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.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | NOVEMBER 2021

Beverage Market Rides the CBD Wave

The mainstream beverage market is seeing new growth thanks to an influx of innovative still and sparkling CBD-infused waters.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

November 5, 2021

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CBD offers a range of potential health benefits, and is poised to invigorate enhanced water sales across the country as CBD builds a name for itself in the health-and-wellness product arena.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | AUGUST 2021

Market Opportunities for Cannabis Baked Goods

Infused baked goods like cookies continue to appeal to today's cannabis consumers.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

August 31, 2021

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Products like THC-infused cookies and similar baked goods have great potential as an alternative consumption form for those that do not want to consume smokables, as well as those looking for a combination of discretion and flavor enjoyment.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | AUGUST 2021

Developing Quality Cannabinoids

The right equipment and processes are essential to developing high-quality and safe ingredients from cannabis and hemp.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

August 11, 2021

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As the cannabis-infused food and beverage industry continues to grow, progressively expanding into mainstream America, variables related to finished product quality, safety, and consistency will rise to the forefront of industry concerns.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | AUGUST 2021

CBD: Are You Ready to Compete?

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

August 9, 2021

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As numbers show that U.S. consumers are ready for cannabis and initial FDA-requested testing regarding cannabidiol safety isn't raising any red flags, CBD product developers should be ready to compete in this growing market.

Outbound Hemp Infused Craft Malt Beverage

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | JUNE 2021

Non-Alcoholic Cannabis Beers Offer the Best of Both Worlds

Non-alcoholic craft cannabis beers present a promising market.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

June 4, 2021

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While there's no shortage of cannabis-infused beverages on the dispensary and mainstream retail market, infused beers—an area that poses a higher level of complexity compared to some other product formats—comprise a small segment.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | JUNE 2021

Cannabis Ingredients Essential to Creating Safe, Consistent Edibles

The right cannabinoid ingredients are essential to developing safe, consistent infused foods and beverages.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

June 3, 2021

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With active ingredients like cannabinoids in the mix, cannabis consumers seek standardized, reliable levels of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in retail products. Consumers need to know what to expect—both in terms of the intended physiological effect and incumbent health and wellness benefits.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | JUNE 2021

We Have Liftoff: Space Food Sticks Launch in Colorado's Cannabis Market

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

June 1, 2021

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Space Food Sticks sustained astronauts on the 1971 Apollo 13 and 1973 SkyLab 3 missions. Now the product is seeing new life as a THC-infused cannabis edible, settling into orbit across Colorado's dispensaries.

Two Heads with Cannabis Leaves and Gears

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | JUNE 2021

Looking at Collective Growth of Cannabis

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

May 28, 2021

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There's no denying the immense U.S. market potential for infused foods. Cannabis is the hottest ingredient in decades. But the knowledge base on the product development and processing side of the business—including supply-chain dynamics—is still quite limited.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | MARCH 2021

2021 State of the Cannabis Industry: Prepare for Growth

The U.S. market for cannabis-infused foods and beverages continues to mature, as legal cannabis grows increasingly mainstream.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

March 31, 2021

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The U.S. cannabis industry is one of the shining lights of the domestic economy. As many other industries have suffered due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, legal cannabis continues its path of strong economic growth.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | NOVEMBER 2020

Streamlining Cannabis Food and Beverage Production

Working closely with equipment manufacturers can help companies new to cannabis R&D continuously improve their process.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

November 16, 2020

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As more companies enter the cannabis-infused food and beverage product development and processing market, they will seek a high level of quality control (QC) to help ensure product safety and labeling accuracy.

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