The U.S. Hemp Brokerage LLC (USHB) and cannabinoid (CBD) product manufacturer NuLeaf Naturals have joined in a partnership for developing convenience and specialty store programs for NuLeaf’s CBD and full spectrum hemp products. NuLeaf Naturals CEO Ian Kelly cited USHB’s experience and leadership with developing the dispensary and large scale convenience and specialty store programs…
New CBD Seltzer James & James Launches
New CBD seltzer brand James & James launched this week as the first craft sparkling beverage made with full spectrum, hemp flower-derived CBD extract sourced from in-house hemp. Each 12 oz glass bottle of James & James features 25mg of CBD sourced from its parent company CFH Ltd.’s Colorado farm. As the latest product from…
Pet Releaf Lands on Inc.’s List of Growing Companies
CBD hemp health brand for pets Pet Releaf has earned a spot on Inc. Magazine’s list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States for 2021. The recognition of Pet Releaf’s aggressive growth trajectory is a reflection of key brand decisions and initiatives that helped strengthen its sales and presence across the country.…
Circle K Set to Be Exclusive Store for whisl CBD Vape
Convenience chain Circle K will be the brick-and-mortar outlet for diversified cannabis, hemp and vaporization company Canopy Growth Corp.’s first CBD vape, called whisl. The new line, which launched this week at Canopy Growth’s online store, will be available on store shelves starting Oct. 1, at more than 3,000 Circle K convenience stores nationwide. The…
Level Select CBD Functional Gummies
Performance-based CBD products line Level Select CBD, part of the Kadenwood family of brands, announced the nationwide rollout of its Level Select Gummies, featuring three unique benefit and flavor blends made with CBD isolate developed through Level Select’s U.S.-based seed-to-shelf production process, which ensures each product offers maximum potency and value to consumers. Formulated with…
Zolt Beverage Mixes Coming to Harmon, Bed Bath & Beyond
Wellness beverage brand Zolt is expanding brick-and-mortar retail distribution to Harmon and Bed Bath & Beyond. Shoppers can now find Zolt in nearly 300 stores nationwide, as well as online. The new retail partnerships come at a time when the company sees health-conscious consumers looking to feel and perform better with ease, great taste and…
CBD Science Group Research Gets Nod From UK Cancer Institute
United Kingdom-based biopharmaceutical company CBD Science Group has earned a highly sought-after endorsement from Britain’s National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI). The institute’s Living With and Beyond Cancer (LWBC) Executive Group endorsed CBD Science Group’s real-world evidence (RWE) study into the role that cannabinoids can play in treating cancer related pain. CBD Science Group is enabling…
Audacious Brand and Professional Bull Riders Form Innovative Partnership
Premier competitive rodeo organization Professional Bull Riders (PBR) has partnered with Australis Capital Inc.’s Audacious brand in a multi-year agreement making Audacious the Official CBD of Professional Bull Riders. “Professional bull riders are considered among the toughest athletes in sports, followed by hard-working fans who often hold physically demanding jobs that take a toll on…
Chicques Organic Hemp Tea Has No CBD, No THC
Ben Franklin thinks that Chiques Creek Organic Hemp Tea is Revolutionary – at least, that’s the idea of a colonial-themed commercial featuring Benjamin Franklin in a modern-day market. For both Chiques (pronounced chick-eez) and the inventive American founding father, Pennsylvania is home. Chiques Creek Organic Hemp Teas are produced and bottled by Kreider Farms, a…
BudPop Adds Vape Carts to Delta-8 Line
Delta-8 THC product maker BudPop has launched its Delta-8 THC vaping cartridges, joining the company’s other Delta-8 offerings of gummies and hemp flower. The two available flavor options are Strawberry Gelato and Grape Runtz – both are additive-free and made in the USA. The company bills the Delta-8 THC carts as offering strong yet not…
Smokables Deal Clears Way for California Hemp Products Bill
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable is reporting that a final deal has been reached with California Gov. Gavin Newsom to move to final passage AB 45, a long term effort to explicitly permit the retail sale of hemp-derived extracts such as CBD in the state. A highlight of the compromise was the removal of language to…
Global Widget Grows Portfolio With New Mystic Labs Delta-8 Brand
CBD and health and wellness product maker Global Widget has officially joined the Delta-8 THC product club, this week introducing its newest brand, Mystic Labs. The new Mystic Labs line features premium hemp-derived Delta-8 THC products, including gummies, vapes, tincture oils and the trifecta series (shot and gummies). “Delta-8 is one of the most popular…
Kona Gold Beverage Raises Capital to Fund Growth Plans
Melbourne, Fla.-based Kona Gold Beverage, parent company of Kona Gold LLC and Gold Leaf Distribution LLC, took the first step in growth plans by raising $3 million in capital via a Securities Purchase Agreement (SPA) with YA II PN Ltd., the company announced. Kona Gold Beverage is a holding company focused on product development in…
What Are Certificates of Analysis for Hemp-CBD Products?
When reviewing cannabidiol (CBD) and other hemp-based products, retailers will run across manufacturers mentioning an item’s certificate of analysis (COA). They should ignore that at their peril. The COA is an important element to assuring that a CBD vendor’s product is the real deal. The COA isn’t unique to the CBD industry. It is common…
Expect Growth in Gummies, Report Says
According to a recent report from market intelligence firm Grand View Research, the market is witnessing significant growth owing to the rising health-conscious consumer base demanding easy-to-consume dosage forms of supplements. And that includes CBD gummies. The global gummy market size was valued at $16.28 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a…
American Green Brand Launching on Groupon
Phoenix-based CBD and hemp product brand American Green will expand its e-commerce presence by launching on Groupon.com, where consumers will be able to purchase its premium CBD and hemp products with vouchers located on the digital platform beginning in September. The company is hopeful this newest revenue stream through Groupon will echo or exceed the…
Social Responsibility Driving CBD Beverage Growth
New data from cannabis market research firm High Yield Insights reveals that consumers of CBD beverages care far more about issues such as sustainability than most adults, with 41% of CBD drinkers reporting a preference for sustainable brands compared to 21% of the general U.S. population aged 21 and over. Similarly, 40% of CBD beverage…
Your CBD Store, Florida International University Athletics Partner on Research
National U.S. hemp retailer Your CBD Store and the athletic training department at Florida International University (FIU) have teamed for a strategic partnership to conduct joint research around cannabinoid science. The collaboration between Your CBD Store’s parent company, SunFlora Inc., and the athletic training department at FIU’s Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences…
NuLeaf Naturals Launches Multicannabinoid Formula
A sign of more innovation in the cannabinoid market, NuLeaf Naturals launched its new multicannabinoid oil and softgels offerings, a comprehensive formula designed to elevate health and well-being. The daily blend contains several key cannabinoids, including CBD, CBG, CBN, CBC and Delta 8 THC, in a balanced profile to supercharge the endocannabinoid system. “NuLeaf Naturals…
Global Widget Podcast Wins Digital Media Award
The “CPG & CBD University Podcast,” produced by CBD and health and wellness manufacturer Global Widget, has been named Podcast of the Year by public relations website PR Daily in its 2021 Digital Marketing & Social Media Awards. The “CPG & CBD University Podcast,” formerly known as the “CBD University Podcast,” debuted on podcast platforms…
Report: Pet Owners Happy With CBD Products
Leafreport.com, the CBD industry’s peer-reviewed watchdog website, released results from a comprehensive survey of pet owners who give their pets cannabidiol (CBD) products. The report showed that 50% of pet owners reported using CBD for their cat or dog, and 74% indicated that they were likely, or very likely, to recommend pet CBD products to…
Cannabis Exec Backing Veterans Nonprofit Hero Project USA
US Hemp Brokerage (USHB) founder Jeff Cole this week announced his sponsorship of Hero Project USA, a new nonprofit organization created to give the cannabis industry a way to give back to American veterans by providing them with financial assistance, job training and housing. The annual goal of Hero Project USA is to raise $1…
VetCBD Scholarships Help Veterinary Students
Veterinarian-founded cannabis company VetCBD Hemp announced that applications are open for its inaugural Memorial Scholarship Program for veterinary students, veterinary technicians and veterinary technician students across the nation. The program allows VetCBD to give back to the veterinary community while investing in the future of veterinary medicine and research. Each $1,000 scholarship awarded will be…
Cannadips Releasing New Terpenes Product Line
Humboldt, Calif.-based Boldt Runners Corp., the exclusive licensee of Cannadips CBD, known for its lineup of innovative dip alternatives for consumers who don’t want to consume cannabinoids, will be launching a new lineup of Cannadips products nationwide this fall. Products in the new line – called Cannadips Terpenes – are terpene-infused pouches that are THC…
Report: Regulatory Uncertainty Hindering Cannabis-CBD Markets
In its latest report, cannabis industry data, analytics and technology firm New Frontier Data analysis of the progression of regulatory oversight in the world’s two largest cannabis consumer markets. “2021 Cannabis Regulatory Landscape: Emerging Trends in North America & Europe” provides an understanding of governmental inconsistencies and regional market dynamics shaping the regulatory landscape, as…