Kaló will be available in all five boroughs of New York City as the first functional hemp beverage to launch in the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of New York distribution system.

Mike Hennesy, director of innovation for Wana Brands, offered insights for creating successful cannabis-infused food and beverage products during the second keynote presentation of Cannabis Products Exchange, held virtually July 30-31.

As Eric Schnell, founder of Beyond Brands and co-founder of mood33 hemp-infused teas, discussed during Cannabis Products Exchange, the strategies that propelled his CPG brands don’t uniformly apply to cannabis-infused beverages.

Crappy’s Feel Better Hemp Co. is premiering a line of THC-free chewable tablets featuring cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabinol (CBN).

Caliper Foods has launched Caliper Swiftsticks, single-serve packets of flavored CBD powder that dissolves directly on the tongue.

Increased control over dosing, quicker onset times, unique flavors, strategic cannabinoid ratios and inclusion of rare cannabinoids are among the specific needs being addressed by new confectionery edibles.

Cannabis Global, Inc. has launched hemp-based alcohol-substitute cocktail mixers under its Hemp You Can Feel brand.

Good Hemp, Inc. has expanded its sales reach through a partnership with Premium Brands of Northwest Arkansas, a beverage distributor also working with MillerCoors and Corona.