Available starting Feb. 1, Hoist is a balance of electrolytes, carbohydrates and water for rapid hydration, the company says. 

The cannabidiol beverage comes packaged in 12-ounce PET bottles and is available in select markets for a suggested retail price of $2.50 for a bottle.

Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics predict that combined medical and recreational legal cannabis sales in the U.S. will top $11 billion in 2018. And according to the 2017 “Marijuana Business Factbook” from Marijuana Business Daily, by 2021 U.S. sales are anticipated to top $17 billion.

“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 types of edibles sold in states where medical and/or recreational use is permitted typically include chocolates, brownies, cookies, hard candies, gummies, crisped rice treats and beverages.

“Having a seasoned industry veteran like Beau intimately involved in building Surterra’s business is exciting for the future of Surterra, our patients and the entire medical cannabis industry,” says Jake Bergmann, CEO, Surterra Wellness, Atlanta.

Saka Wines are the first release from House of Saka, Inc, a company formed by and for women dedicated to the development of luxury-infused relaxation, beauty and wellness products for sophisticated consumers around the world. 

When designing and developing a functional beverage, one of the biggest concerns a developer has are the effects that pH, processing and packaging choices will have on the active compounds in the product.

RiaGev is the first and only commercially available compound uniquely combining Bioenergy Ribose and a form of Vitamin B3. It is distinctly formulated to enter the salvage pathway directly to more efficiently increase nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) in the body.

"While we had initially planned for a slower rollout, we decided to add these territories because they are well-informed, progressive markets that are chomping at the bit for a high quality, trustworthy and refreshing CBD beverage," says Michael Lewis, CEO at Sprig.