Walgreens to Sell CBD in 10 States
Fri / Mar 29th
Walgreens is the latest major pharmacy chain to announce it will carry hemp-derived CBD products.
CBD News
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the many cannabinoids found in cannabis. It has known medical properties and has been used by patients to treat a large number of medical conditions. Below you will find the latest CBD industry and policy news from around the world:
Survey: 40% of U.S. Adults Interested In Trying CBD Products
Tue / Mar 26th
Some 40 percent of U.S. adults who are 21 or older say they are interested in experimenting with CBD products.
Medical Cannabis Bill Introduced In Alabama House
Tue / Mar 26th
A medical cannabis proposal in Alabama seeks to improve access for patients with debilitating conditions and would establish the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission.
Louisiana Officials: CBD Illegal Despite Federal Law Changes
Mon / Mar 25th
Louisiana enforcement officials are planning a crackdown on CBD products sourced from out-of-state hemp farms, despite hemp’s recent legalization via the 2018 farm bill.
CVS Carrying CBD Topicals in Eight States
Fri / Mar 22nd
The CVS pharmacy chain is reportedly adding CBD topical products — but not edibles or food additives — to store shelves in eight states.
Kentucky Hemp Product Sales Surged In 2018
Tue / Mar 19th
Kentucky hemp sales more than tripled over the course of 2018.
Everything There Is to Know About CBD Oil for Dogs
Thu / Mar 7th
It’s Time You Nurture Your Pets Holistically In the last decade, people have become increasingly aware of CBD and its… Read More
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Resigns
Wed / Mar 6th
FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, who just announced plans to create federal CBD regulations, now says he will retire next month.
Martha Stewart & Canopy Growth Form CBD Partnership
Mon / Mar 4th
Martha Stewart and Canopy Growth are teaming up to develop CBD products, starting with pet remedies, thanks to a referral from Snoop Dogg’s talent agency.
FDA Commissioner to Host Public Meeting Covering CBD Regulation in April
Fri / Mar 1st
FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gotliebb is planning a meeting for public comment and testimony in April about creating a regulatory framework for CBD.
Study Reveals Broad Therapeutic Impact of THC
Thu / Feb 28th
Researchers at the University of New Mexico have uncovered a stronger-than-expected correlation of symptom relief with THC.
Bill Restoring CBD to Store Shelves Advances in Maine
Tue / Feb 26th
Maine lawmakers have introduced and passed through committee legislation to lift the ban on CBD products in the state.
What to Consider When Selecting a Wholesale CBD Partner
Thu / Feb 21st
The CBD industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, with sales reaching over $591 million… Read More
Don Andrews: Bringing CBD Flower to New York
Thu / Feb 21st
Don Andrews is a serial entrepreneur who owns multiple smoke shops and ancillary cannabis retailers in upstate New York. Don’s… Read More
Tilray Acquires Hemp Company for $317 Million
Thu / Feb 21st
Tilray has acquired hemp company Manitoba Harvest in a bid to enter the U.S. market with CBD-only products.
New York City Health Dept. Bans CBD in Food, Drinks
Fri / Feb 8th
A New York City crackdown on CBD-infused food and drinks has left some entrepreneurs worried and confused about the state of CBD regulations in the Big Apple.
Maine Bans CBD Edibles Sales Outside Dispensaries
Mon / Feb 4th
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has ordered that all orally-consumed products containing CBD must only be sold in dispensaries.
First Cannabis Advertisements Appear In Times Square NYE Celebration
Wed / Jan 2nd
It’s the first time that cannabis companies could place advertisements at New York City’s famous Times Square New Year’s Eve party.
Study: European Cannabis Has Doubled Its THC Content
Wed / Jan 2nd
CBD content in European cannabis products, however, has not risen alongside its psychoactive counterpart.
FDA Begins Planning CBD Regulatory Framework
Wed / Dec 26th
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb says the agency has started creating a regulatory framework for CBD products, which were legalized via the 2018 Farm Bill.
Trump Signs Farm Bill, Legalizes Industrial Hemp
Fri / Dec 21st
The repeal of hemp prohibition is expected to open new opportunities in agriculture, medicine, fibers/textiles, and biofuel.
Congress Passes Industrial Hemp Legalization
Thu / Dec 13th
The unified 2018 Farm Bill was passed by the U.S. Senate and then soared through the House of Representatives this… Read More
Mitch McConnell Uses Hemp Pen to Sign Finalized Farm Bill
Tue / Dec 11th
The final version of the 2018 Farm Bill was released this week and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) symbolically… Read More
New York Accepting Hemp Applications for CBD Products
Thu / Dec 6th
New York announced it is now accepting applications for growers and processors of industrial hemp, according to a Weed News report. Though… Read More