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Alyse Thompson-Richards

Alyse Thompson-Richards

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 Insider since March 2019. She has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from Western Illinois University.
Thompsona@bnpmedia.com
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GABY Inc. terminates acquisition of HempFusion Wellness brands

HempFusion Wellness reportedly ceases operations.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 9, 2023
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In April, GABY announced plans to acquire the HempFusion, Sagely Naturals and apothecanna brands through a share purchase agreement.


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Jones Soda names new CEO

David Knight to succeed Mark Murray, who is retiring.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 9, 2023
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David Knight will succeed Mark Murray as president and CEO of Jones Soda Co., maker of the cannabis-infused Mary Jones brand.


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Bayou City Hemp 8th Wonder Brewery

Bayou City Hemp acquires 8th Wonder Brewery

Companies have previously collaborated on THC beverages.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 8, 2023
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The acquisition follows a series of collaborations to create non-alcoholic THC beverages for Texas consumers.


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BioWellnessX debuts THCp gummies

Gummies also feature THC and CBG or CBN.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 8, 2023
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Each gummy is formulated with 53 mg of total cannabinoids, including 3 mg THCp.


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KANHA maker Sunderstorm acquires Nevada vapes brand

Acquisition of Abide Brands will expand Sunderstorm’s Nevada footprint.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 8, 2023
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This is the first acquisition for Sunderstorm, which says it is the start of a new phase of growth that will include expanding its categories nationally.


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Stirling CBD Delta 8 Blue Razz gummies

Stirling CBD launches Delta 8, Delta 9 THC Gummies

Gummies are available in three flavors.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 8, 2023
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Both Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC gummies are available in organic, vegan and pectin-based formats, utilizing beet sugar and tapioca sugar as natural sweeteners.


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Marijuana Leaves and Gold Coins

BDSA: U.S. cannabis market to reach $45B by 2027

Market research firm offers forecasts for state markets.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 7, 2023
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The total global legal cannabis industry is predicted to reach $36.7 billion in 2023, with 80% of sales from U.S. markets.


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Lost Range CBD gummies

lost range. launches vegan CBD gummies

Company consolidates operations at Colorado facility.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 6, 2023
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lost range. CBD gummies feature 33 mg of full-spectrum CBD, extracted from Colorado hemp.


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Aurora Lil Bits

Aurora Cannabis launches low-dose Lil’ Bits, live resin gummies

New edibles begin rolling out in Canada this month.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 6, 2023
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The company has also launched Aurora Lab, an experiential research and education program designed to strengthen conversations with patients, retailers, budtenders and consumers.


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SNDL names Alberto Paredero-Quiros as CFO

Paredero-Quiros has served at Mondelez International, Procter & Gamble.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 6, 2023
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Alberto Paredero-Quiros brings more than 25 years of management experience in the consumer goods and pharmaceutical industries. 


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