The potential for managing health and wellness with cannabis could increase its appeal among U.S. adults as legalization continues, suggests new research from Mintel.

The Consumer Brands Association has launched an advisory board to guide the organization’s work to enhance safety and ensure appropriate oversight in the burgeoning market for consumer packaged goods with cannabidiol (CBD).

Hemp Synergistics has named Daniel Kohler as chief executive officer. His arrival marks a milestone for the company, which creates standardized CBD extractions below the legal limit of 0.3 percent THC.

Hemp Synergistics has received funding to launch a high-tech laboratory designed to help resolve the problem of inconsistent THC levels in a range of cannabinoid-based consumer products.

The plant-based, CBD isolate-infused gum drops are made with pectin, not gelatin. They’re available in Cherry, Orange, Lime and Lemon flavors.

California-based NUG has launched a line of Frozen NUG Pops, available in five bold flavors with each bar containing 10 mg CBD and 10 mg of THC.

Waveland, a new loose leaf tea brand featuring a proprietary, broad-spectrum CBD blend, is launching nationally. 

Ablis Experience CBD lounge will celebrate its grand opening on Dec. 14, 2019, inside the Pine Street Marketplace, downtown Portland, Oregon.