Insights and Stories on CBD

Hemp acres expected to double due to crop versatility

May. 7, 2019 at 4:22 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — Canada’s hemp acres are set to double in 2019, according to the most recent principal field crop acreage report from Statistics Canada. The hemp industry is experiencing somewhat of a boom as hemp products of all stripes enter mainstream consumer markets. “Health Canada is running at least double […]

Aurora Cannabis to buy up all of processor Hempco

Apr. 18, 2019 at 11:41 pm CDT

By GFM Staff

Tilray to buy hemp food maker Manitoba Harvest

Feb. 20, 2019 at 5:01 pm CST

By Reuters

Labatt to partner with Tilray to tap cannabis drink market

Dec. 19, 2018 at 4:44 pm CST

By Nichola Saminather susan-taylor

Cannabis’ cousin hemp entering new age too

Oct. 18, 2018 at 5:06 am CDT

By Terry Fries

Walmart Canada exploring possible sale of cannabis-based products

Oct. 10, 2018 at 4:30 am CDT

Reuters — Walmart’s Canadian unit said Tuesday it is exploring the possibility of selling cannabis-based products, but has no immediate plans to get into the business. Walmart is the first major retailer to show an interest in being a part of Canada’s burgeoning marijuana industry, as other big U.S. companies, […]

By Reuters

Hemp growers eye new markets for 2018

Aug. 16, 2018 at 4:25 am CDT

CNS Canada — Hemp producers across Western Canada will potentially gain access to lucrative new markets thanks to changes for this year’s harvest. For the first time, hemp growers are allowed to harvest their plants’ buds, leaves and flowers, after receiving an exemption from Health Canada. The market opportunities will […]

By Terry Fries

U.S. approves marijuana-derived drug for epilepsy

Jun. 25, 2018 at 4:58 pm CDT

Reuters — The U.S. health regulator approved GW Pharmaceuticals’ epilepsy treatment on Monday, making it the first cannabis-based drug to win approval in the country and opening floodgates for more research into the medicinal properties of cannabis. The drug’s approval permits its use in patients aged two years and older […]

By Manas Mishra Tamara Mathias

Red tape seen costing hemp growers market share

Nov. 26, 2015 at 7:19 pm CST

CNS Canada — Canadian hemp producers are missing out on a potential billion-dollar market opportunity due to government regulations, an industry group warns. Canadian hemp farmers are only permitted to use certain parts, the stalk and seeds, of the plants they grow. As a result, the growers are missing out […]

By Jade Markus

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