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.

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.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | NOVEMBER 2020

Advancement in Alcohol-Free Cannabis Beverages

Nonalcoholic cannabis-infused beverages increasingly compete for recreational and social market share.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

November 9, 2020

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The cannabis beverage market holds great potential for consumers seeking alcohol alternatives infused with THC and health-forward CBD-infused options.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | NOVEMBER 2020

How State Legislation Affects Cannabis Labeling Regulations

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

November 9, 2020

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Labeling legislation is a moving target in the fast-emerging cannabis-infused food and beverage industry. An absence of federal regulation amidst a patchwork of state-based labeling rules only compounds the complexity.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | NOVEMBER 2020

Cannabis Industry Sees Steady Growth in 2020

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

November 2, 2020

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The disruptive COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the U.S. retail market. Nevertheless, cannabis has persevered. Most U.S. states with a legal cannabis industry—medical or recreational—quickly deemed cannabis retailers essential businesses, allowing them to operate during even the darkest days of the pandemic.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | AUGUST 2020

Cannabis and Pain Management

A significant scope of new research is currently examining the role CBD and other cannabinoids play in pain management.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

August 14, 2020

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Research is underway to help determine the potential of cannabis in the realm of pain management. This is particularly important work in light of the ongoing opioid crisis in America.

Improper R&D processing thick products virtually guarantee failures at the plant. MicroThermics has extensive experience processing thick products including puddings, cheese sauces, fruit sauces & purées, concentrates, ice creams, cream cheese, and more.

According to the research organization, Statista, the sales of cold-brewed coffee are forecast to reach nearly $1 billion by 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24 per cent from the base year of 2015.