Ohio Governor Temporarily Bans Intoxicating Hemp Through Executive Order
Ohio's Governor has announced an executive order to ban all intoxicating hemp products in the state for 90 days, effective Tuesday October 14.
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Could This Bill Legalize Intoxicating Hemp? Here’s A First Look.
An early draft copy of a federal bill legalizing consumable hemp products could circumvent the "backdoor" opened by the 2018 Farm Bill.
Nowadays Tests THC Template For Sports At F1 Miami Grand Prix; ‘It’s A Massive Experiment’
Hemp-derived THC brand Nowadays activated at Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix earlier this month, presenting a case study in how cannabis beverages can partner with live event venues.
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Do Cannabis Beverages Have An Ecommerce Problem?
Cannabis beverages are at a crossroads where on the one hand it is seeking clearer regulation on the path to broader retail distribution, but aligning with the alcohol industry could sacrifice hemp drinks' key growth driver: ecommerce sales.
Hi-er Highs: Cannabis Beverages Chase THC Dosage
Hemp-derived THC drink brands and beverage-alcohol distributors are growing closer as they seek to open up new opportunities in higher-dose products as value becomes a more pressing metric for shoppers.
California Approves Hemp THC Ban
Hemp-derived THC beverages and edibles are now officially off limits in California after the state's Office of Administrative Law approved Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed emergency ban on Monday.
Working It Out: Will THC Infused Sports Drinks Improve Category Performance?
After a lackluster adoption in the early 2020s, a second wave of CBD-infused hydration and sports drinks is building a new consumer base alongside the successful adoption of low-dose, hemp-derived cannabis beverages.
What’s Next For Hemp-Derived THC After California’s Emergency Action?
Hemp-derived cannabis companies face an uncertain path forward as they navigate an increasingly difficult climate for retail distribution as states like California restrict what can be sold and where.
Massachusetts Offers Glimpse Of The Uphill Battle For Hemp Beverages
Massachusetts regulators officially put an end to the sale of hemp-derived CBD and THC products outside of dispensaries last week. Here's what it means for cannabis industry stakeholders in the state and foretells other regulatory moves throughout the country.
Certification Program Addresses “Underdeveloped” Non-Alc, THC Drink Categories
AFicioNAdo is tackling the lack of educational resources for the non-alcoholic (NA) and THC beverage industries with a set of certification programs that target on-premise purveyors, distributors and retailers.
Snoop Dogg Bursts Into Cannabis Beverages With ‘Death Row’ Drink
Legendary rapper, weed advocate and rising CPG player Snoop Dogg is teaming with Texas-based Hill Beverage Co. to use iconic rap label Death Row Records as a way to enter the rapidly expanding world of cannabis beverages.
High Spirits: Next-Gen Cannabis Drinks Seek to Emulate, Evolve Alcohol
Rather than trying to pull spirits drinkers into a new format, a cohort of emerging brands are looking to make the transition from cocktails to cannabis as smooth as possible.
Purity Enters CBD Market Via Kadenwood Partnership
Natural beverage brand Purity Organic is teaming with CBD supplier Kadenwood on a partnership to produce a range of CBD-infused food, beverage, personal care and pet products.
Hemp Horizons: Socati’s Private Label Targets Minor Cannabinoids
Beyond THC and CBD, some studies suggest that other cannabinoids -- such as CBG (cannabigerol) and CBN (cannabinol) -- offers a range of other functional benefits, including antibacterial and antispasmodic effects.
Le Herbe Brings Ultrasonic Technology to Cannabis Beverages
Cannabis beverage manufacturer Le Herbe wants to help consumers get their buzz faster, and has partnered with ultrasonic liquid processing company Qsonica to develop new methods of extraction, preservation, and processing of drinkable cannabinoids.
Press Clips: Ritual Coffee Roasters Teams with Cannabis Startup for THC Cold Brew
San Francisco-based Ritual Coffee Roasters team with Somatik for a THC-infused cold brew coffee, a California lawmaker wants plastic caps tethered to bottles to reduce environmental damage, Whole Foods announces it will close nine stores, and Hint Water CEO Kara Goldin quits NACIE.