Don’t toss cannabis leaves. Scientists just found rare compounds inside

Analytical chemists from Stellenbosch University (SU) have provided the first evidence of a rare class of phenolics, called flavoalkaloids, in Cannabis leaves. Phenolic compounds, especially flavonoids, are well-known and sought after in the pharmaceutical industry because of their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties. The researchers identified 79 phenolic compounds in three strains of Cannabis grown…

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Stella McCartney names Tom Mendenhall its new CEO

Published September 8, 2025 Stella McCartney has new leadership with Tom Mendenhall, an experienced executive who’s been at Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford and Gucci, named as its new CEO. See catwalkStella McCartney – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight He takes over from Amandine Ohayon, who’s exiting her post after almost two years (she joined in late 2023). But she’ll…

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