On 22 May 2026, the Hemp European Hub held its General Assembly in Troyes (F) A memorable day, rich in encounters, strategic decisions, and exciting perspectives for the hemp ecosystem in the Grand Est region, France, and internationally.
This General Assembly was marked by cooperation and openness.
The members of the Hemp European Hub experienced a very intense day, mixing collective feedback, thematic workshops and quality time together. Farmers, builders, processors, researchers, policy-makers… the diversity of stakeholders shows the vitality of our cooperative project, getting stronger year after year.
At the heart of the discussions : crossing jobs and activities around a common ambition – developing the production, processing and uses of hemp thanks via cooperative approaches.
Positive results following a tormented year
Despite the challenges of a demanding 2025, the annual general meeting reported a positive outcome The cooperative company now counts 51 active associates. The development prospects are robust, thanks to many projects and emerging new activities.
Workshops focused on what matters now for the hemp ecosystem
On that day, we also had the opportunity to further explore several topics that are key to the hemp sector:
- Hemp cultivation : experience and good practice sharing, farming innovations…
- Hemp in the building sector: implementation, bio-based materials, regulatory and market perspectives
- Hemp textile value chain : from the fiber to the final product, local processing in question.
- Cooperative bioeconomy : a workshop to think collectively, refine and validate the definition of the central concept at the Hemp European Hub.
The “open days” afternoon welcomed new stakeholders, potential new associates, who were introduced to the partners and the cooperative company.
Do not miss our next event : the World Hemp Forum on 24-26 November 2026
We already know what’s coming next… The next key moment for the sector will be the World Hemp Forum, due to take place in Troyes from 24 to 26 November 2026. This international event is a must-attend for the whole hemp ecosystem and the Hemp European Hub will be at the heart of it.
Join the Hemp European Hub
You wish to contribute to the development of the hemp ecosystem and join a dynamic cooperative network? The Hemp European Hub welcomes new associates, coming from all hemp-related sectors.
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