Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh is Group Editorial Director of Snack, Bakery, Cannabis, Meat, Candy and Food Safety for BNP Media. He has over two decades of publishing experience following the food industry from farm to fork, covering agriculture, ingredient processing, CPG and foodservice R&D, retail and restaurant menu trends, and retail grocery branding. He is a member of the Research Chefs Association and the International Foodservice Editorial Council. Doug studied Professional and Creative Writing at Purdue University.

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Bottling Equipment
CANNABIS PRODUCTS | MARCH 2020

Using pilot plants to launch cannabis food and beverages

First Steps: Pilot plants are an essential aspect of product development when entering the cannabis-infused food and beverage market.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
March 16, 2020
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Ever since the advent of legal cannabis product commercialization, companies developing and producing these infused foods and beverages have sought viable equipment to help them create consistent, high-quality products for recreational and medical cannabis consumers.
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Marijuana Leaf Dollar Bill Cut-out
CANNABIS PRODUCTS | MARCH 2020

Seeking Financial Security in the Cannabis Food and Beverage Industry

The legal cannabis industry continues to make steps toward establishing federal financial protection.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
March 2, 2020
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When establishing a cannabis business in a state that has passed medical and/or recreational cannabis legislation, or expanding an existing business to operate in that industry, business owners and investors need assurances of financial security and protection.
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Capitol Building Topped With Marijuana Leaf
CANNABIS PRODUCTS | MARCH 2020

How to Protect Your Cannabis Brand

Business owners working in the legal cannabis industry need to go the extra mile to protect their brands.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
March 1, 2020
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The current disparity between state and federal law regarding businesses engaged in the cannabis-infused food and beverage industry presents a number of challenges.
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Lowell Cafe
CANNABIS PRODUCTS | NOVEMBER 2019

Pioneering in the cannabis foodservice market

The fledgling cannabis-focused foodservice market continues to see growth.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
November 18, 2019
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According to a recent survey from Chicago-based Datassential, around one in four consumers are interested in buying cannabis products from regular restaurants and convenience stores—and more people want to engage with cannabis-themed foodservice concepts.
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Cannabinoids Molecules Graphic
CANNABIS PRODUCTS | NOVEMBER 2019

Beyond CBD and THC: Other cannabinoids offer possibilities for cannabis edibles

A wider range of cannabinoids can help product developers bring more health and wellness benefits to cannabis foods and beverages.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
November 18, 2019
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While much of the fast-emerging legal cannabis industry has focused its attention on cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), several other cannabinoids have strong potential to play a significant role in development of legal cannabis foods and beverages in the coming months and years.
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Drawing of White House Topped with Marijuana Leaf
CANNABIS PRODUCTS | NOVEMBER 2019

Good Manufacturing Practices Set Cannabis Edibles Producers Up for Success

Pathways Toward Cannabis Regulation: Developers of cannabis-based foods and beverages can set themselves up for success by establishing sound GMPs.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
November 11, 2019
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Cannabis food and beverage companies already have a comprehensive body of regulatory guidelines to help set themselves up for long-term success in this industry—but often with some tailored guidance specific to the unique properties of working with cannabis.
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