Looming THC Ban Has Retailers, Brands Searching For Alternative Buzzes
Hemp beverage retailers and non-alc brands are preparing to pivot into non-THC alternatives as the November ban looms.
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Hemp Update: Kentucky, S. Carolina Shift to Alcohol Retail
States are taking various approaches to regulating intoxicating hemp as the November deadline to potentially ban the category draws closer.
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Hemp Ban Deadline Could Be Extended Under New Bill [Updated]
An Indiana congressman has proposed legislation to push back the upcoming hemp ban for three years, allowing more time to carve out a regulatory framework for hemp products.
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Insider Daily Briefing: Why Cannabevs Keep Chugging Despite Challenges
Daily BevNET readers are likely aware of the regulatory setbacks that have hit big cannabis markets like California and New Jersey in recent weeks, but despite those challenges more cannabis industry players are flocking to the opportunity.
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.
Inside Amazon Saver’s Private Label Debut
Today, Amazon announced the launch of a new brand, Amazon Saver, to bulk up its private label department; the value-focused grocery brand will be available both in Amazon Fresh stores and online.
SEC Slaps KDP Over Sustainability Claims
The SEC has charged Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) $1.5 million for making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of K-Cups after finding that two of the largest recycling companies in the country had “significant concerns” about processing those tiny plastic pods.
CA Closing Door On Hemp-Derived THC Products
Citing concerns over public health, California's Governor Gavin Newsom proposed on Friday an emergency regulation that will heavily restrict “intoxicating hemp products.”
Is SBA Bureaucracy Bankrupting Small Businesses? It’s Not That Simple.
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, business owners were panicking at the thought of going under. For many, federal financial assistance programs felt like a lifeline. Now, some claim they are sinking the ship.
Legal Updates: Crossover Beverage Guidance Takes Shape, DTC Laws Advance
With crossover products gaining shelf space, more guidance is emerging from trade associations and states to steer how brands, retailers and regulators define and treat these offerings.
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.
Report: FTC Preparing Lawsuit Against Southern Glazer’s
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is preparing a lawsuit against Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, the nation’s largest alcohol distributor, over its pricing practices, according to a Politico report published yesterday.
Kroger/Albertsons: 166 Stores and Support Assets Added To Updated Divestiture Plan With C&S
Two months after the FTC completed a review of Kroger and Albertsons’ proposed supermarket mega-merger and filed a lawsuit to block the deal, the grocery chains have added more store locations and assets to an updated version of their definitive divestiture agreement with C&S Wholesalers.
Adult Beverage Alliance Forms to Advocate for Hemp THC Regulations in New England
As hemp-derived delta-9 beverages shake up the market, state legislatures are scrambling to regulate the sudden influx of THC-infused products. In Massachusetts and Rhode Island, a new industry group – the Adult Beverage Association (ABA) – has formed to help guide the law.
Instacart Shareholders Claim It Overstated Growth Potential In Class Action Suits
Instacart is facing a pair of lawsuits from disgruntled shareholders seeking to recover damages for losses incurred after the online shopping platform allegedly knowingly exaggerated its growth prospects.
How 2023’s Legal Battles Are Shaping The Future of BevAlc
From lawsuits against major distributors to celebrity breakups, it's been a year of high profile BevAlc legal disputes. But what are the most important 2023 cases that lawyers are tracking into the next year and how might they impact the industry?