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  In years past, marijuana and CBD was frowned upon within professional sports. Now, there’s been a slight paradigm shift societally – marijuana and CBD are becoming more socially acceptable. Specifically, CBD is now legal within the NFL Players Association’s new labor agreement. This is huge news for professional football players and the CBD industry.…

From CBN and CBG to delta-8, delta-10, and THCv, innovations with minor cannabinoids are just getting started. Cannabis consumers are expressing a willingness to purchase these new, rarer cannabinoids, according to market research firm Brightfield Group. According to Brightfield Group data, 21% cannabis consumers said they were either “likely” or “very likely” to purchase delta-8,…

  Martha Stewart CBD marked the brand’s first-ever category expansion in its growing CBD portfolio with Martha Stewart CBD Wellness Topicals. Martha Stewart CBD provides consumers with an easy way to manage their needs throughout the day with convenient and trusted CBD products — including gummies, oils, softgels and the new CBD Wellness Topicals. Developed…

CBD-powered BESO Wellness, created by massage therapist and former NBA wife Megan Blackwell, whose celebrity clientele includes some of the most active professional athletes on the sports scene and celebrities in the entertainment industry suffering from chronic pain, comes to market this month. The line, born in Los Angeles through Blackwell’s private practice, is becoming…

  Maker of hemp-derived cannabinoid and health and wellness products Global Widget will showcase its newest product and brand offerings at the 2022 Convenience Distribution Marketplace, to be held Feb. 7-9, at the JW Marriott Tampa, in Tampa, Fla. According to the Convenience Distribution Association (CDA), Convenience Distribution Marketplace is the only national conference and…

Hometown Hero CBD announced that it is currently developing an edible with CBDA and CBGA as its primary cannabinoids. The company is no stranger when it comes to innovating with new products. Recently, Hometown Hero CBD launched its Hybrid Live Rosin Gummies, the first product of its kind in the consumable hemp market. As with…

  Colorado hemp seed genetics company Trilogene Seeds has introduced what it’s calling the world’s first hemp cultivar engineered to prevent THC production. A cultivar is a plant or group of plants of a naturally occurring species whose breeding is manipulated to enhance or suppress certain characteristics. The transformed plants are nearly always the result…

Charlotte’s Web Holdings agreed to a national distribution plan with GNC, a specialty retailer of nutritional products with more than 2,000 locations in the United States. Initial shipments of six varieties of Charlotte’s Web Gummies will be available for purchase at GNC retail locations across 24 states, with the intent to expand into additional states.…

  Le-Vel, a nutritional innovation products manufacturer and the maker of advanced CBD skin care system Thrive Skin, this week announced Season 3 of its Ultimate Thriver Competition, a 12-week physical transformation challenge created to inspire people to tone up, get in shape and thrive. The company said in a statement that thousands of people…

With intent to return to positive cash flow in 2022, Charlotte’s Web Holdings has completed a reorganization to drive agility and growth as the company prepares to launch new products, channels and markets. The changes follow the company’s new leadership announcement issued on Dec. 16, 2021. “I’m pleased to share a corporate update on recent…

According to a new study called “Cannabidiol and the anti-viral response to SARS-CoV-2 proteins,” synthetic cannabidiol (CBD) “appears to prime the innate immune system of cells, potentially offering protection against pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2,” or COVID-19. The study, which was co-authored by Duncan, Fernandes, John Zewen Chan, Chia Chun Joey Hung and Michelle Tomczewski of…

Floyd’s of Leadville, an athlete-focused CBD products supplier, expanded its line with the new Immunity CBD Tincture, a daily supplement that infuses the wellness properties of CBD, herbs, extracts and vitamins. Immunity CBD Tincture Oil contains THC-free CBD blends that deliver wellness into recovery routines in combination with Grapefruit Extract, Elderberry, Licorice Root and Vitamin…

  DNVR8 announced four new 100% vegan and melatonin-free CBD products to its lineup. Its new product offerings bring the increased bioavailability of nano-emulsified CBD to the table for its consumers. “The majority of existing CBD products utilize a raw distillate or isolate as an ingredient foundation. While this method is effective for some, others…

  A new, cutting-edge hemp-derived cannabinoid called THC-O is believed to help relieve nausea and anxiety, as well as reduce stress and stimulate appetite. But, THC-O also carries psychoactive effects and brings feelings of euphoria. THC-O is regarded as being roughly three times more potent than regular Delta-9 THC, though none of the claims or…

  “The ElleVet Project” has decided to provide much-needed free veterinary care, food and supplies to the pets of the homeless and street pets for the first time in Orlando, Fla. The project is a national nonprofit arm of the science-focused pet CBD+CBDA company ElleVet Sciences. The mobile relief effort will offer 100% free veterinary…

Pet Releaf announced two new higher-potency CBD products for pet parents with larger dogs or who have multiple pet companions: Hemp Oil 750 and Liposomes 600. Pet Releaf first released the Hemp Oil 750 and Liposomes 600 exclusively online, and it’s now rolling them out to pet retailers following high demand. “As we’ve continued to…

  Perhaps one of the biggest downsides to enjoying cannabis products is the incredible urge to mindlessly snack — usually on not-so-great foods. “Munchies” are actually caused by some of the 150 compounds found in the cannabis plant, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), interacting with your brain’s endocannabinoid system. Each cannabinoid produces a different effect based on…

The cannabis industry in the U.S. could reach $45.8 billion by 2025 with compound annual growth rates (CAGR) between 2-8% annually, according to Headset, a cannabis industry data and analytics firm. “The opportunities presented in the U.S. cannabis market have been consistently increasing year over year since the inaugural states of Colorado and Washington voted…

ElleVet Sciences launched a new Feline Paste using its proven CBD+CBDA Complete Oil into the market. Available now, the Feline Paste provides everyday relief for discomfort, stress and neuro support in cats. “After more than two years in development, we are ready to introduce ElleVet Feline Paste,” said ElleVet Sciences CCO Amanda Howland. “A feline…

RealTestedCBD.com aired what its calling the first CBD commercial on major TV networks, an ad promoting the website’s lab-tested information. RealTested bills itself as the unbiased platform that is designed to distill facts from fallacies about CBD usage. The commercial aired on Monday, Jan. 3, on CBS and ABC affiliates in Las Vegas, Denver and…

Bayou City Hemp Co. has released Ranch Water, its first CBD seltzer under its flagship brand, Mixer Elixir. Handcrafted in Houston, the Mixer Elixir Ranch Water seltzer is a zero-proof (non-alcoholic), zero-calorie and zero-sugar sparkling water. Ranch Water contains 25 milligrams of hemp-derived CBD and is designed as a ready-to-drink beverage or cocktail mixer. Mixer…

Sky Wellness recently relaunched its pet CBD wellness collection, D Oh Gee. The updated line features broad-spectrum, U.S.-grown and manufactured CBD pet products holistically designed for supportive, natural care for dogs’ physical and mental well-being. Each product has been perfectly formulated for supportive care for joint wellness, mobility and calming aid during environmental stress. The…

HempPure announced that it is now offering white-label CBD Fitness Products. A white-label product is a product or service produced by one company that other companies rebrand as their own. “Train harder with your very own CBD Protein Powder,” said Samantha Knight, press manager and spokesperson for HempPure. “By taking advantage of our white-label products,…

  FAB CBD is joining forces with Charlie Rocket’s Dream Machine Tour to help a Kentucky family rebuild its home after the state suffered tornado devastation last month. FAB CBD has so far donated $15,000 to Charlie Rocket’s Dream Machine and FAB founder Josh Delaney was so moved by the organization’s mission of having boots…

San Diego-based Neurogan announced the release of its CBN Calm Gummies, created with robust cannabinoid ingredients that help consumers wind down for a good night’s sleep. Concentrated CBD and CBN gummies join forces to amplify plant synergy, giving users access to a strengthening of the benefits of both: CBD’s sense of relaxation and CBN’s snooze-inducing…