Sleep-challenged consumers are waking up to CBD as a sleep aid, according to data collected by Chicago-based CBD market analyst Brightfield Group for its U.S. CBD Consumer Insights. For the final quarter of 2020, Brightfield reports that sleep was the No. 1 attribute that CBD consumers wanted from those products, for the first time ranking…
Pet Charities to Benefit From CBDfx Campaign
As part of National Pet Adoption Month, CBD products company CBDfx is launching a national campaign to raise awareness for homeless animals and giving back to local nonprofits and animal shelters. Starting this week, CBDfx is offering a Search Dog Fundraising Bundle with their most popular CBD for Pets products and is donating 100% of…
Happy Lane Zero-THC CBD
Happy Lane is the latest offering from CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD. Happy Lane 0.00% THC products provide fun, effective CBD at affordable retail prices – perfect for young, highly mobile consumers. The brand features delicious CBD in its Cherry Jubilee Gummies, Berry Extraordinary Chews and Peppermint Magic Liquid, plus easy-to-swallow softgels and hands-free topical…
Hemp Pouches Can Mean Longer Lasting Produce
Hemp is scientifically known to have anti-bacterial and anti-microbial features and hemp advocate and product maker Responsibly Organic sees it as the perfect partner to healthy produce – and for a limited time, the company is offering free samples to prove it. The deterioration seen in produce over time, like discoloration, loss of flavor, mold…
Recent Study Reveals Opportunity for CBD in Helping Arthritis Sufferers
Arthritis is one of the most widespread health conditions in the United States and affects one in four adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s more than 54 million men and women. Recent research by ArthroCBD, a subsidiary of Colorado-based oral and topical cannabinoid company Opticann, found that while only…
Meet Fable: The Non-Alcoholic, Premium Botanical Cannabis Cocktail
BKKB Ventures recently launched Fable, a line of four cannabis-infused botanical beverages. The Fable brand offers consumers intentionally-crafted THC/CBD cocktails that draw inspiration from modern mixology, adding a premium cannabis product to the burgeoning alcohol-alternative beverage market. Available for purchase this coming July in select California dispensaries, lounges and delivery platforms, each 12-ounce bottle delivers…
CBD Retailing Pioneer The Vitamin Shoppe Seeks Franchise Partners
For the first time in its 44-year history, omni-channel specialty retailer of nutritional and CBD wellness products The Vitamin Shoppe will partner with business owners to operate franchise stores. Known primarily for connecting consumers with health, wellness and dietary supplements brands, The Vitamin Shoppe and its affiliated Super Supplements banner have been at the forefront…
Down Trend in Hemp Prices Fueling Surge in CBD Brands, Consumers
A four-year trend of falling hemp prices has prodded a surge in marketplace newcomers and boosted demand from consumers, according to a recent report from global cannabis industry data, analytics and technology firm New Frontier Data. Releases this week, the U.S. Hemp Market Landscape: Cannabinoids, Grain & Fiber report detailed the latest perspectives on the…
Charlotte’s Web to Use In-Store Kiosks As Retail Rebounds
Just in time for post-pandemic consumers returning to in-store shopping for their health and wellness needs, Charlotte’s Web last week unveiled two retail innovations. The first is a first-to-market high tech, in-store kiosk that doubles as an educational resource for consumers. The second is a virtual learning lab created specifically for retail employees and managers…
Welcome Wellness With Happy Lane THC-Free CBD
Happy Lane is the latest offering from CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD, America’s #1 selling natural CBD brand. Happy Lane products provide fun, effective CBD at an affordable retail price – perfect for young, and young at heart, consumers always on the go. The product line offers delicious CBD in its Cherry Jubilee Gummies…
Music Maker and Mogul DJ Khaled Releases Men’s CBD Grooming Line
Music mogul, business guru and Grammy Award-winning artist DJ Khaled, in partnership with Endexx Corp., last week debuted Blesswell, a new CBD-infused men’s grooming line, now available exclusively online. The sustainably sourced collection features 100% U.S. grown and processed hemp products that focus on a more natural approach to achieving the healthiest hair and skin.…
Pain Relieving Topicals, Oils Likely to Drive CBD Market Growth
Out of all cannabinoids, cannabidiol (CBD) is gaining in wide usage for therapeutic reasons because of its lack of psychoactive effects. Due to the increasing adoption of CBD-based products to treat ailments, the global cannabidiol market is anticipated to grow at a lucrative rate over the next several years. According to a February report from…
Hemp Industry Backs Senate Bill to Treat CBD as Food Additive
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Hemp Roundtable has applauded introduction in the U.S. Senate of the Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act, legislation that could create a regulatory pathway for cannabidiol (CBD) to be safely used in food, beverages and dietary supplements. “The Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act is a huge win for American consumers,…
Feds Set Standard THC Research Dose
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a leading health agency of the U.S. federal government, has announced a standardized THC dosage that research teams will be required to use when studying cannabis. The standard unit is now set at 5mg, and the unit strictly applies to all studies that have humans as test subjects.…
Sweet Earth Develops Proprietary CBD Cigarette
Vancouver, B.C.-based Sweet Earth Holdings Corp. has completed the development of a proprietary strain of CBD/hemp cigarettes along with Pure Products LLC that will be marketed, sold and distributed under the Sweet Earth Smooth Brand. The cigarettes will be sold as Turkish Blend and will be available on its website at sweethearthsmooth.com and at leading…
What Are the Different Types of CBD Products?
With the rise in acceptance and consumption of CBD products, the number of manufacturers, forms and flavors has grown. Market competition has fostered a creative atmosphere among CBD product makers looking for easier, more familiar and tastier ways to deliver CBD, and also coax hesitant consumers to take advantage of CBD’s benefits. Many products…
Kill Cliff Hits Viral Paydirt With ‘Laser Kitty’ Video
Clean energy drink maker Kill Cliff seems to have once again hit viral marketing paydirt, this time with its “Laser Kitty” promotional music video. Kill Cliff lit up the social media marketing world with its recent launch of “Flaming Joe” CBD beverage, inspired by the popular straight-talking and sometimes brash podcaster Joe Rogan. The video has…
Veteran Beauty Industry Chemists Harnessing CBD’s Benefits
Organic skincare brand Esas Beauty was built on the pillar of forward-thinking products rooted in ritual. The latest addition to its Kolonya Core Collection skincare line, Wild Mint & CBD, takes advantage of cannabidiol’s (CBD) benefits. The product line is named after the Turkish kolonya, meaning cologne, a famous product of Turkey and commonly used…
Immunity Boost Elderberry Gummies
Support your immune system and feel your best year-round with Hemp Bombs Immunity CBD Gummies. Each bite-sized edible contains 15mg of premium CBD to keep you relaxed and 50mg of elderberry extract to help maintain overall wellness. Hemp Bombs CBD Gummies contain the highest-quality ingredients and are made at its in-house facilities in the United…
What Is the Endocannabinoid System?
To understand the endocannabinoid system, it’s a good idea to first understand endocannabinoids. Endocannabinoids are cannabinoids found within the human body that occur naturally. The endocannabinoid system keeps the body’s balance by acting as a homeostatic regulator. It helps the body self-adjust. Cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD) from the hemp plant and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) from…
CBD Health Benefits Propel Market Expectations
A February report from Grand View Research, the “Cannabidiol Market Size, Share and Trends Analysis Report,” found that consumer demand for hemp-derived CBD is on the rise due to its wellness properties. Those wellness properties include anti-aging, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits that have spurred a rapid increase in use. Manufacturers have noticed. The report cites…
Charlotte’s Web’s THC-Free Tinctures Answer Call of Frontline Workers
With the hundreds of thousands of frontline heroes – healthcare workers, fire fighters, police officers, civil service employees and many others – who want the benefits of hemp CBD extracts without THC, cannabidiol (CBD) wellness product manufacturer Charlotte’s Web this week announced the launch of THC-Free 25mg CBD Oil Tinctures in 10 or 30 milliliter…
Canopy Growth Brings Top-selling Quatreau to U.S.
Smiths Falls, Ont.-based Canopy Growth Corp. this month announced its U.S. launch of Quatreau, a premium ready-to-drink CBD-infused sparkling water. The four-flavor drink line is Canopy’s entrée into the high-potential U.S. CBD beverage category. The stateside launch follows the successful 2020 rollout of Canopy Growth’s CBD-infused beverages in Canada, where Quatreau is now the…
What Are Terpenes and How Do They Work in CBD Products?
Terpenes are aromatic oils that, in the cannabis plant, contribute to the aroma and flavor of a distinctive plant. But they also work to bring health benefits either on their own, in concert with each other, as well as with the major cannabinoids cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), as well as the many minor…
CBDfx Pain Relief, Moisturizing Balm Sticks
Supercharged with 750mg of CBD, the 2-ounce balm sticks are a potent combination of broad spectrum, organically grown hemp, effective botanical extracts and essential oils to hydrate and soothe dry skin and bring cooling relief to sore muscles and joints. The new line features two variations. Muscle and Joint: Infused with menthol, the unique cooling…