CALIFORNIA: Librede, a leader in natural cannabinoid biosynthesis, has been granted a new patent for the production of cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) in microorganisms. The patent, Production of Cannabidiolic Acid in Yeast, describes the modification of yeast to produce CBDA from simple feedstocks such as sugar. CBDA is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in hemp and cannabis Read the full article…
CANADA: Isodiol and Nuuvera have agreed to import 99%+ pure, bioactive pharma-grade cannabidiol (‘CBD’) isolate into Canada from Isodiol’s GMP-certified production facility in the United Kingdom. The product, certified as a pharmaceutical-grade, will be imported into Canada through Nuuvera’s subsidiary, ARA – Avanti Rx Analytics, a Health Canada GMP-certified laboratory holding a dealer license under Read the full article…
NEW YORK: The legal cannabis market is expanding at a rapid pace. This year five states voted to legalize cannabis for recreational use. In four of these states the proposition passed. Currently 15 states only allow Cannabidiol and alongside that, there are 28 states and District of Columbia that have legalized all forms of medical marijuana. According Read the full article…
COLORADO: CannaInsider.com has published a comprehensive guide to CBD, the miracle cannabinoid endorsed and made popular in 2013 by a documentary produced by mainstream media health expert, Dr. Sanjay Gupta of CNN. Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of over 80 chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant called cannabinoids. Cannabinoids bind to receptors in the brain and body Read the full article…
WASHINGTON: The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently eased some of the regulatory requirements imposed by the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) for those who are conducting FDA-approved clinical trials on cannabidiol (CBD), an extract of the marijuana plant. These modifications will streamline the research process regarding CBD’s possible medicinal value and help foster ongoing scientific studies. Read the full article…
FLORIDA: Hope came Thursday for families whose children suffer from epileptic seizures, as the chairman of a key legislative committee agreed to file a bill to legalize the medical use of marijuana that has a high content of the chemical compound cannabidiol. “Our work is only beginning,” said Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Shalimar, after the House Read the full article…
The Strategic Partnership will Advocate for the Use of CBD as a Health and Wellness Enabler CALIFORNIA: CaniBrands, a next-generation consumer CBD products company has entered into a long-term partnership agreement with Athletes for CARE (A4C) and designated A4C as their ‘Charity of Choice’. Founded by former professional athletes, A4C is the only non-profit organization empowering legendary athletes Read the full article…
By Eric Weisbrot The cannabis business landscape has come into the limelight over the last several years, with some states making historic moves to legalize its production, distribution, and consumption. However, many eager cannabis entrepreneurs and prospective business owners still face an uphill battle. The federal stance on cannabis makes any activities surrounding the drug illegal, Read the full article…
The market for CBD products is expanding rapidly, and looks as if it will continue to do so as more benefits are reported about this remarkable substance. What is CBD, and why is it controversial? Here’s a brief explanation of the origins of CBD, and you’ll soon see why there is some controversy! CBD is Read the full article…
Perhaps one of the more compelling arguments for legalizing medical cannabis is the fact that evidence heavily suggests that it is able to provide most of the benefits of widely-used opioids without the potentially lethal side effects that come from misuse. Opioids are currently the most-abused type of prescription drug in the United States. In Read the full article…