California-based Punch Edibles & Extracts is bringing its infused confectionery products eastward, operating in Oklahoma’s medical cannabis market and launching in New York’s adult-use cannabis market earlier this year.

Motivated by market interest and functionality, edibles brands and manufacturers are building on customer feedback and cannabinoid research to develop products tailored for desired mood or need states.

Solventless Mike Bites' ingredients include pectin, a vegan, plant-based ingredient derived from citrus fruits–not gelatin, an animal derivative common in most gummies–paired with glucose, not high fructose.

The brand’s Punch Gummies are available now and its Punch Bar Chocolates will be launching in the state later this year.

Building on consumer interest and adoption of the gummy category, manufacturers and brand owners are expanding beyond traditional offerings with products made with minor cannabinoids and rosin.

Cannabis Products Insider recently spoke to Erin Gore, co-founder and CEO of Garden Society, about her cannabis journey, Garden Society’s approach to product development, and the company’s mission to bring Wine Country to the East Coast.

Market research firm BDSA reported edibles brought in nearly $2.75 billion, up about $105 million from 2021.

Featuring an array of flavors and form factors, JAMS offers a range of dosage options that can take effect in as few as 15 minutes. 

The Massachusetts company saw its fifth year of double-digit growth, with revenue projections set to top $150 million in 2023.

Flavor firms say classic combinations continue to pervade the edibles market, but manufacturers are increasingly exploring profiles that communicate wellness, offer culinary adventure and celebrate the distinct flavors of the cannabis plant.