The Good Shroom Co Inc. (MUSH), through its subsidiary Teonan Biomedical Inc., has announced it is breaking into a new category with a THC-infused beef jerky named OG Jerk. OG Jerk has already launched in all Quebec cannabis stores. The company received its first purchase order for this product of $23,685.12. It is expected to receive replenishment orders…
FDA Contemplates Regulating CBD in Food and Supplements
According to The Wall Street Journal, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is determining whether legal cannabis is safe in food or supplements and plans to make recommendations for regulating the growing number of cannabis-derived products in the coming months. “Given what we know about the safety of CBD so far, it raises concerns for FDA about…
Rimrock Launches Acqua CBD Coffee Infused with Resveratrol, is THC-free
Acqua Cannabis Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rimrock Gold Corp., has launched a line of CBD coffee infused with resveratrol. Acqua has partnered with Vera Roasting Co. to infuse Arabica coffee beans with one of nature’s most potent antioxidants, resveratrol, utilizing Vera’s patented process that promotes bio-absorption. Each batch of beans is also infused with…
The Grocery Wows with Fresh, Healthy Fare
Since the opening of its first location in 2015, The Grocery has been providing fresh and local products to Cleveland customers on the go. Owner Rachel Kingsbury is a Cleveland-area native with a background in fast-casual restaurants. She said she didn’t have any business experience when she decided to open a convenience store in a…
Carl’s Jr. Testing CBD Burger in Denver
Carl’s Jr. is testing a CBD burger at one location in Denver on April 20. The Carl’s Jr. Rocky Mountain High: CheeseBurger Delight features a sauce infused with CBD, a non-psychoactive hemp derivative. The burger chain is using the test to determine whether a CBD burger belongs on its permanent menu, Patty Trevino, senior vice president…
FDA: CBD Food Laws Could Take Years
The FDA is putting together a group to identify “potential legislative pathways” for allowing CBD into the food supply. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said it could take years for the agency to create rules around cannabidiol (CBD) in food products without Congressional action. At a Brookings Institution event, Gottlieb said…
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…
Millennials Disrupt Grocery Norms
Study shows Millennial food shopping habits diverge from previous generations. Savvy c-store operators are watching the preferences of the Millennial demographic, which are changing the face of retail. A new study released at the 2017 SupplySide West conference confirms Millennials’ pivotal role in upending long-standing “truths” within the food, beverage and supplement categories. Conducted by…