Should hemp farmers be allowed to utilise the whole plant?
With the CBD industry booming, and the introduction of new regulations having increased the credibility of the brands that are here to stay, the UK’s policies around hemp cultivation are continuing to cause controversy among campaigners, farmers, and the general public. A YouGov survey commissioned in 2019 revealed that the majority of CBD users in […]
Understanding the UK’s hemp ‘grey area’
Despite the booming CBD industry in the UK, hemp farmers are unable to take advantage of the product they grow. While the fledgling CBD sector has now spread its wings, there remains significant confusion around the official guidelines of hemp cultivation, and the legality of hemp flowers and leaves in the UK. What are the […]
The benefits of hemp expansion – for the UK and the world
Given the explosion of CBD popularity, you would be forgiven for thinking that UK hemp farmers are now driving around in new cars and holidaying in the Caribbean. However, the UK hemp industry is still widely seen as being “not financially viable”. This is because farmers are still only allowed to harvest the seeds and […]
Browns 5% CBD Hemp Oil: A Cancheck Review
Insomnia, mental health issues, muscle, and chronic pain. One or all can be the reason for diving into the world of CBD. If you don’t already know (we are sure you do) Cannabidiol or as it is more commonly known CBD is an oil derived from the cannabis plant. It has no psychoactive ingredients meaning […]
Hemp Point CBD Oil: A Cancheck Review
CBD oils are easy to come by but, here at Cancheck, we believe in quality over quantity. This time we are reviewing Hemp Point’s 2000mg CBD oil and it doesn’t disappoint. Here’s what they have to say about themselves… “Working with a global network of wellbeing enthusiasts and health experts, Hemp Point has been able […]
New York’s legal cannabis products to champion hemp-based packaging
Earlier this year, lawmakers in New York state finally approved a cannabis legalisation bill that would allow the production, sale, and use of recreational cannabis products. As the state prepares for the introduction of legal retail sales, a senator is pushing for sustainable packaging by prioritising hemp-based alternatives to plastic. State senator Michelle Hinchey (D) […]
Sir Paul McCartney grows hemp at his family’s East Sussex farm
Former Beatles member, Sir Paul McCartney, has revealed that he cultivates hemp at his family’s farm in Peasmarsh, East Sussex, along with a variety of other crops. During McCartney’s appearance on the River Cafe Table 4 podcast, he claimed that he had to keep the location of the farm secret to prevent teenagers from stealing […]
Hemp milk: A growing market in the UK and around the world
In recent years, milk alternatives have become a major market, with a wide variety of options available as a growing number of people choosing to opt for non-dairy options. There is now a huge number of products on the market and everyone has their preference when it comes to dairy alternatives. We can choose from […]
Evidence shows that cannabis was domesticated in Asia 12,000 years ago
Most people will realise that – far from an inconsequential crop that only gained popularity due to its coincidental ability to get us ‘high’ – the cannabis plant has been an important part of many human societies for millennia. Twelve millennia, to be more precise, according to recent findings. A recent analysis of the genomes […]
California cannabis – including cannabis hospital – bills await Governor’s approval
California’s latest legislative session ended at the end of last week with a number of cannabis- and hemp-related bills being put forward for approval by the state’s Governor – including a bill that would allow medical cannabis in hospitals. California was the first state in the USA to legalise medical cannabis way back in 1996. […]