High priority: Kathy Hochul vows to launch NY’s legal marijuana industry Cuomo stalled on – New York Post
Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed that getting New York’s budding marijuana sales program off the ground will be a high priority. Scandal-scarred ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature approved the law back in March that legalized the sale of weed in New York. But Cuomo — locked in a dispute with the state Senate — didn’t nominate an executive director for the new Office of Cannabis Management or name appointees to the Cannabis Control Board, even though the Marijuana Taxation and Regulation Act was passed months ago. The Senate must confirm the appointments. The appointments are necessary to set up…
Read More »Breakthru Beverage Group Expands Portfolio with CBD and Relaxation Beverages Through Partnership with Recess – wineindustryadvisor.com
Advertisement Entry into the category follows consumer-driven innovation strategy August 25, 2021 – Breakthru Beverage Group, a leading North American beverage distributor with operations and affiliates in 14 U.S. markets and throughout Canada, today announced an expansion of its portfolio of wine, spirits, beer and non-alc products to also include CBD and Relaxation beverages. This marks a significant step in its ambitious and consumer-driven growth strategy. Breakthru is entering the CBD and Relaxation beverage space through a partnership with Recess, a leader in the fast-emerging category. “We are excited to partner with Recess, an iconic brand that is playing at the intersection of some…
Read More »Exclusive news and research on the wine, spirits and beer business – Shanken News Daily
News Alert: Breakthru Enters CBD Beverage Category, Partnering With Recess Brand August 25, 2021 Breakthru Beverage is joining the CBD beverage category, agreeing to handle the Recess brand. Recess is billed as a calming CBD and adaptogen infused sparkling water. Drew Levinson, Breakthru’s vice president, business development, emerging brands, said Recess “is playing at the intersection of some of the most significant emerging trends in the industry including greater consumer focus on mental well-being and the increasing demand for products that reduce stress; the rise of new functional ingredients such as CBD, adaptogens, and magnesium; consumer desire for alternative beverages;…
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Mashantucket, Cherokee Tribes Planning Cannabis Mega-Dispensaries Near Their Casinos – Poker News Daily
It is no secret that casinos happily offer free alcoholic beverages to gamblers (just be sure to tip your server!) so that they continue to gamble and continue to gamble poorly. A drunk casino patron is one thing, but what about a high one? It appears that two Native American tribes are going to test things out, as they plan on opening cannabis stores very close to their major casinos. According to cannabis industry hub website Leafly, both the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, which owns and operates Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI),…
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New Mexico Is Officially Accepting Recreational Marijuana Producer Applications – Marijuana Moment
A California bill to legalize possession of a wide range of psychedelics such as psilocybin and ayahuasca will not advance further this year following a decision by the sponsor that more time is needed to build the case for the reform and solidify its chances of being enacted. The Senate-passed legislation advanced through a second reading on the Assembly floor last week before being re-referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, which was set to determine on Thursday whether it could be cleared for final passage. But it was ultimately decided that the proposal would be made into a two-year bill,…
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Connecticut Becomes the 20th Jurisdiction to Legalize Recreational Marijuana – Lexology
Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. States show no signs of slowing down. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. Although provisions relating to possession are effective now (as of July 1, 2021), the employment-related provisions are not effective until July 1, 2022. Because the new law will prohibit many employers from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use…
Read More »2nd Annual Cannabis Drinks Expo Leverages Beverage Industry
The Cannabis Drinks Expo is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. For anyone curious about the future direction of the cannabis beverages industry in the United States, the place to be in 2021 will be the second annual Cannabis Drinks Expo hosted by the Beverage Trade Network. This event is taking place November 11, 2021 in San Francisco, and November 15 in Chicago. This year’s Cannabis Drinks Expo is expected to be the largest global gathering of cannabis drinks professionals ever, bringing together drinks producers, manufacturers, dispensaries, cannabis distributors,…
Read More »The Best Food Items at Upcoming Connecticut Fairs and Festivals – i95rock.com
It’s been a long couple of years, we’ve waited patiently in lines as our favorite Summertime fairs have done drive-thru events over the past 18 months. I don’t want to jinx it, things are getting cancelled every day, but, it appears that we are about to have a slew of fairs and festivals around Connecticut over the next couple of months, in person, and I’m hungry. I started making a hit list of some of my favorite food items that are sold at upcoming Fairs and Harvest Festivals in our area, so here are a few ideas for you. Just…
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