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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.