CBD beverage maker Cannasphere Biotech will private label package its patent-pending beverage powder in a variety of strengths and sizes.   For retailers interested in branding their own CBD beverages, Cannasphere Biotech offers a lineup of nanoliposomal CBD beverage powders in three flavors: Passionfruit Citrus, Ginger Lemonade and Blueberry Chill. The CBD beverage powders are…

Growing acceptance, broader legalization of cannabis coupled with unending edible options for infusion driving market growth.   Market research group Technavio monitors the global cannabis-infused edible products market and recently projected that the market is poised to grow by $17.27 billion during 2018-2022 at a CAGR of over 25% during the forecast period. The market…

    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…

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, CSD asked Rich Maturo, vice president for cannabis practice, one of the most knowledgeable experts…

NEW YORK – As the cannabis industry continues growing, associations about the plant’s use are rapidly beginning to change. Additionally, the way people consuming cannabis is also changing. While not as grand, cannabis flower sales still account for a large portion of total overall sales for most regions. For instance, Colorado was one of the…

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…

Retail chain puts topical CBD offerings on shelves in more than 1,100 Kentucky and Tennessee locations.   Dollar General will enter the new year and new decade among the ranks of CBD retailers. The company carries approximately 20 CBD product SKUs in approximately 1,100 stores in Tennessee and Kentucky. The company also plans to expand…

  Since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the production of hemp in the U.S., there’s been a massive increase in hemp-related products. Hemp seed oil, also called hemp oil, has been around for decades, often sold at health food stores and used in cooking and skincare. The oil is made by pressing hemp seeds and…

There are more than 100 cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, each with its own set of effects. The most known are THC and CBD. But as the market evolves, other cannabinoids are moving to the forefront. One of those is cannabinol – or CBN. So, what is CBN and how is it different from other…

While vape crisis may have caused CBD speed bump, sales boost likely as consumers expect more brick-and-mortar outlets to carry edibles, topicals. Cannabis was the leading human herbal medicine for 4,000 years and CBD is the primary cannabinoid associated with wellness and anxiety/stress relief. With this level of history, you may think that CBD would…