The EIHA Novel Food Consortium, officially launched in June 2020, is the association's project aimed at clearing the way for hemp foods and extracts – including CBD – in the UK and European Union member states.

HempRise has launched expert business units to support and strengthen its range of CBD and hemp extract ingredients for use in nutraceutical, personal care, food, beverage and pet supplement applications.

The revised standards reflect the organization’s efforts to improve by applying lessons learned about the new industry and significant public input.

Treehouse Biotech has successfully completed its cGMP (current good manufacturing practices) certification audit, the company announced earlier this month.

Treehouse will serve as a center of scientific excellence and product development for Next Frontier Brands and will manufacture the company's growing portfolio of hemp-based wellness products.

With a broad spectrum of phytocannabinoids and less than 0.0 percent THC, AFS.Hemp comes in three unique delivery systems appropriate for applications in food, beverages, and nutritional supplements, including water-dispersible liquid, water-soluble powder, and high-potency oil. 

While the industry awaits further guidance, Tyler Williams, founder and chief technical officer, Cannabis Safety & Quality, and Harvey Craig, founder and CEO of Harvey’s All Naturals, weighed in on what the DEA’s interim final rule could mean for both extractors and manufacturers of infused products.

Kuchta joins Victory Hemp Foods with more than 15 years of experience in finance and accounting.