Dixie Brands, a Denver-based marijuana edibles and drink manufacturer with operations in six states, will change the brand’s name, according to an announcement from the company. The company is making the move given the historical context of “Dixie,” a word connected to the South with disputed origins dating back to the 1700s; “Dixie,” a nineteenth-century […]
Edibles & Infused Processors
Why a proper CO₂ extractor must precisely control all three key parameters
By Jeremy Diehl There’s a frightening moment for every CO₂ extraction technician when they first step in front of a new system, tasked with producing beautiful oils. They’re expected to drive product development and, even more, sales that allow the business to succeed. The cannabis biomass in the extraction vessel is not the only thing […]
Quicksilver Scientific appoints David Durkee Vice President of New Ventures
PRESS RELEASE Beverage industry Chemical Engineer poised to boost product line Louisville, Colo. (June 22, 2020)—David Durkee, Ph.D., has been named Quicksilver Scientific’s Vice President of New Ventures after working for nearly a decade in a wide range of roles at Molson Coors Brewing Company. Quicksilver Scientific, a leader in the field of health and […]
Canopy Growth CEO says new data on cannabis beverages show they can be bigger than hard seltzer
The world’s largest cannabis company Canopy Growth (CGC) saw shares fall another 5% Monday after cratering 20% following Friday’s fourth-quarter results, which disappointed against even its own revenue guidance. Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus cut Canopy to a Sell rating while Morningstar maintained its “No moat” rating on the Ontario-based cannabis giant, indicating an unlikely differentiation from an […]
Sleep Survey by Sensi Signature Products Shows Cannabis Edibles Especially Helpful for Insomnia During Covid-19
PRESS RELEASE 91% of Respondents Said Edibles Improved Sleep Watsonville, CA, June 4, 2020– An insomnia and sleep survey conducted by Sensi Signature Products suggests that cannabis edibles might be a particularly helpful treatment for patients suffering from insomnia and other sleep disorders. The study surveyed 450 anonymous respondents and found that the majority of respondents […]
Meet Mindy Segal, the Chicago Chef Infusing Haute Gummies With Weed
“We are in a renaissance period,” founder of Mindy’s Chef Led Artisanal Edibles says of the industry” On a recent pre-pandemic night in February, Mindy’s HotChocolate in Chicago was buzzing for a unique “Flavor Trip” tasting event. Industry folks and influencers mingled between exquisite stations, each offering a distinct, fruit-forward pairing. At the setup near […]
Best Practices for Labeling Infused Products
Thanks to cutting-edge technology, ambitious entrepreneurs and an increasingly receptive and open-minded consumer base, infused products (both THC and CBD) have become a major sector of the cannabis marketplace, as well as within the health, beauty, and food & beverage markets. For instance, according to an April 2019 survey by Headset, daily sales of Cannabis […]
Drink Your Weed: How Cannabis Beverages Finally Took Off
Edibles have been the breakout star of cannabis legalization — but drinkables could offer a whole new kind of high About a year ago, when Lyden Henderson took a sip of a nonalcoholic, cannabis-infused beer, he discovered something was amiss: The beverage was chunky — bits of cannabis floated throughout the beer, creating an unpleasant […]
Whoopi Goldberg’s cannabis company has shut down
Whoopi & Maya, the medical cannabis company co-founded by Whoopi Goldberg, is closing up shop, according to a statement posted on its website. In an interview with CNN Business, Rick Cusick, a Whoopi & Maya board member who helped found the company with Goldberg and Om Edibles founder Maya Elisabeth, said he received word Friday […]
Arizona Tea maker enters the cannabis market
Marijuana products will soon hit the masses, as the maker of Arizona Tea enters the cannabis market, starting with vape pens and THC-infused gummies. Privately held Arizona Beverage announced Tuesday that it reached a licensing deal with Dixie Brands, which makes and sells drinks, chocolates, gummies and topical creams that are laced with marijuana. Through […]
