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Hemp it up!  See what Jennifer Bain, Food Writer for the Toronto Star has to say...
July
2000


Our New Home!
Come and visit the new Hempola Valley Farms in Barrie,
Ontario, Canada. See a beautifully restored "century" barn
which houses the new headquarters and farm-fresh market
full of fine Canadian hemp products. Plus, stroll through 40
acres of healthy, thriving hemp crops.

HEMPOLA products, Perfect Balance Functional Food, 
farm fresh from Hempola Valley Farms in Canada.

November 1999
ANNOUNCING Hempola Valley Farms Ltd., completion date, March, 1999. Phase 1 on this 50 acre site will see the complete renovation of a 100 plus year-old barn to accommodate HEMPOLA's current processing, R&D and office requirements (approx. 10,000 sq. ft.). Also on-site will be 40 acres of cultivated hemp, a variety research plot, retail sales and an interpretive centre. The location is golden -- at a major intersection on a major highway just north of Toronto, Canada. It's in the heart of tourist, recreation and agriculture country. Education is vital; the site with its historical perspective and real-live crops will be a "Mecca," ideally suited for on-going education activities for the public such as school tours, seminars, product demonstrations, hiking/biking trails, etc. This development will positively add to the interesting mosaic of tourism and product offerings already in the area and unique to Canada. Look out Jolly Green Giant!
 
September 1999
Another HEMPOLA public field day, Saturday, September 25, 1999 at Al and Shirley Meech's farm. The main reason for this event was to provide a special day for the Hemp Industries Association's Annual Conference held in Hockley Valley, Ontario, Canada. Approximately 200 people attended... standing tall in one of HEMPOLA's hemp fields. Special guest speaker, Dr. Ernie Small (pictured here at the podium) delivered an excellent talk on hemp botanical history and commercial potential. Dr. Small is with Agriculture Canada and started studying and working with industrial hemp in 1971. He is considered to be one of, or THE leading expert on hemp botany in the world! Other speakers of note were OMAFRA's Bill Baxter, Hempola Inc.'s Greg Herriott and Kenex's Jean Laprise. As our national anthem sings, "Oh Canada, the true north strong and free."
 
September 2, 1999

Kelly Smith Tests Negative for Cannabinoids (THC) in her Urine. More than 3-and-Half Years Eating Supposed THC Laced Food. The Fact is... There is None.
Kelly Smith, age 38, height 5 ft., weight 115 lbs., Registered Physiotherapist, Partner of the Eisenhauer & Smith Physiotherapy Clinic in Toronto, Canada, mother of Allegra, born June 4, 1998 and co-founder of HEMPOLA; pictured here with Allegra, also a consistent eater of hemp foods. Since December 1995, Kelly has been eating on average, between one and two tablespoons of HEMPOLA cold-pressed hempseed oil -- her objective -- to optimize her health. And she certainly has done that. On top of that, Kelly washes her entire body with HEMPOLA soap at least once a day (HEMPOLA soap contains 10 percent HEMPOLA cold-pressed hempseed oil), and less frequently uses HEMPOLA deep moisturizing cream and lip balm for skin rejuvenation. Daughter Allegra is also on a consistent eating regime of HEMPOLA cold-pressed hempseed oil. HEMPOLA products optimize health -- Perfect Balance, Functional Food.
 
August 12, 1999
HEMPOLA grower Al Meech stands proudly in his 20 acre field of hemp. This crop is another new variety expected to deliver an even better essential fatty acid composition for HEMPOLA's already superior EFA oil.		  
 

The new HEMPOLA salad dressings are taking the markets by storm!
Over 400 Wild Oats stores across the U.S.A. will be carrying all three flavors. Their product evaluation comments state, "very different, good tasting, full of essential fatty acids -- what more could you ask from your salad dressing?" Since introduction in April, 1999, these delicious and incredibly nutritious HEMPOLA dressings are an overwhelming success. Two years and three months in development resulted in THE FIRST salad dressings which have a strong nutritional factor -- the perfect combination of essential fatty acids found in HEMPOLA cold-pressed hempseed oil. The dressings actually increase the nutrition value of your salad fixins'.

 
  Check out the brand new family of re-formulated HEMPOLA body care products.
We spent an entire year making sure the formulations were absolutely all-natural. In terms of active ingredients, we combined efforts with Beata Zaranek, a registered massage therapist who trained in Poland and manages 3 massage therapy clinics in Canada. Among other things, Beata made sure that the essential oil combinations were active and powerful to enhance the therapeutic value of the products. 		 
June 17, 1999 -Starlake Amphitheatre, Pittsburgh, PA - The HEMPOLA crew served up a beautiful gourmet offering pre-show to Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band -- what a show it was!
The menu included: ceviche of artic char marinated with hempseed oil, hemp flour crepes with sweet potato and squash puree using hempseed oil, grilled shrimps marinated with hempseed oil, a salad of beans, grains and greens with a special dressing prepared using hempseed oil, white asparagus marinated with hempseed oil and special hemp flour shortbread cookies -- all prepared by Daniel Clairet of Daniel et Daniel in Toronto, Canada.
 
 
   
 
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  "...'Lips are very sensitive to the sun, and skin cancer on the lips behaves more aggressively than other skin cancers on the face,' says Dr. Nowell Solish, co-director of dermatological surgery at the University of Toronto. To make sure that your lips are not only protected but also moisturized, lip balm with hempseed oil is a good bet. Hempseed oil is the richest plant source of essential fatty acids, which are readily absorbed into dry, chapped lips."
Anjali Kapoor, Homemaker's Magazine; Summer 1999 issue.		  
  "Recommendations of the expert panel for nutrient levels in infant formula state a ratio of Linoleic acid (Omega 6): Alpha-linolenic acid (Omega 3) be 6:1."
Nutraceuticals World magazine; July/August 1999. 		 
  "One can develop w6 (Omega 6) deficiency by using only flax oil for too long. Hemp seed oil can be used over the long term to maintain a healthy EFA balance without leading to either EFA deficiency or imbalance."
Dr. Udo Erasmus, author; Fats that Heal Fats that Kill. 		 
  "The n-6 (Omega 6) fatty acids should be at least 3% of energy and the n-3 (Omega 3) fatty acids at least 0.5% of energy with a ratio of n-6 to n-3 in the range of 4:1 to 10:1."
Health Canada Nutrition Recommendations; The Report of the Scientific Review Committee, 1990. 		 
  "Hemp seeds can be ground into a rich, nutty tasting flour (45 per cent protein) that adds a unique culinary and healthy twist to your baking. The flour is gluten free and has been approved by the celiac society as a safe ingredient for anyone suffering from this disorder." Kelly Smith; excerpt from article published in Alive magazine, August 1999.  
  "I also recommend hemp... Actually, I think hemp is superior to flax, given its chemical composition. If you have a chance to try hemp oil, a forgotten newly discovered food, I think you will see why I am enthusiastic."
Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D.		  
  "For many people suffering from problems as varied as fatigue, allergies, arthritis (or just aches and pains), dry skin, premenstrual syndrome, and severe menstrual cramps, or for those who are interested in achieving and maintaining a high level of wellness, the right EFA balance is a key step."
Dr. Leo Gallard, author; Power Healing and Director of the Foundation for Integrated Medicine in New York, NY.		  
  "Hempseed oil is a functional food that ensures an adequate intake of essential fatty acids and amino acids."
Kelly Smith; excerpt from article published in Alive magazine, August 1999.		  
  "The present level of total fat, and particularly of saturated fat, in the Canadian diet constitutes a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and possibly for certain other diseases including some forms of cancer."
Health Canada Nutrition Recommendations; The Report of the Scientific Review Committee, 1990.		  
 
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September, 2000 Lab reports, "No THC detected in hempseed oil!" 

Absolutely no traces of tetrahydrocannabinol were found in samples of HEMPOLA hempseed oil during recent rounds of routine testing at Maxxam Analytics Inc.,
July, 2000 First ever Canadian television commercial for hempseed food products! 

Hempola Inc. is making history this week with the first ever Canadian television commercial for hempseed food products.
December , 1999 Hempseed oil processing plant re-locating in Barrie.

Hempseed oil processing plant re-locating in Barrie. The recently completed purchase of 48 acres six kilometers north of Barrie, highly visible and easily accessible by an exit from Highway 400, paves the way for the re-location of Canada's leading producer of hempseed food and oil products, Hempola Inc. 		 
August 28, 1999 Alive Publication #203 September 1999 Issue HEMP SEED OIL: THE PROPER BALANCE By Kelly Smith  
August 21, 1999

ALIVE ARTICLE Hempseed:

Functional Food for the Future, Hemp is one of our oldest and most versatile plants and has been documented as far back as early as the 28th century BC.

 
August 21, 1999

ONTARIO RESTAURANT NEWS Article - HEMP FEAST AT YMCA

Toronto - Guests at the annual Taste of the Community food tasting extravaganza got a first taste of a new product recently, from Mississauga-based Hempola Inc. and chef Daniel Claret.

  
August 21, 1999

HEMP TIMES - WINTER 1999 Excerpts taken from article by Malcolm MacKennen
'ONTARIO RACES AHEAD

About 70% of all Canadian manufacturing takes place in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. Toronto, the hub of Canada and an urban jewel on the banks of Lake Ontario, has quickly become Hemp Central for the nation

  
August 21, 1999 CANADIAN GEOGRAPHIC MARCH/APRIL 1999 HEMP MANIA Reviving an all-purpose plant OPPORTUNITY -  
August 03, 1999 ARTICLE FROM MARKHAM ECONOMIST & SUN August 3, 1999 "HEMP SHOULD BE FOUND IN EVERYONE'S KITCHEN' THE PLANT HAS RECEIVED A DUBIOUS REPUTATION, BUT IS ACTUALLY RICH IN PROTEIN AND PROTECTS AGAINST CANCER  
July 21, 1999 After nine months of research, blending and testing at massage therapy clinics in Mississauga, Ontario, four new HEMPOLA Massage Oils are finally ready for the ultimate test - the consumer!  
May 6, 1999 Hemp Crepes are the hit of the show at TASTE OF THE COMMUNITY '99. Daniel et Daniel's crepes with HEMPOLA sauce find favour at YMCA fund-raiser.  
April 27, 1999 Hempola Inc. begins development of Canada's premier hempseed food processing facility.
Research and Development project approved for I.R.A.P. funding. 		 
April 16, 1999 Macho sauce wins, but makers of a trendy new salad dressing are happy with second place! Hempola Salad Dressing receives runner-up award at the Canadian Fine Food Show.  
April 13, 1999 First functional salad dressing is 50% oversold on first production run! Highlight of three natural products trade shows, Hempola Salad Dressings sell out each time......  
March 23, 1999 Hempola Cold Pressed Hempseed Oil Dietary Supplement is here!  
February 23, 1999 Essential fatty acid configuration maintained when Hempola hempseed oil is heated for cooking!  
February 16, 1999 NEW HEMPOLA Flour- a protein/EFA/mineral combination comparable to soy flour....without the allergen factor.  
November 11, 1998 Hempola amongst prominent figures at Washington DC conference.  
October 27, 1998 Hempola announces R&D plans for developing the Canadian hemp industry.  
October 5, 1998 Hempola announces new bulk sales division  
October 2, 1998 The harvest is in...  
March 16, 1998 Hempola Inc. congratulates everybody involved in lobbying and legislation as Regulations for Canada's new commercial hemp industry come into force this week!  
March 9, 1998 Hempola Inc. is proud to be Canadian!  
March 2, 1998 Hempola Inc. plans Nutrition Supplement product.  
February 23, 1998 New research and hemp cultivation regulations enable Hempola Inc. to plan for expansion of its hempseed oil body care products line.  
February 16, 1998 Ross Rebagliati could just as well have had Hempola hempseed oil in his orange juice the morning he made his Olympic gold medal run!  
February 9, 1998 Hempola Inc. plans to expand its hempseed oil food product line to include pourable salad dressing, hemp coffee and hempseed meal.  
February 2, 1998 Canada's Hempola Inc. makes plans for hempseed processing facilities.  
January 26 1998 The day is coming when Hempola hempseed oil products will be coming to a supermarket near you!  
     
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Winter 1999 'ONTARIO RACES AHEAD' HEMP TIMES - WINTER 1999  
February 17, 1998 Canadian Hemp To Be Planted This Year. - OTTAWA CITIZEN  
     
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