An agriculture conglomerate in Costa Rica has received the first authorization to grow and process hemp under a recently signed resolution from the country’s agriculture ministry.
Farming and food conglomerate Ingenio Taboga SA said it plans to plant hemp and build a processing factory at a 150-acre site. Taboga, based in Bebedero de Cañas, Guanacaste, lists products in alcohol-based sanitizers, specialty sugars, natural sweeteners, protein powders and CBD on its website.
Seven more hemp projects are being considered for authorization, with approval expected soon by the Minister.
Under rules approved by agriculture and health officials in September, hemp farming and production licenses are intended to be inexpensive and widely available in Costa Rica. Individuals and legal entities can be authorized to grow and process hemp, and rules are set for post-harvesting, storing, transporting, product manufacturing, marketing, importing and export of health, food and industrial products.
Costa Rica’s rules set the limit for THC in hemp plants at a full 1.0%, meaning CBD production in the country will be more efficient because CBD rises in hemp plants in proportion to THC. This is different to other countries that usually follow a limit of 0.3% THC.
Sourced From: Hemp Today
