[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Herbs and Botanicals market is growing, and speedily: “Herbal supplement sales in the United States experienced record growth in 2018, increasing by an estimated 9.4% from 2017,” says Brian Appell, Marketing Manager at OmniActive Health Technologies, citing the American Botanical Council’s 2018 Herb Market Report. “Consumers spent almost $9...
Silver Spring, MD—FDA released a consumer update strongly advising against the use of cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and marijuana in any form during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The update cites advice from the U.S. Surgeon General, who noted that marijuana use during pregnancy “may affect fetal brain development, because THC...
Washington, D.C.—Amazon has a no-CBD policy on its website—but not, apparently, one it works to enforce, according to Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N). O&N sent Amazon best-seller New Age Premium Hemp Oil to Alkemist labs for cannabidiol (CBD) testing, according to a press release, and found that the product...
Washington, D.C.—Four trade associations representing the natural products and dietary supplements industries sent Congress a letter on Tuesday, asking them to take legislative action to clarify the legal status of hemp-derived CBD dietary supplements. The trade associations included the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA),...
Payments processor Square is making its services available to more businesses that sell cannabidiol (CBD) products, according to Forbes. Square said in a blog post: “We believe everyone should be able to participate and thrive in the economy. Today, we’re thrilled to launch our CBD early-access program, which allows businesses...
Los Angeles, CA--The cannabidiol (CBD) product line formulated exclusively for women, Winged, has donated $25,000 to MOSTe, a community-based mentoring, scholarship, and college-access organization that encourages young women's education and success. Through the Winged Woman Scholarship program, the brand is offering five, $5,000 scholarships to young women which will directly...
Atlanta, GA—The Arthritis Foundation has just released the first CBD guidance for adults with arthritis, according to a press release. The release notes that there is no federal oversight of cannabidiol (CBD) products, a lack of scientific evidence, and uncertainty regarding its legality—but Cindy McDaniel, SVP of Consumer Health and...
Washington—New Frontier Data, in collaboration with Vote Hemp, released The U.S. Hemp Market: 2019 State Rankings, a report examining the current state of hemp cultivation in the United States. Giadha Aguirre de Carcer, CEO and Founder of New Frontier Data, summarized the findings in a press release: “The 29 U.S.
Continuing our talk with Elan M. Sudberg, CEO, Alkemist Labs, and Jesse Miller, Ph.D., Director, NSF International Applied Research Center, we take a closer look at what labs can offer. One thing that is new to many—and crucially important: Testing products that contain cannabis-derived phytocannabinoids. “Quickly growing and capturing much...
Washington, D.C.—The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is funding nine research awards totaling approximately $3 million. The funds will be used to investige minor cannabinoids and terpenes for potential pain-relieving properties, according to a press release. Minor cannabinoids and...
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