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White House Issues Executive Order to Reschedule Cannabis
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Thursday directing the U.S. Attorney General to move cannabis from a Schedule I to Schedule III controlled substance, marking a watershed moment in the history of U.S. marijuana policy and a significant step forward for the nascent THC-infused beverage industry.
What’s Next For Hemp-Derived THC After California’s Emergency Action?
Hemp-derived cannabis companies face an uncertain path forward as they navigate an increasingly difficult climate for retail distribution as states like California restrict what can be sold and where.
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Beyond the Shelf, Farmers Fear Hemp Regulations
The uncertainty surrounding the future cannabis regulations could impact the amount of hemp farmers plant in the coming year.
CPG Week Podcast: Hemp’s Ticking Clock, The Supplements-To-Energy Pipeline
On the CPG Week Podcast, the team discusses the impending hemp ban, Gopuff’s $250 million and supplement makers launching energy drinks.
Hemp Industry Responds To California ‘Readopting’ Emergency Ban
Hemp industry stakeholders respond to the announcement that California has extended its ban of intoxicating hemp products for another three months.
CPG Week: Sweet Licensing Deals & Cannabis Sports Drinks
On CPG Week, the podcast team talks co-branding, energy drink and protein supplement licensing with sweets makers, and the evolution of cannabis in sports recovery drinks.
Sugar High: INSA’s Head Chef On the Art of Canna-Chocolate
Julian Rose sees an opportunity to elevate the chocolate edibles category through superior ingredients and quality.
A Bite With…Samantha O’Donnell, Punch Edibles And Extracts Co-Founder
While operating for 10 years in the cannabis industry, Punch Edibles and Extracts has built an expansive portfolio, established a co-manufacturing business and has recently acquired Tempo Crackers to meet consumers in the savory categories.
High Hopes: THC Edibles Turn to Hemp
Banking on the success of low-dose beverages, the cannabis edibles category is circumventing the regulated market and expanding into hemp-derived THC to reach new consumers in regions where adult-use dispensaries are not accessible.
TSUMo Snacks to Go from THC to Hemp Brand After CEO Exit
After the exit of co-founder and CEO Caroline Yeh this summer, cannabis-infused food brand TSUMo Snacks is now aiming to retool and relaunch in the mainstream marketplace as a hemp-based product.
FDA and CDC Warn Consumers of Delta-8 THC Risks
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued warnings this week about the potential risks of Delta-8 — a form of the psychoactive cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
FDA Still Unclear on CBD Safety
In a report submitted yesterday to Congress, FDA commissioner Stephen Hahn noted the agency still lacks enough evidence to say CBD ‘can’t hurt.’ While the FDA is “actively considering potential pathways for certain CBD products to be marketed as dietary supplements,” the agency is still seeking more scientific evidence — especially to support CBD’s safety in food.