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The CBD gold rush has begun. CBD, the chemical found in hemp and marijuana plants, is showing up in shampoos, lattes, body oils, gummy bears and dog treats. It’s being sold in coffee shops and farmer’s markets, mom-and-pops and high-end department stores and most recently, drugstore chain CVS. “Literally overnight, you’re seeing CBD all around… read more »
Colorado-based company Weller, best known for vegan-friendly Coconut Bites, has announced the launch of flavored sparkling water infused withCBD (cannabidiol). Available in three flavors, Watermelon, Black Cherry and Tangerine, the beverages are infused with 25 mg of CBD (cannabidiol) broad-spectrum hemp extract per can. In addition to being vegan, the zero-calorie beverages are also non-GMO,… read more »
Urban farmer and longtime Growing Power leader Will Allen has launched a new venture in the growing industrial hemp market. Based in Oak Creek, Will Allen’s Beyond Organic produces USDA-certified organic products, including CBD oil, lotions, soaps, dog treats and protein powder. Allen founded and ran urban agriculture nonprofit Growing Power for 23 years before its board decided… read more »
After an extremely rough winter, Kansas Citians are welcoming Spring with open arms. Unfortunately, the warmer weather can also trigger some of the most severe weather events such as tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and hail storms. While we humans know how to prepare for and respond to such events, our pets don’t understand what’s going on… read more »
Is hemp legal? What about CBD oils? Feds say hemp is legal but South Dakota’s governor isn’t buying into the crop. South Dakota’s attorney general, Jason Ravnsborg, puts the question to rest … at least for now … with a statement that industrial hemp and all forms of CBD oil are still illegal in the… read more »
AMES, Iowa — Authorities said crackdown on cannabidiol oil is underway as CBD oil is illegally sold in stores across Iowa. Products containing CBD oil are illegal in Iowa unless they come from a dispensary, but that hasn’t stopped retailers from selling CBD products. A Family Video in Ames advertises CBD products in the window,… read more »
A new candy has hit the market, and it’s not your typical chocolate confection or gummy — it’s CBD-infused jelly beans. The man behind the famous Jelly Belly jelly beans, David Klein, started Spectrum Confections , which is home to 38-flavor gourmet jelly beans that are infused with CBD. The website shows that each jelly bean has… read more »
Brian Baum was pulling up to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on March 19 when he got an email alert: His merchant services account had been terminated. The CEO of hemp-derived CBD product manufacturer Cannovia tells Cannabis Business Times that Evalon’s abrupt message forced him and his team into damage-control mode. They weren’t alone. “Fortunately, the industry itself—CBD and the… read more »
Stress is no joke: feeling anxious on a regular basis can leave you more susceptible to colds, affect your mood and motivation, and make it harder to fall asleep at night. Taking care of yourself with proper diet and regular exercise can help mitigate the effects of stress, but you might still need a boost… read more »
The US Drug Enforcement Administration may still consider CBD an illegal, Schedule I drug, but the national drugstore chain CVS apparently disagrees. America’s largest drugstore retailer confirmed earlier this week that it’s selling CBD products in at least eight states and will soon carry CBD products from Curaleaf. Those states include Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky,… read more »