Cannabis companies don’t have to reinvent the wheel when it comes to branding and package design, says Tom Newmaster, partner at FORCEpkg. He presented strategies cannabis brands can borrow from the CPG world during Cannabis Products Exchange, held virtually July 30-31.

Following finalized regulations from the Florida Department of Health for the sale of edible cannabis products, Trulieve will introduce edibles in its medical cannabis dispensaries across the state.

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.

Cannabis Training University, an online cannabis training provider launched in 2009, has reported an increase in course enrollments since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March.

In letters to governors, the NACB highlighted the benefits regional coordination could create for citizens, small businesses and state governments. 

Kushy Punch, a California cannabis brand, has expanded into Nevada with a new lineup of flavors in separate, single-bite 10mg doses.

The National Association of Cannabis Businesses is urging governors in seven northeastern states to push legislation for full cannabis legalization over the finish line as part of their strategies to reopen and re-energize state economies.

1933 Industries Inc., a vertically-integrated cannabis consumer packaged goods company, has entered into a two-year licensing agreement between the company's subsidiary, Alternative Medicine Association LC, and Los Angeles-based The Pantry Company Inc.to produce edible products in Nevada.