Alyse Thompson-Richards

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.
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Wyld Plastic-Free Packaging

Growing sustainably — the Wyld way

Oregon company introduces Good Tide brand featuring solventless hash rosin.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
January 24, 2023

Wyld’s newest brand, Good Tide, builds on its mission with company firsts — solventless hash rosin and tropical flavors — and represents an important milestone on its journey of introducing compostable, recyclable and plastic-free packaging.


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Gummy Sorting Equipment
CANNABIS PRODUCTS | MARCH 2022

Wana Brands Reaches for New Heights

Wana Brands has built a strong footprint across the U.S. and Canada, but an expected acquisition by Canopy Growth Corporation could take the company even further.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
March 8, 2022
Wana Brands now serves 22 markets across the U.S. and Canada, delivering cannabis-infused gummies innovated to meet specific consumer needs.
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