Isabelle Gustafson

The JOB Rolling Papers brand is launching a line of products in collaboration with rap mogul Birdman’s $TUNNA brand. JOB x $TUNNA Champagne Rolling Papers feature organic hemp paper sourced from Champagne, France, and will be sold in 1 ¼ and 1 ½ booklets. Following the launch, JOB x $TUNNA plans to expand its line…

By now, you may have heard of delta-8, a relatively new cannabinoid that popped up in late 2020. Delta-8 was legalized in most states thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, which effectively modified the definition of tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) to exclude THCs in hemp from the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). Any derivative, isomer or cannabinoid of…

  According to Brightfield Group, consumers spent $426 million on pet CBD in 2020, and the market research firm expects it to reach $629 million in sales by the end of 2021. Dozens of prominent CBD brands have developed pet products in the last year, giving consumers more access and options for purchasing. Looking at…

Delta-8 THC entered the cannabinoid scene in December 2020, and according to research firm Brightfield Group, conversations around delta-8 grew 163% from December 2020 to April 2021. Only six months into the trend, 23% of American CBD users are already aware of delta-8 THC. First things first: What is delta-8? Delta-8 is a “quasi-legal” cannabinoid…

  Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a chemical compound from the Cannabis sativa plant. And its many forms, such as balms, oils and gummies, have become increasingly popular among today’s consumers, particularly considering it’s relatively new to the market. So, overall how many Americans actually know what it is? Data platform Invisibly, through its Realtime Research…

  Data from from Pittsburgh-based market research firm CivicScience reveals the cannabis methods that different social media users prefer. According to the survey, weighted by U.S. adults ages 21 and older, TikTok users are the most likely to report that they prefer edibles over other methods of using cannabis, compared with Instagram users and Facebook…

  Market research firm Brightfield Group’s CBD Consumer Insights Q1 2021 report reveals new information about the CBD consumer — specifically, the “Pet CBD Buyer.” Pet CBD turned out to be more than a passing fad, the report shows. Consumers spent $426 million on pet CBD in 2020, and Brightfield Group expects it to reach…

Global Widget announced the completion of its new in-house formulation lab at its manufacturing headquarters in Tampa, Fla. Its new 400-square-foot lab is staffed by a growing team of formulation scientists and quality specialists, with eight new positions recently added. The lab, featured on an episode of the CBD University Podcast here, supports the company’s…

Camberwell, an integrated cannabis company, has officially launched in the U.S., now offering a line of full spectrum hemp flower extract (CBD Oil) products. The initial launch includes tinctures, vapes and gummies. Grown and processed on Camberwell’s Farm in the heart of Oregon’s Columbia Basin, Camberwell’s products are produced in a state-of-the-art extraction site, the…

  Cannabigerol, better known as CBG, is one of more than 120 identified cannabinoid compounds found within cannabis. Other more common cannabinoids obtained from cannabis plants include cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). CBG specifically is the decarboxylated form of cannabigerolic acid (CBGA), the parent molecule from which other cannabinoids are synthesized. Because it is present…

CBD brand Elixinol has introduced Immune Gut Health, the first and only CBD capsules powered by Ginfort, a proprietary ingredient to aid in digestion that contains 13 times more ginger actives than traditional ginger powders. Immune Gut Health capsules each contain a combination of 15 milligrams of CBD and 200 milligrams of Ginfort. Both ingredients…

Global Widget, the manufacturer and distributor of CBD brands Hemp Bombs and Nature’s Script, announced the launch of a health and wellness line of gummies called Defense Boost that uses natural ingredients such as elderberry and apple cider vinegar to help support the body’s immune system. “We’ve always been focused on health and well-being with our…

On Thursday, CStore Decisions hosted a CBD-focused webinar for convenience retailers, “Success in CBD: What C-Stores Need to Know,” featuring E-Alternative Solutions (EAS) Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Chris Howard and Director of Trade Marketing Mike Sullivan, as well as Brad Campbell, category leader of tobacco & CBD for Altoona, Pa.-based c-store…

NuLeaf Naturals has launched its new full spectrum CBD balm. CBD works naturally with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which helps to regulate a variety of functions including pain, inflammation, anxiety, sleep and more. While most people are familiar with ingestible CBD oil, balms and salves are gaining popularity for their targeted topical use in areas…

High Tide Inc., a retail-focused cannabis corporation enhanced by the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 80% of Fab Nutrition, operating as FABCBD, for $20.64 million and will have a three-year option to acquire the remaining 20% of FABCBD at any time. Founded in…

Pittsburgh-based market research firm CivicScience found that consumers are most interested in using CBD edibles over other types of CBD products. According to a CivicScience survey weighted according to U.S. Census figures for gender and age, 18 and older, close to half of all consumers surveyed (40%) said they either prefer to use or are…

Cannabis retail traffic was up 9.5%, and sales rebounded 8.4% year-over-year on 4/20, according to Cova Software, the largest Cannabis point-of-sale (POS) company in North America. While major outages plagued several big POS systems, Cova reported its fourth straight year of perfect uptime (100%) and benchmark transaction speeds (1.4 seconds). During peak hours on 4/20,…

Global Widget, the manufacturer and distributor of CBD brands Hemp Bombs, Nature’s Script and Perfect Paws Hemp, is returning to trade shows to showcase its CBD products and other new product offerings at this year’s Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE). The in-person event will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, May 12-14, in Las…

Crown Distributing has launched a new range of intensely flavored all-hemp smoking wrappers under the WILD HEMP Hemp Wraps brand. Initially launched in limited markets, the demand for the Wild Hemp wraps brand has exceeded customer expectations, and the brand will now be offered nationwide. Available in six unique flavors, Wild Hemp Hemp Wraps have…

New data from from Pittsburgh-based market research firm CivicScience reveals a correlation between back pain and the use of cannabidiol (CBD) products. According to a survey generated April 7, 2021, weighted according to U.S. Census figures for gender and age, 18 and older, 7% of people experience severe back pain, while 34% — over a third…

Canopy Growth Corp., a cannabis, CBD and vaporization device company, announced alcohol distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits as the distribution partner for its U.S. portfolio of CBD-infused beverages. This partnership announcement follows the recent launch of Quatreau, Canopy’s first line of CBD-infused beverages sold in the U.S. market. “Through this groundbreaking partnership, we will…

Cornbread Hemp, the most widely distributed CBD brand from Kentucky, announced the launch of its Organic Berry CBD Gummies. Made with 100% plant-based, vegan-friendly ingredients, this is the first CBD gummy product to be full spectrum and USDA certified organic. Instead of using gelatin or other animal products, Cornbread Hemp uses apple pectin. As with…

New data from from Pittsburgh-based market research firm CivicScience reveals that the majority of cannabidiol (CBD) consumers are satisfied with their experience — and with the products they’ve tried. According to a survey generated April 7, 2021, weighted according to U.S. Census figures for gender and age, 17% of consumers who’ve tried CBD report satisfaction with…

Several months after a successful soft launch, Essence Smokes is introducing the first cannabigerol (CBG) cigarette brand into the international market, offering consumers a 100% natural, tobacco-free and additive-free smokable product. Essence Smoke cigarettes are crafted from hemp rolling paper. Their natural filters biodegrade in less than a week upon reaching the ocean and within…

Milwaukee, Wis.-based FAB CBD announced the re-release of its popular FAB PETS Calm & Cool Premium CBD Dog Treats. The brand, established in 2017, has a mission to help humans and their canine friends maintain a preventative wellness lifestyle through science, innovation and supplementation that is used for its FAB CBD and FAB Nutrition bands.…