Forbes
For hemp foods to reach their potential it is important to discuss
and separate the controversy over these two plants. It is true that both
come from the same plant Cannabis sativa L. The important difference to
note is that industrial hemp contains only less than 0.3% of
Tetrahydrocannabinoids or THC (the ingredients that make a person high),
while marijuana’s THC content can be 5-10% or more.
Expect to see a lot more headlines and discussion about legalizing
marijuana especially as the presidential Campaigns gear up. It will be
important for all of us to separate these two very different crops and
not lose what could be one of agriculture’s most important and
nutritious crops to misunderstanding and politics. Hemp History Week is
June 1 through 7 and over 1,100 events throughout our country will encourage better understanding to our legislators and shoppers.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/phillempert/2015/04/20/do-you-really-know-the-differences-between-hemp-and-weed/
Vice
With retail sales in the US worth $500 million,
the sale of seed and oil also appear economically sound. However the local
industry isn't likely to echo overseas economic success as Australia's delayed
response means it's too late for Australia to play a major exporting role in
the industrial hemp industry. Hemp Australia's Lisa Estreich adds, "In 1999
Canada's turnover was $50,000 and now they're a $500 million industry. We need
it for Australian produce, but because Canada is so huge it's probably only going to be for
our own local consumption. Sadly we've
lost the potential to be great exporters."
http://www.vice.com/en_au/read/hemp-is-a-superfood-but-not-in-australia
Nasdaq
AXIM Biotechnologies (OTC:AXIM) proudly announces its strategic focus: bring to market global innovative solutions that set the "green standard" in the industrial hemp industry.
The industrial hemp plant is documented for its inherent capability of producing more than 25,000 finished products. AXIM Biotechnologies' business model harnesses the power of industrial hemp to benefit human health, provide alternative energy and deliver many other innovative applications. The Company develops strategic partnerships and acquisitions, allowing ongoing research and development in functional foods, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and clean energy.
http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/10/30/678205/10105385/en/AXIM-Biotechnologies-Delivers-Net-Negative-Carbon-Footprint-With-All-Natural-Industrial-Hemp.html
