The Business of Hemp — EST. 2026
Hemp Markets CBD Wholesale ▲ 2.4% Hemp Fiber ▲ 5.1% Grain (bu) ▼ 1.2% Smokable Flower ▲ 3.8% Global Market $28.4B US Acreage +18% YoY 2030 Forecast $71B
A garnished THC mocktail over ice
Cover Story · Markets & Beverage

The Rise of THC Mocktails: Crafting the Perfect Elevated Sip

Mocktails are no longer just "fancy juice." As consumers shift away from alcohol, THC mocktails are taking center stage — a sophisticated, alcohol-free way to unwind with a gentle buzz, and no hangover. Plus: 10 bar-quality recipes.

Markets & Money

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The Forbes Hemp 50 · 2026

The Companies Building The Hemp Economy

Our inaugural ranking of the most valuable, fastest-growing, and most influential hemp businesses in America — scored on revenue, growth, innovation and impact.

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1
Heartland Fiber Co.
Industrial Textiles
$412M
2
Verdant Wellness
Cannabinoids
$388M
3
Last Call Beverage
THC Drinks
$301M
4
HempStone Materials
Construction
$276M
5
Prairie Grain Collective
Food & Protein
$240M

Leadership & Entrepreneurs

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"Hemp isn't a cannabis story. It's a materials story, an agriculture story, and a climate story — and the smart money is finally starting to read all three."
— Marcus Bell, Managing Partner, Greenfield Capital

Cultivation & Science

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