Stephanie Daley, VP of market expansion, Wana Brands, Boulder, CO, recently spoke to Cannabis Products about what the company looks for when it considers expanding, building connections with manufacturing partners, and its recent moves into Illinois and Missouri.

Missouri’s medical cannabis patients now have access to Wana Brands’ Sour Gummies, available in a range of ratios designed to meet different needs.

Wana Wellness is partnering with Leaf411, a nurse-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to distribute broad-spectrum CBD hemp gummies at no cost to qualifying military veterans, as well as to struggling Americans who’ve been hard hit by job loss or income reduction.

Wana Brands has promoted Stephanie Daley to serve as vice president of market expansion and Mike Hennesy to serve as vice president of innovation.

These high-potency gummies offer 50mg of THC per serving and are available in a 20-serving (1,000 mg) package at select medical dispensaries throughout Colorado.

Mike Hennesy, director of innovation for Wana Brands, offered insights for creating successful cannabis-infused food and beverage products during the second keynote presentation of Cannabis Products Exchange, held virtually July 30-31.

Increased control over dosing, quicker onset times, unique flavors, strategic cannabinoid ratios and inclusion of rare cannabinoids are among the specific needs being addressed by new confectionery edibles.

Wana Brands is adding more options to its Wana Sour Gummies lineup in Illinois, including the Wana Sour Gummies Assorted Flavor pack in Sativa and Indica classes.

Hennesy is set to speak at the inaugural Cannabis Products Exchange event, set for July 30-31 in Denver.

In this newly created position, Hodas is responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of Wana Brands' marketing and advertising initiatives.