Pullman, WA—New research looks to provide government regulators with new tools to identify specific strains of hemp and cannabis, allowing them to address a range of concerns regarding marijuana, hemp, and cannabidiol (CBD), according to report on Science Daily. The researchers analyzed genetic sequences from nine commercial cannabis strains and...
Sparks, NV—Davidson's Organic Teas is bringing consumers on a #LeafToCup journey from family-owned tea farms in India to its vertically integrated production headquarters in northern Nevada, according to a press release. The company is also adding 12 new tea blends to its product line. Customers can view short, educational...
Vernon, British Columbia, Canada—True Leaf Brands Inc. has signed its first cannabidiol supply agreement with Atalo Holdings for the supply of farm-fresh CBD oil to support True Leaf’s line of CBD products for pets, according to a press release. The products will be unveiled at SuperZoo 2019, to be held...
New York, NY—More than 44 million adults (57%) aged 55 and older used cannabis for pain management in 2018, according to a press release from Radius Global Market Research. The press release is in regards to the results of Radius’ inaugural Cannabis and Hemp Trends Report, which surveyed more than...
Bethesda, MD--The National Institute of Health (NIH) in collaboration with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) announced results of a randomized controlled trial that examined the effect of heavily versus minimally processed diets. Subjects (10 healthy females and 10 healthy males) were admitted to the...
Sugar taxes and front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labelling systems can alter purchasing decisions, according to a study published in International Journal of Behavioral nutrition and Physical Activity. The study was performed on 3584 Canadians 13 years and older. They were given $5 and presented with images of 20 beverages and 20...
Sandpoint, ID--Litehouse Inc., a salad dressing manufacturer, announced their acquisition of Sky Valley Foods, maker of organic shelf-stable dressings, condiments, marinades, and sauces, effective June 1, 2019. This acquisition will help Litehouse grow its portfolio with center-store, clean, organic products, according to a press release. As part of the deal,...
Spring, TX—June 26, 2019, has been designated as the first annual National Coconut Day. Established by the Coconut Coalition of the Americas (CCA), this special day will celebrate all things coconut and raise awareness about the benefits of coconut. “Coconut is increasing in popularity through its use in beverages, baking,...
Salt Lake City, UT--GOED, the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s, in conjunction with the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA), will be hosting a webinar on June 12, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT, to inform industry about the FDA's draft guidance on mitigation strategies to protect food against...
Washington, D.C.—President Trump unveiled a $16 billion bailout for farmers, according to the NY Times, signaling that the trade war is here to stay. The amount, according to a statement from the Agriculture Department, “is in line with the estimated impacts of unjustified retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods and...
