As a new generation of consumers has shown a preference for alternatives to alcoholic beverages, CBD-beverages containing small amounts of THC are rising to fill that demand. The United Kingdom’s top CBD social tonic is now available with THC in California as Green Monké, a happy new low-dose, cannabis-infused line of sodas that celebrate people…
Who Is the Delta-8 Consumer?
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…
Global Widget Earns US Hemp Authority Certification
CBD manufacturer and distributor Global Widget announced it has received U.S. Hemp Authority Certification (USHA). Global Widget is the company behind CBD brands Hemp Bombs and Nature’s Script, along with the health and wellness brand Defense Boost and a contract manufacturer for leading CBD, health and wellness private label brands. “As a leading manufacturer of…
Caliper Adds Lemonade Flavor to CBD Swiftsticks
CBD beverage powder maker Caliper has added a limited-edition lemonade flavor to its popular Swiftsticks lineup. The summer flavor favorite joins Swiftsticks flavors mixed berry, lemon lime and cool mint in Caliper’s thirst-quenching arsenal of clinically substantiated dissolvable CBD powders. As the weather heats up and summer is in full swing, the new lemonade Swiftsticks…
Pet CBD Market Projected to Hit $629 Million in Sales This Year
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…
What Is Delta-8, and Is It Here to Stay?
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…
Do Consumers Know What CBD Is?
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…
CBD Maker Offering Lifetime, Half-off ‘Heroes Discount’
Miami-based Heroes Health and Wellness this week announced the debut of the Heroes Discount, a new service that will allow retired and active U.S. military and first responders to receive 50% off all company products for life. Verify Pass powers the Heroes Discount, providing a secure and easy way for these heroes to submit their…
Gem + Jane CBD Beverage Targets Women Consumers
Cannabidiol (CBD) product makers are now parsing the CBD beverage consumer market by gender, judging by the latest product from beverage maker CannaCraft. The company recently launched its new Gem + Jane brand, a women-focused sparkling botanical beverage that blends simple ingredients with microdoses of rare cannabinoids, including THCV, Delta-8 THC and CBD. The beverage…
Green Gorilla Adds Broad Spectrum Pet Oil
Malibu, Calif.-based farm to shelf USDA-certified organic hemp CBD product maker Green Gorilla has introduced its new organic, broad spectrum, hemp CBD-infused oil specially formulated for pets. With zero THC, Green Gorilla 1200mg Broad Spectrum Infused Oil for Pets joins the company’s other pet offerings that include other oils in multiple CBD strengths, but also…
Can You Bring CBD on an Airplane?
According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the body that regulates public transportation in the U.S., including air travel, it matters whether your CBD products are derived from hemp or from marijuana. The federal 2018 Farm Bill lifted hemp from the list of controlled substances, reclassifying it as an agricultural commodity. Hemp has less than…
The CBD Opportunity: CBD in C-Stores
When you think about ways you can meet your customers’ health needs, you may immediately think of offering options like natural foods, clean labels, fresh options and products that are low in sugar or sodium — “health foods,” in other words, many of which are focused on physical health and weight loss. But for the…
Sleepless Consumers Waking Up to CBD
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…
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…
Get Prepared for the Possibility of Selling Cannabis
The eventual possibility of selling cannabis is highly appealing to many convenience store retailers. With typical declines in tobacco sales, more fuel-efficient and electric cars impacting fuel volume, and the pandemic impacting foot traffic, this opportunity cannot come fast enough. Currently, the sale of cannabis is fully legal in 17 states and Washington, D.C., and…
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…
TikTok Users Love Edibles
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…
Who Is Buying Pet CBD?
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…
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…
Global Widget Expands Headquarters With New In-House Formulation Lab
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…
Line of CBD Oil Products
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…
What Is CBG?
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 Capsules With Ginger Actives
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 Launches Line of Immune Support Gummies
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…