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cbdMD: Innovating for the Future

The company launched the cbdMD brand in December 2018, and in FY22 reported net sales of $35.4 million.

August 23, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The company launched the cbdMD brand in December 2018, and in FY22 reported net sales of $35.4 million.

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Industry Groups Call on Congress to Demand FDA Allow CBD to be Marketed as a Dietary Supplement

NPA, CRN, & the U.S. Hemp Roundtable were among those to offer testimony at the Congressional hearing "Hemp in the Modern World: The Years long Wait for FDA Action."

July 28, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

NPA, CRN, & the U.S. Hemp Roundtable were among those to offer testimony at the Congressional hearing "Hemp in the Modern World: The Years long Wait for FDA Action."

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The Latest in the Push for Regulation of Hemp Products Such as CBD

A bill to establish a framework for the FDA to regulate hemp-derived CBD as a dietary supplement or food and beverage additive has been reintroduced, and Congress is formally scrutinizing FDA's inaction on hemp products such as CBD.

July 26, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

A bill to establish a framework for the FDA to regulate hemp-derived CBD as a dietary supplement or food and beverage additive has been reintroduced, and Congress is formally scrutinizing FDA's inaction on hemp products such as CBD.

FoodChain ID Named Exclusive Certification Body of U.S. Hemp Authority

February 21, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Fairfield, IA–Food safety, testing, and sustainability organization FoodChain ID announced that is is now the exclusive certifying body for the U.S. Hemp Authority (USHA) Certification seal. “With the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp’s extracts such as CBD [cannabidiol] with a THC level of not more than 0.3 percent (as...

CHPA Petitions FDA to Establish Clear Path for CBD in Supplements

November 21, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.— The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) announced in a press release that it has submitted a citizen petition to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting that the agency establish a regulatory pathway for manufacturers to legally market dietary supplements containing cannabidiol (CBD). “Intense consumer demand and...

U.S. Cannabis Market Projected to Hit $40 Billion by 2025

July 30, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The U.S. cannabis market could more than quadruple by 2025, according a new report from The Nielsen Company titled "Brace for Impact: U.S. CPG Cannabis sales to Rise by the Billions." According to the report, the market could grow from $8 billion in 2018 to over $40 billion by 2025.

Curaleaf Removes Non-Compliant CBD Claims Following FDA Warning Letter

July 29, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Wakefield, MA--In response to a warning letter from the FDA stating that Curaleaf Hemp was “illegally selling unapproved products containing cannabidiol (CBD) online with unsubstantiated claims that the products treat cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, opioid withdrawal, pain and pet anxiety, among other conditions or diseases," Curaleaf Holdings announced that it been...

Hemp-Infused Snacks

July 24, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Smart Baking Company has launched Smartcakes PLUS Hemp CBD. Made with 25 milligrams of THC-free, hemp-infused CBD per cake, these snacks are gluten-free, keto-friendly and non-GMO with 38 calories each and no sugar. Each serving delivers 4 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber. The company notes that these...

FDA Warns CBD Company Over Unapproved New and Misbranded Drug Products

July 23, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, DC--The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to Curaleaf, Inc., based in Wakefield, MA, for "illegally selling unapproved products containing cannabidiol (CBD) online with unsubstantiated claims that the products treat cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, opioid withdrawal, pain and pet anxiety, among other conditions or diseases." In a...

5 Ways to Keep Panicky Pets Calm on July 4

July 3, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Big parties, loud fireworks, louder kids: Fourth of July celebrations, as much fun as they are for us, are stress factories for pets. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to keep pets calm tomorrow—and for any other summer parties (though always check with the pet's vet first). CBD. For those...