Items Tagged with 'cannabis in foodservice'

The federal government is moving to formally recognize marijuana’s accepted medical use and accelerate its rescheduling from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. This shift is based on FDA, HHS and NIH findings showing credible scientific support for marijuana’s use in treating pain, nausea, vomiting and anorexia related to medical conditions.

There is enough interest in THC- or CBD-infused foods and beverages that such items could be a growth area for some foodservice brands, but marketing those items in the right way — and in the right venue — will be challenging.