Registration is now open for the inaugural CBD Retail Trends Conference, which will take place from May 6-7, 2020, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Nashville, Tenn. The two-day event will provide informational and discussion sessions, along with networking opportunities between attending retailers, CBD industry and other vendors, as well as others interested in…

Innovative foam solution features slow, microscopic CBD droplets that release throughout the night for better, more relaxed slumber. CAMARILLO, Calif. – CBD Pillow has launched of its one-of-a-kind gel memory foam pillow featuring CBD-infused fabric and is making it available to retailers. CBD, or cannabidiol, is the active compound found in cannabis that does not…

Public acceptance, natural and holistic profile will drive wellness and personal care demand for CBD-related products.   The beauty and personal care market is lucrative for cannabis-derived products. Global retail sales are expected to reach $513 billion in 2020 with nearly 20% of sales generated from North America, according to Euromonitor International. Not surprisingly, Canada…

Proposed federal legislation could reduce uncertainty, open up hemp-based and cannabidiol products market. The CBD, or cannabidiol, segment is one of the fastest-growing within the cannabis industry. Overall, the CBD market has accelerated at a tremendous pace as various studies have debunked the common misconceptions swirling around the compound. CBD is now known to offer…

Nanoemulsion makes CBD oil water soluble, enhances absorption speed and effectiveness of hemp-based additives. A decade ago, almost nobody had heard of CBD aside from a handful of researchers. Today it’s a different story. The expanding CBD market is estimated to grow at an explosive rate – from $5 billion in 2019 to $23.7 billion…

  Marley CBD-Infused Tea is a custom blend of herbs and CBD in a mellow decaffeinated tea designed to bring you into perfect harmony with the world around you. Marley CBD-Infused teas contain 25mg of CBD and come in three Mellow Mood flavors: Lemon Raspberry, Peach Raspberry and Herbal Honey. Suggested retail price for a…

Proposed law would address current federal restrictions that prohibit banks interacting with hemp, cannabis and marijuana businesses. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis unveiled a plan through which he seeks to have the federal government increase the number of financial institutions conducting business with the legal marijuana industry. U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, a Democrat who represents the…

Partnership has potential to add more than 4,000 retail outlets for growing GL Brands hemp-CBD products manufacturer. Global hemp consumer packaged goods company and house of brands GL Brands announced it has entered into a new U.S. distribution relationship with Imperial Distributors, a leader in distribution and merchandising of supermarket non-food goods. Imperial will distribute…

Increasing awareness, further legalization send sales projections soaring over the next decade.   Global hemp-based products market is projected to grow at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 23% between 2019 and 2029, surpassing a valuation of $19B by 2029, according to a new report from market analyst Fact.MR. Hemp has…

Consumer Brands Association appoints five-member group with assembled expertise from across government, health and law enforcement. The Consumer Brands Association, which represents the world’s leading food, beverage and consumer products companies under the umbrella of consumer packaged goods (CPG), last month launched an advisory board to guide the organization’s work to enhance safety and ensure…

Doing the legal and financial legwork now could pay off later for early CBD entrepreneurs. PORTLAND, Maine – The current widespread proliferation of CBD-based products has further highlighted the rapid expansion of the industry with more retailers and medical outlets continuing to sell CBD products. Research by CBD market analyst the Brightfield Group projects that…

Many forgo veterinary prescriptions in favor of pet CBD products, indicating strong potential for market segment. CHICAGO – In its recent report, Brightfield Group, a consumer insights and market intelligence firm for the CBD and cannabis industries, provides insight into the consumer and market landscape for the pet CBD industry. Based on a recent survey,…

Science plus nature: Combination of CBD industry health and wellness leaders will likely enhance global hemp-based product market penetration. Emerald Organic Products Inc., a diversified cannabidiol (CBD)-focused health sciences company, recently announced the completion of plans to merge with Pura Vida Health, a health and wellness company focused on using natural ingredients – including the…

Oral pouch and dip initial licensing agreement for 10-year term, option for another five and possible expansion to all of North America and Europe. Smokeless CBD dip brand Cannadips CBD will partner with Lexaria Bioscience Corp., a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, to use Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECH technology for faster, irritation-free absorption of the…

Operators of Carolina hemp farm promise more products to follow as they repurpose one-time tobacco industry infrastructure. ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Asheville Hemp Project (AHP), an Asheville, N.C.-based hemp cultivator, is unveiling its new CBD Mint Gum. The launch marks the first consumer product for the brand, with other SKUs in the pipeline. Asheville Hemp Project…

Colorado hemp company looks to bring its CBD ingestibles and topicals to nationwide market outlets.   LONGMONT, Colo. – Solari Hemp, the farm-to-shelf wellness company offering premium hemp-derived CBD, today announces a strategic partnership with Core-Mark International Inc., one of the largest distributors and marketers of consumer goods in North America. Solari’s 100% THC-free line…

  Hemp-CBD prices will fall, ingestibles for people and pets will rise, and more product will land on traditional retail shelves.   Welcome to Part II of CBD Retail Trends’ conversation with Rich Maturo, vice president for cannabis practice at Neilsen, the market research organization known for having its finger on the pulse of consumer…

Question asks if ‘medical’ CBD with higher levels of THC should be permitted when prescribed by a doctor.   The state of Tennessee is among those still trying to work out how to integrate cannabis products into the market. Senator Kerry Roberts recently released a Legislative Survey asking citizens to offer their opinions on legalizing…

Texas-based hemp extract processor’s ‘concept-to-market’ partnership harnesses full staff of experts for product creation, from science to marketing.   Austin, Texas-based Socati Corp., a leading processor of broad-spectrum hemp extracts, has launched its new Private Label lineup, a full-service offering allowing new and existing brands focused on delivering hemp-infused goods to create and customize several…

  Cannabis as a medical supplement is gaining in popularity. Two of the most popular ways for CBD consumers to ingest the cannabinoid is orally using CBD oil or a CBD tincture. Because cannabidiol is from the hemp plant, it carries much less of the psychotropic THC found in higher concentrations in marijuana. This non-psychotropic…

Impressive lineup of celebrities, entrepreneurs will join attendees for more than 300 industry vendor exhibits, networking and seminars. LAS VEGAS – Following its successful inaugural event in Miami last summer, USA CBD Expo is heading to Las Vegas to showcase the growing wellness trend rising in popularity across the globe. Taking place at the Las…

Legal, academic and industry advocates discuss overcoming legal obstacles, risks of entering CBD and hemp-derived marketplace.   In December, the Kentucky Hemp Industries Association took a step to make better sense of regulation of the hemp industry and the products it creates with a conference in the college town of Murray, Ky. The gathering involved…

  Global Widget LLC, the manufacturer and distributor behind the powerhouse CBD product lines, Hemp Bombs, Nature’s Script and Pure Paws Hemp, announces its CBD University Podcast. Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, SoundCloud and other national platforms, the podcast is a one-stop shop for all CBD information and education for you…

Manufacturers will step up education efforts to health care providers, targeting their role as CBD wellness influencers.   So, does anybody really know what the future holds for the burgeoning hemp-CBD marketplace? Probably not – at least, not exactly. Still, CBD Retail Trends asked Rich Maturo, vice president for cannabis practice, one of the most…

  Longtime musical favorite partnering with California manufacturer Left Coast Ventures for premium smoke, topical product lines. SANTA ROSA, Calif. – Carlos Santana, the 10-time Grammy-winning and three-time Latin Grammy-winning guitarist, as well as longtime cannabis advocate, announced today his partnership with Left Coast Ventures to develop premium cannabis and hemp CBD brands. Influenced by…