06/18/2026
For years, h**p hurds were often treated as a byproduct.
Now new research from Virginia Tech and Kyung Hee University suggests h**p hurds may have value as a feedstock for fully bio-based molded fiber packaging materials, adding to the growing list of opportunities for h**p processing.
The bigger takeaway isn't just the packaging.
It's the reminder that value can exist far beyond the primary product.
Every h**p stalk contains fiber and hurd. The more markets that emerge for both, the stronger the economics become for growers, processors, and the industry as a whole.
That's where processing infrastructure matters.
The Bish Decorticator helps transform h**p stalks into separated fiber and hurd streams, creating opportunities to participate in emerging markets that extend far beyond the field.
đź“„ Study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0141813026018854
What emerging market for h**p fiber or hurd are you watching most closely?
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