The CBD category sprung up from grassroots consumer exuberance about the promise and potential—real or rumored—the products may have in the areas of health, wellness and beauty care. And suppliers of CBD products are poised and ready to satisfy all those curiosities. Retailers have recognized the demand and stepped up as competitors to more traditional online and dispensary shops.
How are each working to fulfill this new produce niche?
CONVENIENCEGROCERYRESTAURANTRESEARCHConvenience News
CSP Announces Finalists in 2021 Retailer Choice Best New Products Contest
Voting open now through Aug. 11
Michigan to Regulate Delta-8 THC Products
Governor signs legislation that takes effect Oct. 11, covers c-stores
Kadenwood Acquires CBD Wellness Brand Healist Advanced Naturals
Partners with UK wellness company for portfolio of plant-based wellness products
Grocery News
Are Cannabis Vending Machines the Future?
The new Wellness Pantry from Cultiva Wellness is not your typical chips and soda vending machine, says the company.
Sweets & Snacks Takes a Closer Look at Cannabis
This year's Sweets & Snacks in Indianapolis is set to explore the rapidly changing world of cannabinoid-based confections.
Canadian Cannabis Retailer to Buy Milwaukee-based FABCBD
Calgary-based High Tide, which operates 85 recreational cannabis retail stores in Canada, expands its U.S. presence with the acquisition of FABCBD
CBD in Retail
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Restaurants feel the heat over CBD-infused menu items
The federal government has promised to provide some clarity, but restaurants likely run a risk in the meantime if they use the cannabis derivative as an ingredient.
4 restaurant chains cooking up 4/20 specials
Cannabis fans can celebrate the day with themed menu items at limited-service spots.
FDA plans to reconsider the rules for using CBD as an ingredient
A change in rules or the regulatory process could clear the way for restaurants to add the cannabis derivative without fear of breaking the law.
From Technomic
CBD By the numbers
Research News
Consumer Brands to the FDA: It’s Time to Regulate CBD
The association has renewed its call for urgent government action on cannabidiol regulation, with the assertion it is critical to ensuring consumer safety.
U.S. Cannabis Food and Beverage Market Expected to Reach $20B
A new report from Research and Markets finds the U.S. cannabis industry is leading global growth, with sales expected to reach more than $20 billion by 2026.
CBD’s 2020 Winners and Losers
The Brightfield Group takes a look at which states will see the most cannabis growth in 2021.
A Breakdown
of CBD Laws
Regulatory outlook remains gray due to FDA uncertainty and mixed enforcement messages
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