The hemp fight is quietly moving into state capitols across the country — and nobody can quite agree on where the line should be drawn. While cannabis legalization has dominated headlines for years, lawmakers are now increasingly focused on something that grew in the background much faster than anyone expected: intoxicating hemp-derived products. What started as a narrow … [Read more...] about The Hemp Fight Moves to State Capitols as the Rules Get Completely Redrawn
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Proposed Bills Could Put THC Drinks on New York Liquor Store Shelves
New legislation introduced in New York could allow liquor and wine retailers to step into the cannabis beverage market. Companion bills filed in the State Senate and Assembly would permit licensed alcohol shops to obtain a special permit authorizing them to sell low-dose cannabis-infused drinks, signaling another step in the state’s evolving marijuana industry.The proposal is … [Read more...] about Proposed Bills Could Put THC Drinks on New York Liquor Store Shelves
From Silicon Valley to Seltzer Valley: The Tech Bro Who Got Everyone Buzzed
In the caffeine-buzzed heart of New Haven, where college kids and coders mingle over cold brews, a new kind of fizz is bubbling up—one that hits softer than whiskey but smoother than water. David Salinas, the guy who once helped wire the city’s tech scene, has pivoted from apps to apples. His latest project? Hi! People, a hemp-infused seltzer that delivers a subtle, sociable … [Read more...] about From Silicon Valley to Seltzer Valley: The Tech Bro Who Got Everyone Buzzed
Hemp-Derived THC Drinks Spark Debate as Sales Surge Nationwide
The burgeoning market for hemp-derived THC beverages is drawing national attention as it rapidly gains ground in states where recreational cannabis remains illegal. These drinks, which contain delta-9 THC extracted from federally legal hemp, are now widely available in convenience stores, gas stations, and bars—often with no age restrictions or regulatory oversight.The … [Read more...] about Hemp-Derived THC Drinks Spark Debate as Sales Surge Nationwide
Cannabis Drinks vs. Alcohol: New Study Aims to Uncover the Truth
A new research study is diving into the world of cannabis-infused drinks and how they might affect things like alcohol consumption, mood, and overall quality of life. Led by the data research firm MoreBetter, the study is looking for up to 2,000 participants to try out THC-infused beverages for a few weeks. In exchange, participants will receive free drinks and track their … [Read more...] about Cannabis Drinks vs. Alcohol: New Study Aims to Uncover the Truth
Cannabis Cocktails Are on the Rise. Could They Replace Alcohol?
A huge generational shift in attitude toward alcohol is ongoing, with younger generations consuming less and more people considering alcohol consumption to be harmful, even in moderation. And wariness toward alcohol has left an inevitable gap in the market, as while younger generations are shying away from alcohol consumption, they still want beverage options when they're out … [Read more...] about Cannabis Cocktails Are on the Rise. Could They Replace Alcohol?
Why THC-infused drinks are ‘flying off’ Connecticut shelves
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — There’s a new popular beverage in town, THC-infused seltzers have been flying off Connecticut shelves, according to liquor store owners.Connecticut lawmakers have been listening to testimony about possibly lowering the amount of THC in the drinks from five milligrams to 0.5 milligrams. They are targeting gummies.“I can see all of the avenues here, and I … [Read more...] about Why THC-infused drinks are ‘flying off’ Connecticut shelves
Are cannabis beverages the next big thing? Some Arkansas processors think so
DRINK UP: Breck Speed and David Owen developed Lark, a beverage infused with natural hemp-derived Delta-9 THC. (Photo courtesy of David Owen) The folks behind Arkansas’s newest medical marijuana processor are preparing for what could be the next big thing in cannabis: beverages. Former Mountain Valley Spring Water executive Breck Speed and Ouachita Farms owner David Owen are … [Read more...] about Are cannabis beverages the next big thing? Some Arkansas processors think so
Executive Inc.: Former university president creates cannabis drink to replace alcohol
Bill Gibbs, former president of University of Phoenix, is getting into the cannabis business in a unique way. He was awarded a medical marijuana dispensary license in 2012. By 2019, he sold the license to Tempe-based Harvest Health and Recreation Inc. "The multiples were too great," he said. "I was like, I've got to sell." About six months went by when he started thinking … [Read more...] about Executive Inc.: Former university president creates cannabis drink to replace alcohol
Cannabis Beverages Market to Reach USD 19,063.58 Million by 2028 | At a CAGR 54.31%
News provided by www.globenewswire.com Cannabis consumers are no longer restricted to smoking flowers with joints, bongs, or pipes but have an option from a surging assortment of products, involving concentrated as well as infused products. The beverages industry in itself is experiencing an indispensable change in terms of all the ingredients and additives. Consumers, … [Read more...] about Cannabis Beverages Market to Reach USD 19,063.58 Million by 2028 | At a CAGR 54.31%
