and men? CBD-Intel brings you this and other stories in our regular round-up of business snippets
Many US senators seem ready to pass a law allowing financial institutions to work with CBD businesses. That’s if a hearing on the SAFE Banking Act is any indication
CBD-Intel brings you regulatory updates and snippets from the US, UK, Italy, Germany and Belgium
CBD-Intel’s latest UK market report looks at the online sector; we discovered that there are over 600 online retailers selling CBD in the UK market – over 200 of which are owned by CBD brands. CBD-Intel breaks down the UK online market for you.
In this dog-eat-dog world it’s not only humans who have to deal with stress – our four-legged friends also suffer from anxiety. But CBD can help, say manufacturers
Christian Books or hemp extract? CBD-Intel brings you a pot-pourri of CBD-related news snippets from around the business world
The flagship London store of the UK’s largest pharmacy chain will feature CBD products heavily in its “largest ever” wellness section following redevelopment
Retailers selling CBD wares in Europe are currently facing multiple hurdles, with unclear legislation often leading to roughshod enforcement from local authorities
CBD-Intel brings you up-to-date with the latest developments in the fast-moving world of CBD business deals
CBD’s potential as an investment opportunity generated mixed reactions from experts at the recent Cannabis Europa conference in London
An extra helping of regulatory news from CBD-Intel brings you snippets from Argentina, Turkey, Lithuania, Estonia, the US House of Representatives and the state of Iowa
CBD manufacturers could and should look at using a fermentation process to extract cannabidiol, a new report suggests
A German CBD company claims it can’t sell 90% of its stock following action by local authorities, while others are said to be facing charges of involvement in the illegal drug trade
Irish retailers have complained that their small shops have been raided by police and CBD stocks seized – even though they are also expected to pay tax on the products
Elvis Presley CBD for your hound dog? CBD-Intel’s business news round-up includes items from New York, British Columbia, Ireland, the UK, Hong Kong, Israel, Australia and Colombia
Accurate and consistent CBD dosage will be vital for the industry as edible items become the biggest category of cannabinoid-derived products, experts predict
UK authorities may take no action, and US multi-level marketing company HempWorx will not discipline its British affiliate sellers, over online posts making health claims
Catch up on the latest CBD business news with CBD-Intel’s weekly round-up, bringing updates from the US, Canada, London, Hungary, Spain, Google and Facebook
Golf is the latest US sport to be overtaken by the craze for CBD. The product is dominating conversations from amateur level up to the professional ranks
An American company is seeking to sell smokable CBD products in the UK. Zoetic Organics has also announced plans to sell THC smokables in parts of the US where cannabis is legal
Catch up on the latest CBD business news with CBD-Intel’s weekly round-up, bringing updates from the US, Canada, Germany, South America and southern Africa
The number of French CBD shops reopening after facing legal action continues to rise, with at least seven shopkeepers acquitted of charges against them
Catch up on the latest CBD business news with CBD-Intel’s weekly round-up
Some European makers of CBD products have come up with a way to dodge requirements for novel foods – relabelling. But critics warn that could be risky
British national newspapers have run nearly 300 articles related to CBD over the last year – and the lion’s share have been overwhelmingly positive
Despite eBay’s claims to the contrary, CBD products appear to remain very much obtainable through the online marketplace. But are they the real thing?
Ben & Jerry’s says it will introduce CBD ice cream to stores throughout the US as soon CBD is legal across the country
Catch up on the latest CBD business news with CBD-Intel’s weekly round-up
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
Payments company Square is studying the potential for providing financial services to the CBD sector, with an invite-only beta test currently under way
A couple of Canadian companies are working with a professional rugby league team to bring cannabidiol products to athletes – and the general public
The first in a new weekly round-up from around the world brings you news from India, Canada – and the International Space Station
Funding is available for Irish CBD businesses from Enterprise Ireland, a government body facilitating business development
CBD has taken off in US retail, with a number of major chains – including some unexpected ones – taking opportunities to cash in on the surging popularity of CBD products
The nascent CBD sector in Japan gained a new outlet when the H&F Dispensary opened at the beginning of May in Hiroshima
Elavon Inc, a subsidiary of US Bank that processes card transactions, will cancel payment services for CBD businesses this week, documents seen by CBD-Intel reveal
Germany is tightening controls on CBD sales in a move that may lead to a ban on hemp extracts in Europe’s largest market and which has led some chain stores to remove products from shelves
A new partnership expands Israel’s global cannabis ties and gives a Chinese investor access to an entire portfolio of cannabis and hemp-related start-ups