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.
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.
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.
While blueberries, almonds, avocados and kale have perennial spots on the superfoods list, the NPD Group has outlined three “emerging superfoods” it's tracking due to increased interest in them.
Consumer packaged goods companies can’t afford to turn a blind eye to the cannabis industry. That’s according to Larry Levin, executive v.p. of market and shopper intelligence at IRI. He recently touched on the topic during a Candy Industry webinar, "Candy: State of the Industry."