Three metres tall, green and unmistakable – but this hemp is not intoxicating. Instead, it offers plenty of possibilities: from food to packaging. Find out why industrial hemp has so much potential for a sustainable future.

Given the new and stricter packaging regulations in the EU, such as the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), the need for alternative raw materials is growing and industrial hemp could be a possible solution. Let's see why.

As one of the oldest cultivated plants in human history hemp is valued for its fibres, seeds and therapeutic properties. However, not all hemp is the same. The plant is mainly categorised into three main species. Read on to find out more about the species and their properties.

Where hemp in animal feed is concerned, there are often still many question marks. Particularly persistent are fears that cannabinoids such as THC could enter our food chain via milk or meat, for example. A recent study has addressed these fears and examined the actual circumstances.

After years of research, a new innovation made from flax, which also contains hemp, finally fulfils the strict requirements for series production in the automotive sector.

The effects of the new Cannabis Act (CanG) in Germany are being evaluated since January 2025. This includes the effects on cannabis consumption, youth protection, road safety and crime statistics?

Paper is an elementary component of our daily lives, but its production has a huge impact on the environment and in view of the ecological and economic challenges, the paper industry is urgently looking for practicable alternatives. But what does hemp have to do with it? Let's find out!

Can CBD influence the learning process and memory? A recent study by researchers at the National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan, published in the journal Psychopharmacology, has investigated this topic in more detail.

Recently, a team of scientists from Wonkwang and Kyung Hee Universities in South Korea announced the discovery of a previously unknown cannabinoid that could play an important role in the treatment of cancer: Cannabielsoxa.

On 23 June 2025, Icelandic hemp seeds along with around 1000 other plant samples from all over the world were sent on a special journey into space. The main aim is to investigate how plant material reacts to the different environmental stresses in space.

In view of increasing concerns about food security and needed climate adaptation in agriculture, the German politics intend to strengthen the domestic production and commercialisation of alternative proteins. However, one plant with great potential has been largely ignored: Industrial hemp.

It is well known that global industry is looking for alternatives to resource-intensive raw materials. Industrial hemp has already proven itself many times over as a versatile and environmentally friendly option. But what about technological areas?

Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences have identified specific terpenes in Cannabis sativa that can provide effective pain relief. Perhaps they may even replace opioids?

Cannabis cuttings are central for successful cannabis cultivation - both for private individuals and for cannabis social clubs. In this guide, you will learn what cuttings actually are, what is important when selecting and growing them and more.

Cannabis-Stecklinge sind ein zentraler Baustein für den erfolgreichen Cannabisanbau - sowohl für Privatpersonen als auch für Cannabis-Social-Clubs. In diesem Guide erfährst Du, was Stecklinge eigentlich sind, worauf es bei der Auswahl und Aufzucht ankommt und vieles mehr.

Growing cannabis is an exciting and challenging task. In this guide, we look at the most popular seed varieties and provide tips on storage, germination and more.

Cannabis anzubauen ist eine spannende und zugleich anspruchsvolle Aufgabe. In diesem Guide stellen wir die beliebte Samen-Sorten vor und geben Tipps rund um Lagerung, Keimung und vieles mehr.

Every minute, more than 300,000 disposable nappies are incinerated or dumped in landfill sites, contributing to environmental degradation and resource depletion. Is there a way that industrial hemp could help?

Despite the plant's well-documented agronomic and environmental benefits, the European hemp sector faces significant regulatory hurdles. Three major German industry organisations have now responded by submitting a joint proposal to the European Union calling for decisive reforms and simplifications.

Conventional construction methods contribute significantly to global CO₂ emissions. One possible sustainable alternative is hempcrete, which is made from the woody core of the hemp plant. A research project at the Technical University of Cologne is focussing on this special building material.

A previously unexpected ally of hemp, the plant praised for its versatility, remained undiscovered and unnoticed for a long time: microbes. How could they affect the way hemp is cultivated?