Christmas is the time of giving.  As it’s custom to exchange small gifts, have a snack table or a feast at the office before Christmas, we decided to do something different this year. As everyone are stuffing their bellies with different delicious meals, we decided to do something for the less fortunate.  In the last few weeks there was one very big snow storm in Estonia and snowfall has been constant, which means there’s a lot of snow everywhere. As the weather goes warmer, the snow of course melts, but in darker places such as the forests, the snow doesn’t melt as easily.  We ..read more

Hemp oil is a fatty oil extracted from whole hemp seeds through cold-pressing. In this article, we’ll explain the benefits of hemp oil and how you can use it. Hemp oil from Estica What is hemp oil? Hemp oil, also called hemp seed oil, is a fatty oil obtained from the seeds of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa). Our hemp seed oil is made from organic hemp whole seeds. These seeds are rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and contain important vitamins and minerals.  We extract the oil by a cold-pressing method to preserve all the nutritional values. That makes it a very healthy oil. People ..read more

Hemp seeds are a real superfood. They are high in nutrition and provide you with great benefits for a healthy diet and life. In this article, we will take a closer look at the various benefits of hemp seeds. What are hemp seeds? Hemp seeds belong to the Cannabis Sativa family, an annual herbaceous flowering plant indigenous to Eastern Asia. It has been cultivated throughout history and already the ancient Egyptians and Chinese knew about the valuable ingredients. Estonian hemp seeds The seeds grow from the female hemp plant and are small and soft and come in their whole form, with the outer sh ..read more

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 how they can benefit you. Hemp hearts What are hemp hearts? Hemp hearts, also known as hemp nuts or hulled hemp seeds, are dehulled hemp whole seeds. They are hulled to bring out all the valuable ingredients. In a gentle hulling process, the seeds are separated from the shell so that only the small and soft kerne ..read more

We are thrilled to have become a member of The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) in February. Being a member of EIHA gives us even more opportunities to improve our knowledge and products in the industry and be a part of a community of the same interests. EIHA membership encompasses 25 EU states and 12 additional countries including members in North America and APAC comprising a total membership of 200+, primarily farmers, processors and manufacturers; representing the entire chain from seed to shelf. The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) is the only pan-European membershi ..read more

Estonian Organic Protein Cooperation will be exhibiting at the BIOFACH / VIVANESS 2022 in Nuremberg from 26 to 29 July 2022. BIOFACH trade fair is the perfect opportunity for visiting professionals to meet organic producers from the organic market and be inspired by the sectors latest trends. It’s the worlds leading trade fair for organic foods and it is taking place for the 33th time. Last year it was held completely digitally, so we’re very eager to meet everyone in person once again. There’s no other place to meet customers, suppliers, partners and potential new customers in a comparable ..read more

Ardi Oja, CEO of Estonian Organic Protein Cooperation Today we made it public via HempToday ! The article in full lentgh: An Estonian company has developed an EU-approved hemp grain variety that expresses less than 0.03% THC on the field, giving farmers a planting option certain to remain well within the European limit of 0.20%. The new variety, named Estica, was developed by Estonian Organic Protein Cooperation (EOPC), a leading European producer of hempseed-based food products, in cooperation with Dutch breeder Globe Seeds B.V. “We wanted to create a variety with bigger seed size, and suitab ..read more

Adults need and use products from hemp seeds also in different ways. While we recommend hemp products to everyone interested in some nutty-flavored goodness, vegetarians and vegans are particularly happy with hemp seed products. Some of hemp’s nutrients are usually found in meat and seafoods which is obviously not an option for our veg-friends. Also, if you have a nut allergy but don’t want to miss the taste, hemp seeds are your solution. Additionally for example hemp seed oil is a great immune system booster. It’s also perfect for most skin types as it can moisturize without clogging yo ..read more

No limits! That’s why! Hemp is being used in building materials, car interiors, textiles, animal bedding, plastics, body care etc. Even the United States Constitution was originally written on paper which was made from hemp. Even for children, hemp is a great source of plant based protein Nutrition There are plenty of good nutrients in hemp. Hemp seeds for example are for everybody. Because they contain an almost criminal amount of healthy stuff: Omega 3 and Omega 6, iron, vitamin E, amino acids… and as a bonus, they add some nice flavor, too! The long run… Let’s start with the futur ..read more