Ruth Shamai
Biovida

Ruth Shamai is a Canadian hemp pioneer, who started working with hemp in the early 1990s. Ruth was one of the people who legalized industrial hemp in Canada, achieved in 1998. She was also a petitioner in the landmark case against DEA, spearheaded by David Bronner of Dr Bronner’s and won in 2004. This case is the reason hemp foods have been on American shelves since then, and was critical in the growth of the current hemp industry. In Ruth’s words, “I recognized early on that hemp is a plant that has tremendous benefits for our farmers, our environment, our economy and our personal health.” In 2000, she started Ruth's Hemp Foods. A values-based company from the inception, all Ruth’s Hemp products were GMO-free, with no refined sugars, synthetic vitamins, or transfats. She made hemp tortilla chips, hemp burgers, hemp bars, hemp protein powders, hemp salad dressings, and much more. Ruth Hemp Foods’ products were sold throughout North America. The company was sold in 2013. Since then, Ruth has maintained a profile in the hemp and cannabis industries, and also consulted to help bring more brands to market. Ruth’s new company, BioVida, has now developed proprietary, water-soluble CBD powders, AquaCBD TM , made with organic ingredients, (myaquacbd.com). The three formulations are based on CBD isolate, as well as broad spectrum and full spectrum oils. Importantly, AquaCBD TM is backed by science: to prove bioavailability and stability. AquaCBD TM is sold as a branded ingredient, meaning that any food or beverage manufacturer can incorporate it in their product. Please get in touch if you want a water-soluble cannabinoid formulation, backed by science, and optionally certified organic.

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