Though the market for the psychoactive cannabinoid has skyrocketed, delta-8 THC is dividing the industry. Many brands believe the ingredient does not belong in hemp products. U.S. trade groups, including the Hemp Industries Association and the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, have mixed views. Find out why in this set og Natural Products Insider articles: here and here.

For the first time, a spectrum of Olympic athletes is open about their use of cannabis products in their quests reach the world’s most elite fields, pools and gyms. Olympic gold medalist and soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe (whose sister founded Mendi) incorporates CBD into her training routine to help recovery and performance. Though athletes cannot bring CBD products into Japan, the attention highlights shifting views of cannabis and sports. Learn more at Forbes.

Pet supplement sales skyrocketed by 21% in 2020 to reach nearly $800 million, according to Packaged Facts. COVID-19 drove consumer interest along with “the flood into the market of CBD supplements, with scores of companies offering pet products featuring the hemp derivative and droves of consumers seeking out the natural remedies to address issues including anxiety, pain management, and inflammation for both themselves and their pets,” said the Packaged Facts report.  Check it out on New Hope Network.