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Justice 4 Herb blasts Hawaiʻi health department hemp crackdown
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Justice 4 Herb condemned a new Hawaiʻi Department of Health enforcement push targeting hemp retailers, warning that inspections, embargoes and product destruction could hit small businesses before a federal judge rules on a pending injunction.
eXoZymes wins $2 million NIH grant for cannabinoid analogs
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eXoZymes received a $2,028,518 NIH Phase IIB SBIR award to advance rare cannabinoids and cannabinoid analogs for drug discovery.
Cannabis Business Advisors launches DEA readiness platform for medical operators
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The Cannabis Business Advisors launched a DEA Readiness Platform on June 19 to help medical cannabis operators prepare for federal registration and expedited review tied to a June 26 deadline.
Influential Women spotlights finance leader Rachel Roberts Miller
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Influential Women highlighted Rachel Roberts Miller, a Nebraska-based finance leader and executive coach whose work spans corporate strategy, foster care advocacy, community preparedness and cannabis reform.
Ahh Moments launches cannabis wellness shots in Massachusetts
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Ahh Moments introduced Ahhlixr, a 20-milligram THC cannabis wellness shot powered by LEVIA and sold only in licensed Massachusetts dispensaries.
Clean Co opens new Sydney CBD office
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Clean Co has announced a new office at 1B, 115 Pitt Street in Sydney’s CBD as it looks to improve access for commercial clients and business partners.
Japan’s hemp expo returns to Tokyo with a new Omotesando venue
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JIHE 2026 will bring Japan International Hemp Expo back to Tokyo on Nov. 13-14, 2026, with a two-day CBD and hemp trade and community event at House of OMOTESANDO. Organizers say the expanded, whole-building format is designed to increase business…
Hemp clothing market to hit $23.02 billion by 2031
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The global hemp clothing market is projected to grow from $2.29 billion in 2021 to $23.02 billion by 2031, driven by demand for eco-friendly apparel, online retail growth and hemp’s lightweight, absorbent properties.
South Korean lawmaker backs hops-derived CBD at National Assembly forum
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A National Assembly forum in Seoul highlighted hops-derived cannabidiol as a cannabis-free alternative with potential regulatory and commercial advantages for Korea’s bio-industry.
Bluegrass Hemp Oil expands hemp education push
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Bluegrass Hemp Oil has broadened its free consumer education program as scrutiny grows around hemp-derived CBD, labeling, testing and synthetic cannabinoids.
Kentucky patients must buy medical cannabis in-state starting July 1
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Kentucky will require medical cannabis patients to purchase products only from licensed dispensaries inside the state beginning July 1, 2026, after Gov. Andy Beshear rescinded an out-of-state access order.
Mellow Fellow pushes consumer education and transparency in hemp cannabinoid market
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Mellow Fellow said June 18, 2026, that hemp-derived cannabinoid buyers need clearer labels, accessible testing information and stronger industry standards as regulators and businesses debate the market’s future.
Jolly Cannabis to showcase hemp-derived edibles at CHAMPS Chicago
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Jolly Cannabis will exhibit its hemp-derived gummy lineup at CHAMPS Trade Show in Chicago from June 23-25 at Booth #19035-19037. The brand plans to highlight new ratio-based products, diet-friendly options and its wellness-focused Rotation line…
Patient coalition appeals Czech CBD restriction plan
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Patient groups in Europe and beyond are urging the Czech Government and EU institutions to publish evidence before moving to restrict CBD. The appeal, launched in Prague on 17 June 2026, argues that any response should target dangerous synthetic…
DRM launches Core 7 collaboration for commercial cannabis operators
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DRM has formed a strategic collaboration with six industry partners to help commercial cannabis cultivation operators plan, build and run facilities more efficiently.
GreenSpace Labs posts positive Phase 2 pilot data for CBD IBS drug
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GreenSpace Labs said preliminary Phase 2 pilot data for GSL-01-001 showed symptom and quality-of-life improvements in IBS patients over 12 weeks.
BatchNav launches labor tracker for cannabis cultivators
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BatchNav has launched a standalone Labor Tracker module for cannabis cultivation and processing teams as wholesale prices and margins tighten nationwide.
Industrial hemp market to reach $20 billion by 2030
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The industrial hemp market is projected to grow from $8.72 billion in 2025 to $10.32 billion in 2026, then nearly double again to $20.02 billion by 2030, according to a new Business Research Company report.
IgniteHer adds training lounge for women in cannabis at Chicago event
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The Mycelia Group and IgniteIt are expanding their IgniteHer campaign with a new training lounge at IgniteHer Chicago, set for June 14-16 at the Marriott Magnificent Mile. The program is designed to help women in cannabis sharpen executive…
NUGL and Cannibble begin Jamaica product market evaluation
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NUGL said June 9 it has started a Jamaica market evaluation with Cannibble Food-Tech to test selected functional beverage samples through Kaya Pizza and Square Grouper Bars. The pilot is meant to gauge consumer acceptance, market demand and…
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