Whether you’re formulating edibles, topicals, tinctures, or building white-label lines, the signals from CHAMPS plus recent law moves are clear: quality, compliance, and traceability are non-negotiable.
📢 Top 5 Recent News & Developments
- Federal definition of “hemp” under review. House/Senate FY2026 Agriculture bills propose redefining hemp to tighten total-THC calculations and curb synthetics—big implications for consumables.
- Texas pivots from blanket bans to tighter controls. After ban efforts stalled, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-56 directing agencies to restrict sales (21+) and clarify hemp/THC product rules statewide.
- CHAMPS Austin confirmed strong turnout. Hundreds of vendors and thousands of buyers across counterculture, CBD/cannabinoid raw materials, vape, glass, and accessories packed the Palmer Events Center.
- Live resin & full-spectrum demand rising. Buyers are shifting from isolates toward terpene-rich, full-spectrum inputs (e.g., CBDa Live Resin) that preserve natural profiles and drive flavor. Product page
- Operational focus: documentation & COAs. Retailers and distributors are prioritizing verified COAs, stability data, and traceability to de-risk assortments amid tightening oversight. (See federal/State updates above.)
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📨 Want the full recap?
Read our latest Go North Hemp Newsletter for extended insights, COAs, and strain updates from CHAMPS Austin.