Information & Guides
32 articles
The Canadian Hemp Industry in 2026
Acreage recovery to 37,800 acres, the major Canadian food producers, Regenerative Organic adoption, the slow fibre side, and the export markets that drive Canadian production.
Hemp Hearts vs Chia vs Flax: Nutrition Side-by-Side
Three plant seeds compared on protein, fat, fibre, omega content and minerals. Where each one wins, when to choose which, and how they complement each other in a daily routine.
Hemp's Environmental Profile: What's Verified, What's Marketing
Hemp's water, pesticide, carbon, and soil claims examined against the published evidence. What hemp genuinely delivers, where the marketing exceeds the data, and which sustainability claims to take with caution.
Canadian Hemp Law in Plain English
The Industrial Hemp Regulations under the Cannabis Act, the CFIA's role in hemp food oversight, why CBD is regulated separately, and the 2026 regulatory simplification consultation.
How Hemp Is Grown in Canada
Canadian hemp acreage, Prairie geography, the Health Canada licensing regime, the 93-cultivar Approved Cultivars list, grain versus fibre versus dual-purpose systems, and the processing bottleneck.
Cooking With Hemp: Why Heat Is the Enemy
Hemp seed oil smokes at 165°C. Hemp hearts oxidize quickly. Working with hemp in the kitchen is a matter of using the right product at the right temperature, with five reliable applications laid out.
Hemp Seed Oil vs CBD Oil: The Distinction That Matters
Two products, two regulators, two price points. How to read labels, identify each correctly, and avoid the most common purchasing mistake in the hemp aisle.
Hemp Seed, Hearts, Oil and Protein: A Buyer's Map
The four main hemp food products explained side by side: whole seed, hulled (hemp hearts), seed oil, and protein powder. Which to buy for which purpose.
Hemp Seed Nutrition: The Numbers Behind the Label
A precise look at hemp seed nutrition per 30 gram serving: 10 grams complete protein, balanced polyunsaturated fats, 210 milligrams magnesium, and the specifics on edestin, GLA, and PDCAAS.