Tag: hemp

Hemp Fiber May Be A Viable Cotton-Compatible Textile Input

Written by Johnny Green on May 23, 2025. Posted in Business, Science.

The hemp fiber industry holds tremendous economic potential. According to a recent market projection by MarkNtel Advisors, “the global hemp fiber market stood at USD 11 billion in 2024 and is...

University Of Göttingen: Hemp Offers Sustainable Prospects For Agriculture

Written by Johnny Green on May 20, 2025. Posted in Science.

Farmers have cultivated hemp and used the agricultural crop for many centuries. A study from 2023 found that “ancestral archaeological relics date the use of this plant fiber as a fabric to approximately...

European Study Explores Hemp Blocks And Compaction Direction

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2025. Posted in Science.

Does the direction that hemp hurd is compacted into blocks make a difference in how well the blocks insulate and hold up under stress? That was the focus of a recent study conducted by a team of European...

Study Finds Hemp Is An Eco-Friendly Alternative For Dye Removal

Written by Johnny Green on May 14, 2025. Posted in Science.

The textile industry often uses toxic chemicals to prepare fabric, especially in fabric dyeing and finishing processes. Industrial dyes, which can create environmental issues, are commonly used because...

Industrial Hemp’s Market Potential Is Nearly Double Consumable Cannabis’ Potential

Written by Johnny Green on May 11, 2025. Posted in Business.

One of the most insightful moments for me at the recent International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin occurred during leading international cannabis economist Beau Whitney’s presentation....

Global Industrial Hemp Market To Experience Continued Growth

Written by Johnny Green on December 28, 2024. Posted in Business.

The global market for industrial hemp and hemp-related products is far from being a new thing. Humans have valued hemp fibers and hemp seeds for thousands of years. It wasn’t until the 20th century...

International Hemp Sector Seeks Science-Based Animal Feed Regulations

Written by Frank Schuler on December 6, 2024. Posted in Policy, Science.

Members of the global hemp sector are calling for uniform international science-based regulations for animal hemp feed. Hemp-derived animal feeds are increasing in popularity as countries worldwide...

Hemp Leaves No Longer A Novel Food Under EU Law

Written by Hazel Norman on June 7, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Cannabinoid-based products are increasing in popularity across the globe, and particularly so in Europe. ‘Cannabis light’ products are widely available in Europe, although they are not always...

Hemp May Be Increasingly Used As A Plant-Based Meat Ingredient

Written by Frank Schuler on March 2, 2023. Posted in Science.

The hemp plant is one of the most versatile crops on earth, capable of producing numerous textiles and wellness products. According to new research out of Japan, it may also be capable of revolutionizing...