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Home » Authors » Alyse Thompson-Richards

Articles by Alyse Thompson-Richards

Punch Edibles and NY Gummies

Punch Edibles & Extracts pushes eastward with product portfolio

California company expands into Oklahoma’s medical cannabis market, New York’s adult-use market.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
December 12, 2023

California-based Punch Edibles & Extracts is bringing its infused confectionery products eastward, operating in Oklahoma’s medical cannabis market and launching in New York’s adult-use cannabis market earlier this year.


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Cann Social Tonic Lineup

Cann launches in Total Wine & More stores in Minnesota

Retailer debuts dedicated THC beverage section.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
November 17, 2023

Total Wines & More has debuted a dedicated THC beverages section, which demonstrates the mainstream adoption of cannabis beverages for consumers who are looking for alcohol-free alternatives.


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Wyld Boysenberry gummies

Wyld debuts 1:1:1 sleep gummy

Introduction brings Wyld’s available gummy options to 13.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
November 14, 2023

Wyld's Boysenberry gummy is its first to include three cannabinoids – THC, CBD and CBN – as well as botanical terpenes.


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Yoga

Making moods: How cannabis edibles can support mood and need cases

Edibles manufacturers employ minor cannabinoids, consumer feedback to develop products with specific effects.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
November 7, 2023

Motivated by market interest and functionality, edibles brands and manufacturers are building on customer feedback and cannabinoid research to develop products tailored for desired mood or need states.


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1906 hemp drops

1906 launches direct-to-consumer site

Drops feature low doses of hemp-derived THC, other functional ingredients.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
October 26, 2023

1906's patented, fast-acting pills blend low doses of hemp-derived THC, CBD and other medicinal plants to produce functional effects suitable for daily use.


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Wyld Sour Tangerine gummies

Wyld launches hybrid-enhanced Sour Tangerine gummies

Introduction rounds out company’s Sours collection.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
October 18, 2023

Wyld first introduced its sour gummies in May 2022 with Sour Cherry Indica-enhanced and Sour Apple Sativa-enhanced varieties.


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Cann Roadie pouches

Cann CEO Jake Bullock talks Minnesota’s cannabis beverage market

Brand’s sales velocity into the state’s retailers grew 400% between October 2022 and August 2023.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
October 13, 2023

Cannabis Products Insider recently spoke to Jake Bullock, CEO of Cann, about how the brand balances offering products with cannabis and hemp, the unique legal landscape in Minnesota and Cann’s performance in the North Star State.


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Good News troches

Cresco Labs launches Good News brand in Pennsylvania

Company launches six flavored troches.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
October 10, 2023

Sweet troches from Good News are easy-to-use medical cannabis products intended to be dissolved in the mouth.


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Happi beverage portfolio

An inside look at how Happi embraced hemp

Happi co-founder Lisa Hurwitz talks beverage development, partnering with breweries for co-manufacturing.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
September 25, 2023

Founded in Michigan’s cannabis market, Happi has taken its mission nationwide by offering versions with hemp-derived cannabinoids through its direct-to-consumer site, as well as in states with flourishing hemp beverage markets.


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Green Compass Full Spectrum Nano Jellies

Green Compass debuts Full Spectrum Daily Nano Jellies

Green Compass has launched USDA-certified organic Full Spectrum Daily Nano Jellies.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
August 17, 2023

Four years in the making, the jellies offer enhanced bioavailability through nano-technology combined with a full-spectrum hemp extract blend.


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