Flower Power Coffee Co. announced plans to raise $2 million in Series A Capital for expanding sales operations, marketing and channel support as it moves to further establish itself in the CBD coffee category As early as December of last year, consumer market trends tracker Nielsen observed that consumer interest in hemp-derived CBD showed no…

Delta-8 only recently arrived on the mainstream radar. However, it was actually discovered back in 1965 by cannabis researcher Dr. Raphael Mechoulam. Scientists and researchers have been uncovering benefits ever since. While everyone may experience Delta-8 differently, some report feeling a high similar to Delta-9 THC — with a few key differences, reports ACS Laboratory:…

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 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…

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.…

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…

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…

CBD can now be found in myriad wellness and health products, with the skincare industry especially taking a liking to the versatile hemp extract. But just how beneficial are these CBD-infused sunscreens, lip balms, moisturizers, lotions, masks and other skincare offerings? According to Austin Kaz, a co-founder of New York-based Sheabrand, skincare product manufacturers add…

  Factors that often go into a consumer’s decision on which type of CBD product to buy include format, brand, dosage strength and the type of CBD (full spectrum, broad spectrum or isolate). According to market research firm Brightfield Group’s CBD consumer insights, full-spectrum is the preferred type of CBD for 54% of CBD consumers.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The cannabis edibles market is expected to surpass $10 billion in annual sales by 2025, according to market research firm Brightfield Group. This is one of the fastest-growing product types, according to Brightfield Group data, consistently capturing the third-largest share-of-shelf of all cannabis product types. The maturing edibles category is starting to see some standardization,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The pet CBD products market is set to achieve $561 million in sales in 2021, up 30% from 2020, and is expected to reach $1.1 billion in 2026, representing a 15% compound annual growth rate. This was one of the best-performing product types in 2020, aided by national pet chains Petco and PetSmart starting to…

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…

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…

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…