The Farm Bill's recent passing gives a green light for products to include hemp extracts. The legalization of hemp couldn’t come at a better time, as functional beverages—especially those deriving their benefits from plant sources—are rising in popularity.

“We are excited about launching Omega Hemp Water™ into the CBD infused beverage category,” said Jerry Pearring, CEO of Real Brands, Inc.  “Omega Hemp Water™ will be produced using Alkame’s patented technology and formula, in conjunction with a proprietary water-soluble CBD ingredient derived from hemp."

The new 12-ounce Hemp Energy drinks will be available in late October and will include Kona Gold’s popular Classic, Sugar Free, and all new Platinum flavors.

The new line of functional beverages and supplements are infused with Active Hemp Extract and will be available to consumers in up to 2,400 natural specialty store locations within the United States.

Seeds and grains may be small in size—but they drive some large food and beverage trends. That's all because consumers are increasingly aware of the nutritional properties of seeds and grains (and, in particular, ancient grains).

Because of HEMPd’s use of Full Plant CBD, without THC, each HEMPd product will have all the health benefits that the hemp plant typically has to offer.

Hemp-based consumer products for the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and supplement industries continue to evolve as more and more states nationwide soften on restrictions for Legal & Medical Marijuana industries. Marijuana & Cannabis Based Companies in focus today are: Algae International Group, Inc.(OTC: ALGA), Hemp, Inc. (OTC: HEMP), Easton Pharmaceuticals (OTC: EAPH), DigiPath, Inc.(OTC: DIGP), American Green, Inc. (OTC: ERBB) and Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTC: CBIS).