Alyse Thompson-Richards has held many positions with BNP Media, first serving as an intern at Candy Industry Magazine in summer 2012. She joined Candy Industry's staff full time as associate editor in August 2016 after a few years at newspapers in West-Central Illinois, becoming managing editor in March 2019. Alyse has also served on Cannabis Products Magazine since March 2019. She has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from Western Illinois University.
The state adopted medical cannabis in 2016, with sales beginning in early 2019. Voters approved adult-use cannabis last November after an effort spearheaded by The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol got the initiative on the ballot.
Moving cannabis to Schedule III, where it would exist among ketamine and anabolic steroids, would highlight its accepted medical uses and a lower potential for abuse.
Citing five anonymous sources familiar with the situation, the AP said the DEA’s proposal still requires review by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as well as a public comment period.
WhistlePig is elevating the non-alcoholic cocktail experience with the addition of non-psychoactive cannabis terpenes to its signature Barrel Aged Maple Old Fashioned recipe.
Cannabis Products Insider recently spoke to Jake Hill, co-founder and CEO of Hill Beverage Co., about his cannabis experience, his partnership with Snoop Dogg and what’s next for the company.
Cameron Clarke, Sunderstorm co-founder and CEO, said expanding to Thailand aligns with KANHA's brand story, which aims to break away from stigma and spotlight cannabis’ wellness benefits.
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.
Total Wines & More has debuted a dedicated THC beverages section, which demonstrates the mainstream adoption of cannabis beverages for consumers who are looking for alcohol-free alternatives.