Hemp-derived CBD: Regulatory uncertainty a bigger roadblock than COVID-19, says Caliper Foods; MAD TASTY remains ‘bullish’

Attorney: ‘The CBD market is just not a priority [for the FDA] and will likely remain in its current state for some time’

Continued uncertainty over the regulatory status of hemp-derived CBD is a bigger roadblock for food and beverage brands than COVID-19 to market growth this year, say startups, but there are still opportunities to grow while they wait for the FDA to weigh in.