Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Package design and branding professionals are sure to be in demand as the cannabis industry continues to grow.

Using cannabis to elevate chocolate

Chocolate and cannabis are natural companions, and the category holds much promise for delivering elevated consumer experiences.

March 9, 2020

While their chemical components make chocolate and cannabinoids compatible, producers of cannabis-infused chocolate also say the medium allows for elevating the cannabis consumption experience and serves as an access point for discerning cannabis consumers.

ISM

Crickets, CBD and Bubble Tea: 3 cool things from ISM

A look at some of the global new products offering insight into upcoming trends

February 12, 2020

Does Bubble Tea make good cake? What do chocolate-covered crickets actually taste like? Does CBD gum actually do anything?

How is the UK handling CBD?

Cannabis Trade Association urges UK to keep CBD products on the shelf.

January 29, 2020

It looks like the UK is going to leave CBD products on the shelf — for now. The Cannabis Trade Association is hoping to keep it that way.

Which types of cannabis confectionery edibles are most popular? PMCA event offers insight

The Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association recently held a symposium offering tips and tricks for cannabis-infused confectionery.

December 9, 2019

With varying stages of cannabis legalization in the U.S. and Canada — and the proliferation of cannabis-infused edibles in the marketplace — the Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association recently hosted a science symposium on incorporating cannabis into confectionery and snack products.

FDA: CBD not generally recognized as safe for human, animal food

Council for Responsible Nutrition opposes FDA’s “alarming” statement.

November 27, 2019

Citing a lack of scientific information, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it can’t conclude that CBD is generally recognized as safe for use in human or animal food.

Cannabis

NCA’s John Downs on cannabis: ‘Things are happening so fast’

President of the National Confectioners Association says cannabis is one of the largest disruptions to the food and beverage industry in modern day.

November 20, 2019

Will CBD confections be on the show floor at the next Sweets and Snacks Expo?

Good Day Chocolate to launch line of CBD chocolate

Varieties to become available in 2020 include Original, Sleep and Calm.

October 31, 2019

Chocolate supplements manufacturer Good Day Chocolate has launched a cannabidiol (CBD) product line that combines Fair Trade chocolate with pure, third party-tested, THC-free CBD.

PMCA's fall symposium to cover production of cannabis-infused candy, snacks

Educational event set for Nov. 5-6 in Sacramento.

September 3, 2019

The Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association will host a symposium this fall covering all aspects of developing and producing cannabis-infused candy and snacks.

The Munchie Effect: How non-cannabis candy companies benefit from legal cannabis

Nielsen data shows that legal cannabis leads to increases in all snack and candy sales.