By now, you may have heard of delta-8, a relatively new cannabinoid that popped up in late 2020. Delta-8 was legalized in most states thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, which effectively modified the definition of tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) to exclude THCs in hemp from the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). Any derivative, isomer or cannabinoid of…
How Can CBD Assist in Exercise Recovery?
With so much CBD coverage in the news, retailers and consumers alike are asking how this product can assist their health and wellness. To understand this, you must first understand from where CBD is derived. Cannabis is a plant of the Cannabaceae family and contains more than eighty biologically active chemical compounds. The two most…
Rolling Paper Collaboration
The JOB Rolling Papers brand is launching a line of products in collaboration with rap mogul Birdman’s $TUNNA brand. JOB x $TUNNA Champagne Rolling Papers feature organic hemp paper sourced from Champagne, France, and will be sold in 1 ¼ and 1 ½ booklets. Following the launch, JOB x $TUNNA plans to expand its line…
What Are CBD Topicals, and How Do They Work?
There are three different types of topicals – lotions, creams and salves. Typically, topicals are a mixture of an emulsifier, such as beeswax, with water and oil. For CBD topicals, the CBD extract is added to the oil. What makes each type different from the others is its water content in comparison to oil. Salves…
Watermelon CBD Gummies
To make this a more perfect summer, Pure Craft CBD is launching its new watermelon-flavored vegan CBD gummies. Pure Craft CBD’s gummies are vegan and come with a third-party lab Certificates of Analysis (COA). The Nano CBD-Infused Broad-Spectrum Gummies utilize nanotechnology so they can be absorbed by the body at the fastest rate possible. Each…
Consumers Sweet on Cannabis Candies to Unwind, Recharge
Last month, Brightfield Group released its “U.S. Cannabis Distribution Report: Cannabis Candy May 2021,” a fitting prelude to the month of June, which is designated as Candy Month by the National Confectioners Association, the industry trade group that monitors and advocates for the confection industry. While cannabis candies are not to be consumed like candy,…
Pet CBD Market Projected to Hit $629 Million in Sales This Year
According to Brightfield Group, consumers spent $426 million on pet CBD in 2020, and the market research firm expects it to reach $629 million in sales by the end of 2021. Dozens of prominent CBD brands have developed pet products in the last year, giving consumers more access and options for purchasing. Looking at all…
Reports: CBD Consumption Will Grow, Brand Loyalty Low
A pair of reports from Cannabis-industry data and analytics firm New Frontier Data – volumes 3 and 4 of its U.S. CBD Consumer Series, “Consumption Drivers” and “Social Influences,” provide in-depth analysis on CBD consumer groups and the factors shaping consumption behaviors. The reports provide a comprehensive assessment of a U.S. Census-adjusted survey of the…
Recent Study Reveals Opportunity for CBD in Helping Arthritis Sufferers
Arthritis is one of the most widespread health conditions in the United States and affects one in four adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s more than 54 million men and women. Recent research by ArthroCBD, a subsidiary of Colorado-based oral and topical cannabinoid company Opticann, found that while…
Pain Relieving Topicals, Oils Likely to Drive CBD Market Growth
Out of all cannabinoids, cannabidiol (CBD) is gaining in wide usage for therapeutic reasons because of its lack of psychoactive effects. Due to the increasing adoption of CBD-based products to treat ailments, the global cannabidiol market is anticipated to grow at a lucrative rate over the next several years. According to a February report from…