Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of 113 compounds that has been isolated from cannabis. It’s not a psychoactive compound; it doesn’t get you high. Still, CBD is proving to be one of the most fascinating substances on earth. Millions of people swear by the healing powers of CBD, even though just 10 years ago it was impossible to find. It wasn’t until the US Congress…
In this article, we’ll look at CBD, how it’s manufactured, and how it’s shipped and stored. We’ll look briefly at other hemp-derived compounds, as well. By the end, you should know what methods of extraction are best for you and what to look for in packaging. CBD oil is everywhere. From gas stations to high-end craft beers, you can find CBD in everything.
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP, also referred to as ‘cGMP’ or ‘current Good Manufacturing Practice’) is the aspect of quality assurance that ensures that medicinal products are consistently produced and controlled to the quality standards appropriate to their intended use and as required by the product specification. In this article, we’ll look at the differences between GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and cGMP…
What makes this list of minor cannabinoids so appealing to consumers of health and wellness products? According to the story in MJ Biz Daily, it is the combination of the effects of these cannabinoid extracts (broad- or full-spectrum) and the unique benefits of each isolated molecule. The benefits of CBD and the others in this list of minor cannabinoids are still subjects of intense research and debate.
Hemp-Derived CBD Beverage Sales were down 32% for the year ending March 27, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. The data came from analytics firm NielsenIQ. The firm collected data from 30,000 retail stores across major grocery chains in grocery, drug stores, and convenience stores. Their research also found a decline of 13% in the CBD sales category. NielsonIQ found that most hemp-derived cannabinoid sales…
Colorado has now joined states like Oregon by banning hemp-derived THC isomers. The Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability (“Division”) within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (“Department”) sent the following notice to industrial hemp registrants, saying “…chemically modifying or converting any naturally occurring cannabinoids from industrial hemp is non-compliant with the statutory…
A new alliance is forming in the hemp production industry. The alliance is currently made of partners Dümmen Orange North America and Royale Botanicals. Dümmen Orange is the world’s largest ornamental plant breeder and propagator. Royale Botanicals is a division of Denver’s Dutch Heritage Gardens specializing in a hemp plant breeding and clone production. These privately held partners plan to build a national hemp…
Michigan State agriculture regulators recently clarified their position on CBD products (hemp seeds and extracts) being included in dairy products. The statement came via an email from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Food and Dairy Division (MDARD)* to food manufacturers, distributors and retailers. The purpose of the statement was to reinforce the State of Michigan’s position on…
Free Trial CBD Scams are on the rise. Beware. If you see an offer for a “FREE Sample” of a CBD product, beware. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), these offers are being used as covers for shady subscription sales. The warning came after the BBB received “dozens of reports from frustrated consumers who thought they signed up for a free trial offer but ended up getting billed for hundreds of dollars.”
Welcome to our on the exploration on the benefits of CBD. This article is brought to you by Spring Creek Labs, a U.S. Based CBD Manufacturer and Private Label CBD Product Fulfillment Company. If you’re curious about the benefits of CBD, you’re in the right place. The internet is littered with millions of claims about the benefits of CBD and other cannabinoids. The problem is, many of these statements are backed up by little or no research.
