Meet The Team: Jeremy DePasquale – Salesforce Administrator & Business Process Analyst
Hi, I’m Jeremy and this is my story. I grew up in a middle-class immigrant household in Schenectady, NY, in the same house my grandparents bought when they moved their kids from Sicily to America. My brother, my sister, and I loved torturing my grandfather and were no strangers... Read more
Federal judge orders New York company to stop distributing hemp seed oil after FDA’s repeated warnings
A federal judge has entered an order of permanent injunction to stop a New York company from selling unapproved and misbranded drugs until it complies with the law. The order follows a complaint, filed by the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of the Food and Drug Administration, following... Read more
Lawsuits filed against PetSmart over hemp products sold without FDA OK
Two similar federal lawsuits against PetSmart accuse the company of false and deceptive practices for selling hemp products for pets that are unapproved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The lawsuits in federal court in Broward County, Florida, were filed on behalf of two individual customers, but seek... Read more
Former Walmart executive to head up two divisions for CBD processor
Neptune Wellness Solutions, a Laval, Quebec-based hemp processor and CBD manufacturer, has appointed a former Walmart executive to head up its Biodroga business unit and recently formed Health and Wellness Innovation Division as senior vice president. Robert DiPede brings a track record of more than 20 years driving business-to-consumer... Read more
Canadian court OKs sale process for former CBD giant Green Growth
Beleaguered multistate cannabis retailer Green Growth Brands’ sale and investment solicitation process (SISP) was approved by a Canadian court. Green Growth Brands is based in Columbus, Ohio, but court filings show its parent company is registered in Ontario. The company announced an initial creditor protection order from the Ontario... Read more
Under a Tuscan sun: Exploring cannabis ‘terroir’ in Italy
As the hemp industry becomes saturated with growers and processers looking to get an edge on the CBD consumer market, some in Italy’s hemp space are borrowing a concept from French wine to set themselves apart. The elusive concept of “terroir” broadly refers to the growing conditions that impart... Read more
Chart: Kentucky warns hemp industry to ‘proceed with caution’ in light of new data
Hemp pioneer Kentucky is reporting licensing fewer hemp growers and less growing acreage for 2020 as state agriculture officials warn prospective producers to “proceed with caution” after a “volatile” 2019. State agriculture officials in Kentucky on Friday released production data from the 2019 season and revealed the number of... Read more
UK-based investment company enters CBD market with acquisition of Love Hemp
A London-based cannabis investment company focused on investing in or buying companies operating in the CBD wellness and medicinal cannabis industries has made its first investment in the hemp and CBD space. World High Life Plc purchased Love Hemp Ltd., a London-based supplier of hemp-derived CBD products, with more... Read more
Webinar Recording: Managing Novel Risks During The COVID-19 Crisis (Part 2)
Watch this webinar recording to learn more about managing novel risks during the COVID-19 Crisis. A conversation with industry legal and financial experts discussing how cannabis operators can mitigate the financial risks presented by coronavirus. Get actionable advice and insights regarding how to manage your financial risk and avoid... Read more
Cannabis giant Canopy Growth reaffirms CBD strategy as it pares overall outlook
International cannabis giant Canopy Growth Corp. remains bullish on the U.S. CBD market, even as the company reported an eye-popping net loss of 1.3 billion Canadian dollars ($944 million) last quarter. Canopy told investors Friday that it would revamp its overall strategy after its Canadian recreational marijuana market share... Read more
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