Major Association Of Corporations Including Coca-Cola, Nestlé And General Mills Urge Congress To Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products

Major Association Of Corporations Including Coca-Cola, Nestlé And General Mills Urge Congress To Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products

A major trade association that counts among its members corporations such as Coca-Cola, General Mills, Kraft Heinz and Nestlé is putting pressure on Congress to ban intoxicating hemp products. In a letter sent to House and Senate leadership, the Consumer Brand Association (CBA) said it wants to see the so-called “hemp loophole” of the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized the crop closed. And to that end, the organization backed appropriations language …

Coca-Cola Middle East appoints Manuel Burgos as vice president and general manager - Packaging MEA

Coca-Cola Middle East has appointed Manuel Burgos as Vice President and General Manager for the region, effective 3 November. Burgos assumes responsibility for the company’s operations and strategic direction across Middle Eastern markets, with a focus on franchise management and sustainable growth. Bringing over 16 years of experience within the Coca-Cola system, Burgos has held … Continue reading "Coca-Cola Middle East appoints Manuel Burgos a…

McConnell’s Hemp Crackdown Collides With Retail THC Boom: Big Brands, 39 AGs, and Congress Face a ‘Hemp War’ (Nov. 6, 2025)

Why this matters now The seven‑year experiment that legalized hemp (2018 Farm Bill) has morphed into a high‑stakes fight over hemp‑derived intoxicants such as delta‑8, delta‑10, THCA and other cannabinoids. Today, big CPG and alcohol interests publicly pressed Congress to close the “hemp loophole,” while states tightened rules or imposed temporary bans. At the same time, major retailers are normalizing low‑dose THC beverages on mainstream shelve…