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…
NAG Conference Registration Open
Registration is open for the 2019 National Advisory Group (NAG) Conference, set for Sept. 8-11, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis. NAG provides the industry one of the most exclusive environments for small, mid-sized and family-owned retailers to interact with one another and share ideas for reducing operating costs and increasing sales. “The agenda…
Unique Vaping Pod System
When innovation is combined with simplicity and fashion it becomes the ultimate sophistication. Smoking Vapor, based in the U.S., has introduced the Mi-Pod, which takes vaping to another level designed to satisfy and delight the adult smoker. Backed by a 100% warranty, the Mi-Pod is a unique pod system that uses two-milliliter refillable pods that…
Energy Shot with CBD
VitaminEnergy has released a CBD super-infused VitaminEnergy shot. Now that the Farm Bill passed, allowing CBD to be sold and purchased nationally, the company is helping to bring CBD mainstream this year. VitaminEnergy is including of 10 milligrams of pure hemp-derived cannabidiol CBD that is U.S. sourced in its newest line of VitaminEnergy shots. Additionally,…
2019 Foodservice Trends Report
From delivery and breakfast all day to sustainable, plant-based and healthy, eating patterns are evolving and c-stores are adapting to own the marketplace. By: Erin Del Conte, Senior Editor 2019 has arrived and the drive toward a “convenience economy” is in full swing, impacting all areas of business, especially foodservice. Foodservice customers want higher-quality items…
CBD Sports Water
Puration Inc. has introduced new EVERx CBD Sports Water Bullet Bottles to ring in the new year. EVERx has been undergoing an all around update after reaching over a million dollars in annual sales. The EVERx logo has been refreshed, with patented cannabis extraction partner Kali-Extracts, the EVERx formula has been improved, and with copacker…
CBD-Infused Coconut Bites
Weller, a pioneer in CBD-infused food and beverage products, has launched of its first product line: CBD Coconut Bites, available in Dark Chocolate, Caramel and Original flavor varieties. Weller is on a mission to bring ground-breaking products to the market that will change the way consumers can access the power of CBD through simple, delicious,…
CBD Oral Dispenser
Swissx Oil & Confectionery Inc. and Kohanoff Affiliated have launched a partnership to distribute Swissx CBD products in over 500 convenience stores and gas stations across the Southern California region. Swissx products are made from hemp seed grown and processed in Switzerland to create the purest and most powerful CBD possible, with zero THC. The…
Hemp Energy Drink Flavors
Kona Gold Solutions Inc., a hemp and CBD-lifestyle brand focused on product development in the functional beverage sector, has launched new hemp energy drink flavors, Cotton Candy and Cherry Vanilla. The two new flavors have zero calories, zero sugar, are made with natural flavors and organic hemp, and offered in its popular 12-ounce slim line…
TPE 2019 Headed to Las Vegas in February
NATO’s Industry Outlook begins Monday, Feb. 11 before the show floor opens. TPE 2019 is set to bring together the entire tobacco, vapor and alternative industries for three days of networking, learning, exhibiting and buying this February. It’s a show aimed at building relationships and partnerships, and honoring every facet of our ever-evolving, always-growing industry.…
CBD Meets Vape
BO Vaping, created by the premium e-cigarette provider J WELL, and Ignite CBD, the premium CBD brand founded by Dan Bilzerian, are collaborating on a new product. The creative designers behind BO have engineered technology to offer consumers Ignite’s pure CBD oil in new co-branded BO Caps. The first two flavors, on sale this October,…
TPE 2019 Announces New Tradeshow Details
TPE 2019 offers 25% more floor space than last year. TPE 2019, the first big tobacco, vapor and alternative accessory industries tradeshow of the year, is announcing new details. Bringing together the best people, companies and products in the tobacco, vapor and alternative accessory business, TPE 2019 is already a must-attend event for exhibitors looking…
Pure CBD Oil
Pure Stasis CBD, or Cannabidiol, is an all-natural 100% USA made therapeutic nutraceutical product. It’s doctor tested and patient approved for maximum body retention. Don’t be fooled with gimmicks about water-soluble products and products that contain false fillers. Pure Stasis products are made with time-released oils allowing for complete absorption and lasting up to 12…