Alyse Thompson-Richards

Alyse Thompson-Richards has held many positions with BNP Media, first serving as an intern at Candy Industry Magazine in summer 2012. She joined Candy Industry's staff full time as associate editor in August 2016 after a few years at newspapers in West-Central Illinois, becoming managing editor in March 2019. Alyse has also served on Cannabis Products Magazine since March 2019. She has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from Western Illinois University.

Green Thumb Debuts Incredibles 50 Shades of Grape Gummies in Illinois

Limited-edition gummies feature THC and CBD.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 23, 2023

The 50 Shades of Grape gummies feature a cannabinoid ratio of THC and CBD.

Schwazze Names Forrest Hoffmaster as CFO

Hoffmaster previously served Whole Foods, HEB Grocery, among others.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 20, 2023

Hoffmaster brings to Schwazze a 30-year career with broad C-suite experience in purpose-driven companies including Whole Foods and HEB Grocery, among others.

CV Sciences Launches 30-ct. +PlusCBD Reserve Collection Softgels

Softgels first launched in August 2022.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 19, 2023

Featuring a 10:1 ratio of CBD to THC, Reserve Softgels are made to meet consumers' need states.

LEVIA Asks Fans to Choose Next Limited-Edition Cannabis Seltzer

Fan-selected flavor to launch in celebration of 4/20.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 17, 2023

LEVIA’s fan-selected flavor will include a sativa blend with intended effects of feeling energized, motivated and inspired.

SNDL Completes $138M Acquisition of The Valens Company

Combined company will be headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 17, 2023

SNDL said the acquisition is expected to deliver more than $10 million of annual cost synergies.

Fair State Brewing Launches Cannabis Beverage Co-Packing, Distribution Hub in Minnesota

Chill State Collective to offer own beverages, partner with six other brands.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 17, 2023

Named after Fair State's cannabis beverage line, Chill State Collective offers co-packing, storing, distribution and endorsement to assist cannabis beverage brands in Minnesota.

MariMed Hires VPs of Retail Sales, Marketing and R&D

Matt Truppo named VP of retail sales, Jay O’Malley named VP of marketing and R&D.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 17, 2023

MariMed, Inc. has named Matt Truppo as vice president of retail sales and Jay O’Malley as vice president of marketing and research and development.

HEMCO Offers UniMax Hood Enclosures to the Cannabis Industry

Extraction hood enclosures feature modular construction.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 13, 2023

HEMCO's UniMax Floor Mount Hood Enclosures can help cannabis operators isolate, contain and vent extraction equipment processes.

Curaleaf Debuts Two BlueKudu Chocolates in Florida

Varieties are available for preorder online and in-store.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 12, 2023

Florida patients have access to Espresso Dark Chocolate and Caramel Milk Chocolate.

cbdMD Names Shannon Charles as CMO

Charles has a decade of experience in the natural product industry.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 12, 2023

Charles is a veteran in health and wellness, with over a decade in the natural product industry.

Consumers are actively seeking everything from enhanced focus and better information processing, to reduced stress, improved mood, faster learning, effective memory, better adaptability, and enhanced multitasking. This session will review the science behind these ingredients and how they can be added to your formulations to tap into the cognitive support wave.

Remember a child’s kaleidoscope? You put your eye to a cylinder fitted inside with angled mirrors and—as soon as you twist the end of the cylinder—there’s a changing pattern with the shifting of small pieces of colored glass. That’s also something of an apt description for the plant-based food and beverage market, which continues to capture attention as it grows and shifts.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

ARTICLES

Green Thumb Debuts Incredibles 50 Shades of Grape Gummies in Illinois

Schwazze Names Forrest Hoffmaster as CFO

CV Sciences Launches 30-ct. +PlusCBD Reserve Collection Softgels

LEVIA Asks Fans to Choose Next Limited-Edition Cannabis Seltzer

SNDL Completes $138M Acquisition of The Valens Company

Fair State Brewing Launches Cannabis Beverage Co-Packing, Distribution Hub in Minnesota

MariMed Hires VPs of Retail Sales, Marketing and R&D

HEMCO Offers UniMax Hood Enclosures to the Cannabis Industry

Curaleaf Debuts Two BlueKudu Chocolates in Florida

cbdMD Names Shannon Charles as CMO

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