24 Mar 2020 --- In the midst of a hazy regulatory environment surrounding cannabidiol (CBD) and its uses, many industry players are recognizing the ingredient’s potential and are seeking to boost their reach. US-based Applied Foods Sciences (AFS) has entered into a partnership with Victory Hemp Foods to significantly expand the latter’s range of hemp products. Within the same arena, CBD wellness products company Charlotte’s Web Holdings is to acquire Abacus Health Products – a producer of over-the-counter products that combine pharmaceutical ingredients with hemp extract. The move seeks to create the world’s largest vertically integrated hemp-derived CBD company.
