A new quasi‑experimental study has found that a commercially available, hemp‑derived, broad-spectrum CBD vaginal suppository (100 mg) can significantly ease menstrual-related pain and symptoms.
A 2025 review has renewed interest in Cannabis sativa (industrial hemp) as a powerful tool for environmental remediation. Hemp shows strong potential for cleaning up contaminated soils, removing pollutants from water, and even helping with air purification.
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has opened a 12 week public consultation, running until 20 November 2025, on proposed authorisations for the first cannabidiol (CBD) food products under its novel foods regulations. These would be the first fully regulated CBD food products in Great Britain if approved by ministers.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed an executive order prohibiting the sale of intoxicating hemp products across the state. The order, aimed at products like delta‑8 and THC‑A derived from hemp, gives retailers a short window to remove such items from their shelves and imposes fines for noncompliance.
The race to decarbonize buildings is on, and hemp-based insulation is emerging as a promising player. With buildings accounting for roughly 21% of global greenhouse gas emissions, much of that due to energy-intensive materials and heating/cooling demands, the push for sustainable alternatives has never been stronger. Enter hemp insulation—a renewable, low-carbon alternative that not only reduces a building’s carbon footprint but also recycles waste from construction and demolition.
Need a little help unwinding after a long day? Maybe your couch is feeling extra inviting, and your snack game needs an upgrade? Well, DoorDash has your back (and your relaxation strategy) covered! The company is now delivering hemp-derived THC and CBD products straight to your door in select states—because what pairs better with your late-night munchies than a side of chill?
On November 13, 2024, the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (STJ) made a ground-breaking decision that could reshape the nation’s approach to industrial hemp.
The Republic of Moldova, a small Eastern European nation nestled in the Balkans, has taken a significant step toward diversifying its agricultural sector. The government has approved amendments to regulations governing plants with narcotic or psychotropic substances, paving the way for industrial hemp cultivation.
New York’s legal cannabis industry has hit a major milestone, surpassing $1 billion in total sales since its launch in late 2022. Governor Kathy Hochul heralded the achievement as “a testament to the hard work of those who helped build the strongest cannabis industry in the nation: one that prioritizes equity, ensures public safety, and empowers communities.”
Canadian producers shipped in $55 million in hemp seed products to the US in 2024. $46.2 million worth of food seed, $5.9 million in oilcake and $3.3 million in hempseed oil, with most of the supplies coming from the province of Manitoba ($52 million), according to a final USDA report from last year.
