Regulation doesn’t need to be a bad thing in the CBD space. When designed with consumer confidence and safety as top priorities, lawmakers can collaborate with industry to weed out bad actors. 

We need solid regulations, and that requires constructive dialogue between the hemp industry and policymakers.

Read valuable perspectives from leading industry experts representing CRN, CHPA, Organic & Natural Health, INFRA, SENPA, WIN, GOED, U.S. Hemp Roundtable, ITC + GPA, and MAHO. You'll find the updates, insights, and action steps you need to help support the wellbeing of your business, and the industry overall, in the year ahead.

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry.

With growing consumer demand for organic, OTA says investing in these programs and will reduce dependence on imports and support American farmers.

The Mary Miller Amendment would result in federal prohibition of 90-95% of all hemp products on the market, even many CBD products that naturally contain trace, non-intoxicating amounts of THC.

USDA said the recipients will be spearheading "unprecedented efforts to expand and open new revenue streams for the nation’s organic industry, building more value-added agricultural opportunities for farmers across rural America."

A look back at major events that shaped the natural products industry from 2019-2024.

As negotiations for the next U.S. Farm Bill commence, a united hemp industry has come together to advocate for the inclusion of seven critical objectives.

The Organic Trade Association shared the latest major developments impacting the organic sector.