Colorado bans hemp-derived delta-8 THC
Colorado regulators banned hemp-derived THC isomers such as delta-8 in foods, drinks and dietary supplements, but the status of marijuana-derived THC isomers wasn’t immediately made public.
Marijuana retail franchisers eye national franchises despite hurdles
From McDonald’s to Marriott, from Subway to Century 21, franchise businesses are as American as apple pie.
In the U.S. marijuana industry, however, retail franchising has yet to take off on a national scale.
How to ensure adequate water supply for outdoor cannabis in a drought
Water is a must for successfully producing hemp and marijuana, so making sure to have enough for the growing season and tapping into an irrigation system are critical tasks for cannabis cultivators.
Canada’s role in making hemp viable in car-building: Q&A with Aptera’s Nathan Armstrong
It’s common lore in the hemp industry: Henry Ford made a car out of hemp, but then anti-cannabis hysteria and a malevolent steel industry squashed the plant’s potential as an automotive component.
The true history is more complicated.
California hemp bill could provide new opportunities for marijuana firms
Two bills in the California Legislature that would establish a new regulatory framework for hemp-infused goods – including CBD-infused foods and drinks – are poised to become law this year, which could jump-start the state’s nascent hemp industry and likely give marijuana businesses an opportunity to expand into a federally legal crop.
More states roll out bans on production, sale of delta-8 products
Delta-8 THC has become a runaway market hit – and more states across the country are responding by cracking down on access to the product commonly derived from hemp extracts.
Canadian cannabis retailer High Tide buying US CBD company for $20.6M
Calgary, Alberta-headquartered High Tide is again dipping its toes in the U.S. acquisition market, this time with a definitive agreement to buy FabCBD, a Milwaukee-based e-commerce marketplace for hemp-derived CBD products and accessories.
