Several months after a successful soft launch, Essence Smokes is introducing the first cannabigerol (CBG) cigarette brand into the international market, offering consumers a 100% natural, tobacco-free and additive-free smokable product. Essence Smoke cigarettes are crafted from hemp rolling paper. Their natural filters biodegrade in less than a week upon reaching the ocean and within…
Immunity Boost Elderberry Gummies
Support your immune system and feel your best year-round with Hemp Bombs Immunity CBD Gummies. Each bite-sized edible contains 15mg of premium CBD to keep you relaxed and 50mg of elderberry extract to help maintain overall wellness. Hemp Bombs CBD Gummies contain the highest-quality ingredients and are made at its in-house facilities in the United…
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 –…
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 have spurred a rapid increase in use. Manufacturers have noticed. The report cites an…
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.…
What Types of CBD Products Should I Sell in My C-Store?
As convenience store retailers look to add cannabidiol (CBD) products to their stores, they’re finding they have a large number of options, which can leave them wondering which type of CBD product is going to appeal to the most customers. CBD is available in numerous forms today, such as edible gummies, oral tinctures that go…
CBD Sleep and Stress Aids
Denver-based health and wellness CBD maker HempFusion Wellness introduced its new and improved Sleep and Stress products containing twice the amount of CBD per serving. The products aim to support relaxation for consumers by providing a more restful night’s sleep and easing occasional stress. The products include twice the amount of CBD (300 mg per…
CBD Topicals Product Line
Happy Place is expanding upon its popular CBD gummies line with the launch of an extra-strength Topicals product line. The new line includes Hydrating Cream, Healing Balm, Roll-On and Muscle & Joint Patch, with CBD derived from 100% U.S.-grown hemp. The products have been scientifically formulated using state-of-the-art technology and rigorous testing procedures to ensure…
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…
What Is the Endocannabinoid System?
To understand the endocannabinoid system, it’s a good idea to first understand endocannabinoids. Endocannabinoids are cannabinoids found within the human body that occur naturally. The endocannabinoid system keeps the body’s balance by acting as a homeostatic regulator. It helps the body self-adjust. Cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD) from the hemp plant and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) form…