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Home » Authors » Alyse Thompson-Richards
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 Magazine since March 2019. She has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from Western Illinois University.
Thompsona@bnpmedia.com
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Judge Gavel

California bill would allow cannabis businesses to sell food, non-alcoholic beverages

Proposed legislation also provides for selling cannabis at live events.
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Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 7, 2023

The proposed legislation says cannabis retailers or microbusinesses could sell non-infused food and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as sell tickets for and host live music or other performances.


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Venterra Farms Portfolio

Farming First debuts Venterra Farms brand in California

Launch includes four varieties of full-spectrum gummies.
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Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 7, 2023

Venterra Farms is offering full-spectrum gummies, crafted with indica and sativa hybrid strains containing cannabinoids such as CBN and CBG.


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Jublee Fruit Bites

Gayonica Inc. launches Jublee fruit bites in Ontario

Products first launched in Quebec.
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Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 7, 2023

Jublee's vegan, gluten-free fruit bites offer a different approach to the consumption of cannabinoids.


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Columbia Care begins adult-use sales in Missouri

Company expands sales at Hermann dispensary.
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Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 7, 2023

Columbia Care's Cannabist dispensary in Hermann has been serving the medical patient community since 2021.


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Cann

Cannabis beverages offer refreshment with flavor and function

BDSA: Beverage sales were up 8.5% in the first three quarters of 2022, outpacing growth of overall edibles sales.
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Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 7, 2023

Driven by format familiarity, consumers’ desire to avoid alcohol, and new cannabis markets becoming operational, beverage is one of the fastest-growing segments, outpacing the growth of the overall edibles category.


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Primitiv Performance drink mixes and topical

Primitiv Performance debuts CBD drink mixes

Company founded by former Detroit Lions players Rob Sims and Calvin Johnson Jr.
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Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 6, 2023

Primitiv Performance utilizes a proprietary blend of electrolytes, vitamins and water-mixable nano-phytocannabinoids, formulated to aid in rehydration, recovery and support the immune system.


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Hemptown Organics debuts ‘Trailer Park Boys’ gummies

Gummies are available with either 5 or 15 mg delta-9-THC.
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Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 6, 2023

Each gummy is vegan, non-GMO, and free of gluten and preservatives.



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The Woods consumption lounge

Koan Cordials launch at The Woods cannabis consumption lounge

Cordials are available in seven effects, single and multi-serving packages.
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Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 2, 2023

The Woods, located in West Hollywood’s Emerald Village, features many areas spread across 8,000 sq. ft., each with a unique ambience.


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BDSA debuts Menu Analytics

Service offers menu-listed pricing, brand availability at store-specific level.
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Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 2, 2023

Using Menu Analytics, cannabis retailers and investors can gain insight into the menu-listed pricing and availability of brands and products at a local and store-specific level.


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Snoop Dogg Hempacco

Snoop Dogg partners with Hempacco on new venture

HPDG to offer edibles, other consumer packaged goods.
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Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 2, 2023

Snoop Dogg and Hempacco have formed HPDG, LLC, a California limited liability company that will develop, manufacture and market consumer packaged goods, including edibles.


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