Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) is fighting Illinois on two different battlegrounds, as the state tries to pass two bills that would make it increasingly difficult for consumers to purchase supplements. The first: a piece of legislation that would require businesses to put nutritional supplements under lock and key.
Irwin Naturals has expanded into the CBD skincare market by launching its HydroCanna CBD Scalp Serum ($39.99). Made with full-spectrum hemp extract and C60 Fullerene, Scalp Serum is infused with lavender and fireweed and is free of artificial colors, dyes, and synthetic fragrances. The packaging is fully recyclable. 5310 Beethoven...
Spring, TX—Trust Transparency Center (TTC) announced the formation of the Ingredient Transparency Center (ITC). This new platform is described in a press release as the next evolution of TTC's single ingredient category stewardship and incubator program. Currently, TTC oversees the Global Prebiotic Association (GPA), the CoQ10 Association and the Global Curcumin Association (GCA), and...
San Diego, CA—Farmers Insurance Open has selected CV Sciences Inc., makers of PlusCBD Oil, as its first-ever cannabidiol (CBD) sponsor, according to a press release from CV Sciences. The Farmers Insurance Open PGA Golf Tournament will take place from Jan. 23 until Jan. 26 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San...
Irwin Naturals has expanded into the CBD skincare market by launching its HydroCanna line for the body. Each product is made with full-spectrum hemp extract and contains C60 Fullerene. HydroCanna for the body includes CBD Body Cream ($37.99), CBD Body Lotion ($44.99), Ultra CBD Body Cream ($44.99), and Ultra CBD...
Hicksville, NY—Canbiola, Inc. announced the closing of an all-stock transaction to acquire 51% of Green Grow Farms, Inc. in a press release. Green Grow Farms is licensed by New York State to grow hemp under the Hemp Research Pilot Program. It grows industrial hemp for grain, flower, and cannabidiol (CBD),...
Washington, D.C.—Representative Collin Peterson, Chair of the House Agriculture Committee, introduced legislation today that would provide FDA with the flexibility to allow hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) to be marketed in dietary supplements, according to a press release. The bill would also require a study and report from USDA, which oversees the...
New York, NY—Sustainability, plant-based, and regenerative agriculture are just a few of the topics we expect to hear even more about in the upcoming year—but what else is on tap for 2020? WholeFoods Magazine spoke with Phil Kafarakis, President of Specialty Food Association (SFA), to get the gourmet take on...
Seattle, WA--A recent report in The Washington Post (The Post) titled Amazon prohibits CBD sales, but it’s still easy to buy on the site raises awareness on a topic that also has been addressed in WholeFoods Magazine: the availability of cannabidiol (CBD) on Amazon. The Post reporter Jay Greene wrote,...
Nielsen has released their 2020 forecast for the U.S. Hemp-CBD and CPG Industries, predicting that the market could be a $2.25-2.75 billion industry in 2020—and calling that projection conservative. The estimate accounts for hampered FDA rulings and other possible speed bumps. Rich Maturo, VP, Cannabis Practice at Nielsen, said in...
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