Happi, a female-founded cannabis-infused seltzer that launched in Michigan in 2021, is now growing its distribution area into the state of Maine. Happi believes that health and happiness go hand-in-hand, and life’s moments — both big and small — deserve to be celebrated with the perfect sidekick. These breakthrough seltzers are made with all-natural, vegan…
Boston Hemp Expands Wholesale Division
Boston Hemp Inc. has expanded its wholesale business to included territories nationwide. The company has built a strong business presence in the Northeastern corridor of the country and expects that by exposing the brand to other states that sales will continue to grow. Hanover, Mass.-based Boston Hemp Inc.’s wholesale division is responsible for sales on…
Why Should My C-Store Sell CBD?
The cannabidiol (CBD) market is continuing to grow, and it provides a new market area for convenience stores. Before considering CBD sales, it’s important for c-stores to check to ensure CBD is legal in your market area. If it is, this segment can appeal to a number of different demographics. Here are a few reasons…
Are CBD Topicals Better Than Edibles?
Whether to use cannabidiol (CBD) topicals or edibles can come down to personal preference. The numbers reveal that edibles are the most popular with customers. For one, the edibles segment is a broad category encompassing gummies, capsules, and food and snack products containing CBD. Because most customers are familiar with taking a pill or eating…
Should My C-Store Sell Pet CBD?
As more convenience stores are evaluating the CBD market, they’re questions which products they need to offer to best attract customers to the segment. Pet CBD may be an ideal product for the convenience channel to consider adding to their CBD inventory. Pet CBD is a growing product segment expected to hit $500 million in…
How to Boost CBD Sales at C-Stores in 2022
Convenience stores are uniquely positioned to capitalize on the cannabidiol (CBD) market. C-stores already carry most of the product categories that now feature CBD-infused options, and they’re already a one-stop shop for customers fueling up or buying cigarettes and energy drinks. Still, CBD sales have faced challenges in the past year at convenience stores. At…
Who Is Buying Topical CBD?
The cannabidiol (CBD) market is forecast to reach $449 million by 2026, representing a 21% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2021 to 2026, according to Brightfield Group. As the popularity of CBD and the market continues to grow, more retailers are offering CBD products to customers. When customers think about CBD, many think of…
Prima Introduces Chill Out, a Vegan CBD Chew for Stress
The Uplifters’ Prima PBC (Prima), has introduced Chill Out, a vegan CBD chew featuring a patent-pending, nutrient-dense formula. Prima is an award-winning, science-backed whole body wellness brand making potent plant therapeutic skincare, body care and supplements. Prima claims its Chill Out product outperforms traditional gummy and CBD gummy in ingredient quality, delivery system and overall…
NBA Hall-of-Famer Isiah Thomas to Give Keynote Speech at Benzinga Cannabis Conference
One World Products Inc. (OWP), the largest Black-controlled, fully-licensed hemp and cannabis producer in Colombia, announce that its Chairman and CEO, Isiah Thomas, is set to deliver the opening keynote address at the 2022 Benzinga Cannabis Conference on April 20-21, 2022, at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. “I am honored to be discussing One World’s mission…
U.S. Cannabis Sales Projected to Surpass $33 Billion by End of 2022
The recently released 2022 MJBiz Factbook projects that retail cannabis sales in the U.S. will surpass $33 billion by the end of 2022 and more than $52 billion by the end of 2026. Produced by the editorial team at MJBiz, owned by Emerald Holding Inc., the MJBiz Factbook has been the most trusted resource for…
What Is the Difference Between Cannabis and Hemp?
When people talk about cannabis, they’re usually referring to what’s also called weed or marijuana, which come from a strain of the Cannabis sativa plant that contains more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is responsible for the psychoactive effects that make one feel high. But hemp also comes from the Cannabis sativa plant. Hemp is…
What’s the Difference Between CBD Soft Gels and CBD Oil?
Both CBD soft gels and oil are popular forms with different benefits, and each may serve a different consumer best. Customers interested in cannabidiol (CBD) can select a number of different forms, from gummies to soft gels to tinctures to oils. New CBD customers often have questions about what form is right for them. Today…
NACS Educational Session Highlights Cannabis Opportunities for C-Stores
In a session called, “What’s New With Cannabis?” Melissa Vonder Haar, managing director, ISEE Store Innovations; Jon Taets, director, government relations, NACS; Trevor Fencott, president/CEO, Fire & Flower; and Chris Walsh, CEO and president of Marijuana Business Daily, discussed the opportunity in cannabis for convenience stores. Vonder Haar shared a number of stats on what’s…
Does CBD Have Psychoactive Properties?
CBD products are all the rage today. Customers can select from CBD oils, CBD-infused beverages, gummies and chocolate as well as topicals — from muscle rub to lip balm — among other items containing CBD. You’ve probably heard that CBD comes from cannabis, so does that mean it can get you high? CBD (cannabidiol) is…
What Types of CBD Products Should I Sell in My C-Store?
As convenience store retailers look to add cannabidiol (CBD) products to their stores, they’re finding they have a large number of options, which can leave them wondering which type of CBD product is going to appeal to the most customers. CBD is available in numerous forms today, such as edible gummies, oral tinctures that go…
What’s Ahead for CBD and Cannabis-Infused Foods & Beverages?
Cannabidiol (CBD) beverages and cannabis-infused beverages are a growing trend. Some 23% of consumers report wanting to try CBD beverages and 22% say they want to try CBD-infused foods, according to market research firm Datassential. Still, CBD-infused beverages remain a new concept to most customers. Mike Kostyo, trendologist for Datassential, pointed out that more consumers…
Who Is the CBD Wellness Consumer?
Shoppers seek out cannabidiol (CBD) products for a variety of reasons. For example, some may be looking for help in managing anxiety, while others may be looking to reduce stress or eliminate pain. Brightfield Group, a consumer insights and marketing intelligence firm for the CBD and cannabis industries recently identified another key CBD-user profile: The…
CBD-Infused Recovery Drink Serves Up Functional Benefits
Kill Cliff CBD is a full spectrum hemp-infused sports drink with 25 milligrams of CBD. The revolutionary formula in the KILL CLIFF CBD drink delivers the high-quality hydration and replenishment KILL CLIFF is known for with the functional benefits of CBD. Many consumers turn to CBD to help with anxiety or physical pain. The ground-breaking…
Product Showcase: Marley CBD-Infused Chocolates
Docklight Brands has introduced Marley CBD-infused Chocolates. Made with the highest quality ingredients to promote well-being, Marley CBD-infused chocolates are crafted to delight the senses and to discover a new way to feel all right. Each piece of chocolate contains 10 milligrams of CBD and it comes in a range of flavors including Sea Salt…
Product Showcase: Docklight Brands’ Marley CBD Skincare Line
The Marley CBD Skincare line combines tropical botanicals with hemp‐derived broad-spectrum CBD to moisturize and revitalize.The Marley CBD Skincare initial product line includes: CBD Aloe After Sun – A cooling CBD‐infused gel with aloe, juniper berry, ginger root extract and spearmint oil that hydrates sun‐soaked skin, (one ounce; SRP $12.99). CBD Hand Cream – Featuring…
What’s the Difference Between CBD and THC?
Both CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are cannabinoids, which are chemical compounds produced by the cannabis plant. The cannabis plant is said to produce more than 100 cannabinoids, but CBD and THC are the two that are most widely known by the general public. While both CBD and THC are cannabinoids, they interact with different…
Canterbury Group Debuts Jamaican Brew House
Jamaican Brew House’s cannabis beverages will include both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers, ciders and seltzers. Canterbury Group is launching Jamaican Brew House, a Jamaican-based cannabis beverage company that produces all-natural products for the health-conscious consumer who wants the benefits of CBD and THC. Canterbury Group is a global investment firm with $6 billion of assets…
SōRSE Technology Introduces Water-Soluble CBD Emulsion
Emulsion technology helps brand develop CBD-infused products with consistent dosing and no cannabis taste or smell. SōRSE Technology introduced its water-soluble CBD, hemp extract and terpene emulsion technology that solves the challenges around infusing beverages, food items and topicals with CBD, terpenes and other cannabinoids at SupplySide West, held Oct. 15-19 in Las Vegas. With…
More than 6.4 Million Searching CBD on Google
CBD trending on google as more customers get curious. CBD is trending as more customers google the term to educate themselves, which has some experts predicting a ‘cannabis boom’ is getting underway. In fact, “CBD has become insanely popular,” said Dr. John W. Ayers, vice chief of innovation at the University of California, San Diego’s…
Wawa, Kum & Go and VERC Enterprises Talk Core Values at NAG
The second day of the National Advisory Group (NAG) Conference, held Sept. 8-11 in Minneapolis, kicked off with a burning issue educational session on the importance of family values in the convenience store industry. John Lofstock, the executive director of NAG, welcomed attendees to the conference in an opening address. “I’d like to thank you…