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…
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…
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…
CStore Decisions Hosts CBD Webinar
On Thursday, CStore Decisions hosted a CBD-focused webinar for convenience retailers, “Success in CBD: What C-Stores Need to Know,” featuring E-Alternative Solutions (EAS) Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Chris Howard and Director of Trade Marketing Mike Sullivan, as well as Brad Campbell, category leader of tobacco & CBD for Altoona, Pa.-based c-store…
High Tide Acquires FABCBD for Over $20 Million
High Tide Inc., a retail-focused cannabis corporation enhanced by the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 80% of Fab Nutrition, operating as FABCBD, for $20.64 million and will have a three-year option to acquire the remaining 20% of FABCBD at any time. Founded in…
C-Store CBD Consumers Choose Edibles
Pittsburgh-based market research firm CivicScience found that consumers are most interested in using CBD edibles over other types of CBD products. According to a CivicScience survey weighted according to U.S. Census figures for gender and age, 18 and older, close to half of all consumers surveyed (40%) said they either prefer to use or are…
420 Retail Traffic Up 10% in 2021
Cannabis retail traffic was up 9.5%, and sales rebounded 8.4% year-over-year on 4/20, according to Cova Software, the largest Cannabis point-of-sale (POS) company in North America. While major outages plagued several big POS systems, Cova reported its fourth straight year of perfect uptime (100%) and benchmark transaction speeds (1.4 seconds). During peak hours on 4/20,…
Global Widget to Showcase Classic CBD, Alternative Products at Tobacco Plus Expo in May
Global Widget, the manufacturer and distributor of CBD brands Hemp Bombs, Nature’s Script and Perfect Paws Hemp, is returning to trade shows to showcase its CBD products and other new product offerings at this year’s Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE). The in-person event will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, May 12-14, in Las…
New Data Shows Correlation Between Back Pain and Use of CBD Products
New data from from Pittsburgh-based market research firm CivicScience reveals a correlation between back pain and the use of cannabidiol (CBD) products. According to a survey generated April 7, 2021, weighted according to U.S. Census figures for gender and age, 18 and older, 7% of people experience severe back pain, while 34% — over a third…
Canopy Growth Signs Distribution Agreement With Southern Glazer’s for CBD Beverage Portfolio
Canopy Growth Corp., a cannabis, CBD and vaporization device company, announced alcohol distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits as the distribution partner for its U.S. portfolio of CBD-infused beverages. This partnership announcement follows the recent launch of Quatreau, Canopy’s first line of CBD-infused beverages sold in the U.S. market. “Through this groundbreaking partnership, we will…
CBD Users Report Overall Satisfaction With Products
New data from from Pittsburgh-based market research firm CivicScience reveals that the majority of cannabidiol (CBD) consumers are satisfied with their experience — and with the products they’ve tried. According to a survey generated April 7, 2021, weighted according to U.S. Census figures for gender and age, 17% of consumers who’ve tried CBD report satisfaction with…
FAB CBD Re-Releases Calm CBD Dog Treats
Milwaukee, Wis.-based FAB CBD announced the re-release of its popular FAB PETS Calm & Cool Premium CBD Dog Treats. The brand, established in 2017, has a mission to help humans and their canine friends maintain a preventative wellness lifestyle through science, innovation and supplementation that is used for its FAB CBD and FAB Nutrition bands.…
What About CBN?
In Q4 2020, sleep was the top product attribute CBD consumers report desiring from the products they buy. And anecdotal evidence inspired brands to market cannabinol (CBN) products as sleep aids, too, but according to consumer insights and market intelligence firm Brightfield Group, the jury is still out whether it produces sedative effects by itself.…
New York State Legalizes Cannabis
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie recently announced an agreement on legislation (S.854-A/A.1248-A) to legalize adult use of cannabis in the state. The bill will establish the Office of Cannabis Management to implement a comprehensive regulatory framework that would cover medical, adult-use and cannabinoid hemp. The…
C for Cannabis-Store?
In the year since the COVID-19 pandemic began and as the staggering number of deaths across the globe has increased, so have rates of depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges related to the pandemic’s many impacts on survivors. The pandemic’s toll on mental health and the growing legalization of cannabis products in the U.S.…
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…
Pandemic Sets the Table for C-Stores to Claim CBD Consumers
As homebound consumers shifted to online purchasing in 2020, many also gravitated toward cannabidiol (CBD) products to alleviate anxiety and promote general wellness. While that hurt in-store retail, it could bode well for c-stores to claim those consumers post-pandemic. “CBD did not perform well in the convenience channel in 2020,” said Don Burke, senior vice…
New Data Reveals Growth Potential for CBD Sales
2021 data from Pittsburgh-based market research firm CivicScience reveals new information about the CBD c-store consumer. According to the survey, generated Jan. 11, 2021, weighted according to U.S. Census figures for gender and age, 16% of consumers have already purchased CBD/Cannabidiol products at convenience stores. The survey also shows that 10% of consumers have not…
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…
More Fun, No THC in Cotton Candy CBD Oil
The CBD industry is constantly doing its level best to refocus the strength of its products in a wholesome and healthy light — and with good reason, too. Many consumers are genuinely concerned that taking CBD products will make them high. CBD brand Zero In On Nutrition wants to make it clear that is just…
Perfect Storm Gathering for CBD Edibles?
While acceptance of CBD products has been slowly gaining momentum in the U.S. as the number of mainstream retailers increases, cannabis edibles are becoming the preferred entrée for new CBD users. Those consumers are looking for relief from ailments like anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain and soreness from occupational and athletic exertion. Cannabis-infused foods revenues –…
2021 Product of the Year List Includes CBD Winners
CBD products among the 41 category winners of the 2021 Product of the Year Awards, selected through a nationally representative study. The CBD brands selected as winners of the Product of the Year Award included: CBD Ingestible – cbdMD CBD Gummie. CBD Personal Care – Medterra Pain Cream + CBD. CBD Pet – Paw CBD…