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by Kristina Etter   |   3 days ago

Editor’s Choice: The Week in Cannabis & Hemp

A new twist on weekly headlines in the cannabis and hemp industries.

by Michael Eisenberg   |   4 days ago

Wide-Eyed Security for Cannabis Companies

Nine Top Security Considerations for 24x7 Coverage

by Kristina Etter   |   June 07, 2019

Weekly News in Cannabis and Hemp

A congressional report takes another look at cannabis consumption and driving, cannabis vending machines are coming to Europe, and the hemp industry celebrates a new era.

by Jessica McKeil   |   June 05, 2019

Heavy Metal Contamination in Cannabis Vaporizers

While cannabis and hemp may carry a plethora of health and wellness benefits, heavy metal contamination is a growing concern.

by Kristina Etter   |   June 01, 2019

Weekly News in Cannabis and Hemp - June 1st

FDA hears public testimony regarding hemp-derived CBD, Illinois legislation moves legalization bill to Governor's desk, Colorado makes major industry leaps through law changes, and technology solutions ebb and flow.

by Jessica McKeil   |   May 30, 2019

Cannabis and the Fight for Patient Data

Despite little federally sanctioned research, technology allows patients and physicians to contribute to a growing knowledge base of cannabis usage.

by Zoe Biehl   |   May 28, 2019

Water-Soluble Cannabinoids Revolutionizing the Adult Beverage Industry

Cannabis has enormous potential to disrupt the alcohol industry shortly, as regulations of the plant continue to become more lenient in many countries around the world.

by Kristina Etter   |   May 24, 2019

Weekly News in Cannabis and Hemp

California is taking cannabis banking into their own hands and other legislative actions are happening from coast to coast. Meanwhile, the Hemp Industry Association takes aim at Facebook Advertising policy.

by Zoe Biehl   |   May 21, 2019

The Amazing World of Hemp: The Solution to Our World’s Massive Plastic Problem

From building materials and clothing to environmental God-send, in our final article in a three-part series on hemp, we explore the potential of hemp-based bioplastics.

by Kristina Etter   |   May 17, 2019

Weekly News in Cannabis and Hemp

While law enforcement struggles with ambiguous laws, from North America to Africa and even China, hemp and cannabis are expanding and creating an unprecedented opportunity all around the world.

by Jessica McKeil   |   May 16, 2019

Millennials Take Leap into Legal Cannabis

As a millennial herself, Natalie Shaul, VP of Marketing of springbig, a technology company who services the cannabis industry, spoke to Cannabis Tech about the exponential job growth in cannabis for millennials and everyone else.

by Zoe Biehl   |   May 15, 2019

The Amazing World of Hemp: Big Fashion Eyes Hemp Textiles

In part two of our series of the amazing world of hemp, we explore how hemp textiles are evolving and big fashion is taking a second look.

by Zoe Biehl   |   May 13, 2019

The Amazing World of Hemp: Hempcrete - the Most Sustainable Building Material on Earth

Building materials, textiles, and plastics, in this 3-part series, we'll explore some of the ways hemp is set to change the world.

by Kristina Etter   |   May 10, 2019

Weekly News in Cannabis and Hemp

Tis the season! Spring legislation paves a bright outlook for hemp, Colorado cannabis sees several new opportunities blossom, and USPTO makes changes to support industrial hemp.

by Jessica McKeil   |   May 08, 2019

Hemp Expos Bring a Wealth of Benefits

Education, networking, and an opportunity to explore the booming marketing, hemp-centered conferences and expos are on the rise all around the world.

by Kristina Etter   |   May 03, 2019

Weekly News in Cannabis and Hemp

Mexico takes center stage this week with plans for full legalization, UK professor urges physicians to embrace cannabis, an investor and philanthropist gives financial aid to further cannabis research in the US.

by Tiffaney Schippert Conner   |   May 01, 2019

Clinical Research Underway on Cannabis Edibles in Canada

Supported by Health Canada, KGK Science is performing clinical trials on the safety and efficacy of cannabis edibles.

by Kristina Etter   |   April 26, 2019

Weekly News in Cannabis and Hemp - April 26th

Multi-million-dollar partnerships, a first glance at 4/20 sales data, and hemp gains momentum from state to state.

by Jessica McKeil   |   April 24, 2019

The Evolution of Merchant Services for the Hemp Industry

Stunning many CBD retailers, Elavon and US Bank recently decided the hemp industry is still too high-risk for comfort.

by Kristina Etter   |   April 19, 2019

Weekly News in Cannabis & Hemp - April 19th

Canadian consumers balk at the high price of legalization, a former Israeli Prime Minister joins the industry, and China partners with Israel for medicinal hemp. These stories and more in this week's cannabis and hemp industry headlines.