Resources By Sander Kuusk · August 2026 EU farmers choosing a hemp grain variety face three main options: RAK, Estica, and Finola. This RAK vs Finola vs Estica comparison covers yield, oil content, and growing requirements. Each has a distinct origin, growing profile, and end-use advantage. RAK is the newest entry — Canadian-bred, EU-approved in…
Resources By Sander Kuusk · Updated August 4, 2026 Not just for looks — to give a better sense of how tall the RAK variety hemp plants already were on 18 June in Estonia. RAK is a new open-pollinated hemp grain variety developed in Canada and registered in the EU catalogue of plant varieties in…
Sourcing · By Sander Kuusk · Updated July 26, 2026 When sourcing hemp hearts for your food products, one of the first decisions you will face is organic or conventional. The choice affects your pricing, your labelling, and your market access. But what is the actual difference between the two, and how do you decide…
SourcingBy Sander Kuusk · Updated July 31, 2026 If you are buying organic hemp hearts for the first time — or reviewing your current supplier — you have probably noticed that not all EU organic certifications are the same. Some suppliers source from multiple farms. Others test irregularly. And some simply repackage products they bought…
SourcingBy Sander Kuusk · Updated July 31, 2026 If you are developing a new product or reformulating an existing one, you have probably looked at hemp hearts as an ingredient. They are becoming more common in European food manufacturing — protein bars, cereals, plant-based milk, bakery, and even baby food. But what do they actually…
Hemp hearts have been used as a staple food for thousands of years. They are full of valuable ingredients and an excellent superfood for athletes, vegetarians, vegans, and anyone who wants to level up their diet. This article explains what hemp hearts are, why they are so healthy, and where they actually come from. Quick…
Hemp hearts have a shelf life of 24 months from the packaging date. But what does “stored properly” actually mean for a bulk ingredient, and what decides whether a batch reaches that date or fails early? The answer starts in the dryer, not in your warehouse. Quick answer Hemp hearts last 24 months from the…
Nutrition By Sander Kuusk · Updated July 23, 2026 How Much Protein in Hemp Hearts? Complete Amino Acid Profile Per 100g Quick answer Hemp hearts contain 34g of protein per 100g — more than whole hemp seeds (30g), chia seeds (17g), or flax seeds (18g). If you are wondering how much protein in hemp hearts…
Sourcing By Sander Kuusk · Updated July 23, 2026 How to Source Bulk Hemp Hearts: Supplier Checklist, MOQs & Prices (2026) Quick answer To source wholesale hemp hearts or bulk quantities, contact Nordic Hemp Cooperation directly for a quote. Standard packaging is 30 × 25 kg bags (750 kg per pallet). Our products are lab-tested…
Nutrition By Sander Kuusk · Updated July 23, 2026 Hemp Hearts vs Chia Seeds vs Flax Seeds: Which Super Seed Is Best for Your Product? Quick answer Hemp hearts win on protein. Chia wins on omega-3. Flax wins on total fibre. There is no single best seed in the hemp hearts vs chia vs flax…