Czech government halts planned CBD ban to reconsider rules
In recent good news, the Czech government has halted their planned ban on CBD and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. They will instead further study regulations.
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Zimbabwe will push research to develop domestic hemp varieties
The Zimbabwean government said it will increase research and eventually produce domestic hemp varieties as part of the country’s efforts to shore up income from a declining tobacco industry.
Twitter refines weed policy to allow packaged products and more
Twitter is now allowing advertisers to promote brand preference and informational cannabis-related content for CBD, THC, and cannabis-related products and services.
Czech Republic will ban CBD and other hemp-derived cannabinoids
Food safety officials in the Czech Republic have stated they will ban the marketing of products that contain CBD and other cannabinoids from hemp.
Professional baseball team Chicago Cubs signs deal with CBD company
The Chicago Cubs announced a partnership with MYND Drinks, makers of hemp-based wellness and recovery beverages. They will be the “Official CBD Partner” of the Cubs and the first CBD partner of any Major League Baseball (MLB) club.
Agriculture officials in Texas approve hempseed-derived feed for chickens and horses
Texas agriculture officials have recently approved hempseed-derived feed for chickens and horses and authorized the state feed agency to set regulations for such products.
Dutch Government to donate $1.5m to fund CBD-based medicine
Over one million in funding will be donated by the Dutch Government to help fund CBD-based medicine that can help children with intractable epilepsy or other conditions that cause seizures.
Italian court rules hemp flower and leaves as not narcotic
An Italian court has overturned an ‘absurdly restrictive’ decree which meant that hemp leaves and flowers were considered as narcotics up until now.
Zimbabwe removes hemp from drugs list and sets THC limit at 1.0%
Zimbabwe has removed industrial hemp from the country’s list of dangerous drugs and set the THC limit at 1.0%.
Sean Wotherspoon teases new Adidas Gazelle ‘Hemp’
Sean Wotherspoon, the Round Two co-founder, has teamed up with the likes of Asics and Adidas on a massive haul of hype trainers. He has now teased a brand-new Wotherspoon drop: the Adidas Gazelle Hemp.