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Illinois Marks Milestone Debut of Legal Cannabis with Impressive Sales

The new decade ushered in sweeping changes for Illinois as recreational marijuana became legal across the state. Thousands of residents lined up on January 1 to be among the first customers to make purchases at the 37 dispensaries across the state. According to the state, more than 77,000 transactions were made, totaling nearly $3.2 million […]

CATEGORIES HerbForce
PUBLISHED January 3, 2020
AUTHOR Rebecca Fenton

ForceBrands’ Karen Meshkov Presents Cannabis Brand Building Tips to Female Founders

As cannabis grows and evolves, events that foster an open dialogue for cannabis brand builders to share experiences, lessons, and challenges become crucial to moving the industry forward. On December 5-6, Karen G. Meshkov, Client Strategist from ForceBrands‘ cannabis division HerbForce, presented at The Initiative, an accelerator for female-founded CBD and cannabis startup companies located in […]

CATEGORIES HerbForce
PUBLISHED December 23, 2019
AUTHOR Polina Meshkova

Photo Highlights From ForceBrands’ Clean Beauty Roundtable

ForceBrands hosted an exclusive beauty event on November 19 at OSEA’s Skincare Studio in Venice, Calif. Thought leaders from across the industry came together for an intimate discussion on the topic of clean beauty and the policies surrounding it. Guests included founders and executives from Hourglass Cosmetics, Sagely Naturals, Kosas Cosmetics, OSEA Malibu, and more. […]

CATEGORIES BeautyForce
PUBLISHED December 2, 2019
AUTHOR Polina Meshkova

Apply Now to the Chobani Incubator Program’s Spring 2020 Class

America’s No. 1 Greek Yogurt brand Chobani is accepting submissions for its Spring 2020 Chobani Incubator program. The Chobani Incubator helps small food and beverage startups bring better food to more people. Chobani provides companies $25,000 in equity-free capital and access to Chobani’s network and expertise in order to scale their operations and achieve significant growth. The program includes […]

CATEGORIES FoodForce
PUBLISHED November 12, 2019
AUTHOR Madison Troyer

4 Cannabis Companies with Unique Edible Innovations

According to research from ArcView, the cannabis edibles market is expected to reach a valuation of $4.1 billion by 2022. As the market expands and consumer demand grows, there’s been an uptick in the number of cannabis companies producing classic edibles in the form of chocolates, candies, and infused beverages. Some brands, however, are taking […]

CATEGORIES HerbForce
PUBLISHED November 7, 2019
AUTHOR Madison Troyer

Best Healthy Halloween Candy That Will Surprise Trick-or-Treaters

Even as the food industry has shifted to more health-conscious alternatives — swapping nut milks for dairy and plant-based innovations for meat — Halloween has remained largely unchanged in terms of its sweet treats. America’s most popular Halloween candies have historically been a mix of offerings from global companies like Mars Chocolate and The Hershey […]

CATEGORIES FoodForce
PUBLISHED October 31, 2019
AUTHOR Rebecca Fenton

Whole Foods Names 2020’s Top 10 Food Trends

Whole Foods Market released its fifth annual trends report that highlights future predictions in the food industry. The report features insights from more than 50 Whole Foods Market team members that include local foragers, regional and global buyers, and culinary experts. While 2019 ushered in trends like shelf-stable probiotics, frozen treats, and faux meat snacks, 2020 […]

CATEGORIES FoodForce
PUBLISHED October 23, 2019
AUTHOR Rebecca Fenton

Here’s Why This Midwestern City Is the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Capital of the US

In 1981, William Wrigley Jr., a traveling soap and powder salesman, arrived in Chicago with just $32 in his pocket. With every sale he made, he would throw in a couple of sticks of chewing gum. Eventually, he dropped the soaps and powders but stuck with the gum, introducing his signature Juicy Fruit and Spearmint […]

CATEGORIES FoodForce
PUBLISHED October 10, 2019
AUTHOR Madison Troyer

ForceBrands Steps Inside the First US Cannabis Restaurant, Lowell Cafe

ForceBrands, with its specialized cannabis hiring division HerbForce, was on the ground Tuesday night in Los Angeles to witness the official opening of Lowell Cafe, the first cannabis restaurant in the U.S. Serving farm-fresh food, coffee, juice, and cannabis daily, the West Hollywood cafe is a product of Lowell Herb Co., an innovative California-based cannabis […]

CATEGORIES HerbForce
PUBLISHED October 2, 2019
AUTHOR Rebecca Fenton

Sir Kensington’s Entrepreneur Mark Ramadan to Lead Chocolate Maker Hu

Sir Kensington’s Founder and CEO Mark Ramadan has been named CEO of Hu, the parent company of Hu Products and Hu Kitchen. The announcement of Ramadan’s hiring follows Hu’s recent partnership with an investment from Mondelēz International to help support the company’s rapid growth. A veteran entrepreneur, Ramadan has a wealth of experience leading purpose-driven […]

CATEGORIES FoodForce
PUBLISHED August 9, 2019
AUTHOR Rebecca Fenton

ForceBrands Releases 2019 Beer Industry Talent Market Report

From craft brews to legacy brands, the beer industry is bubbling over with exciting new products, trends, and innovations. And when it comes to attracting and retaining top talent, the beer industry has a lot to offer. As part of our 2019 Talent Market Report, we’re pleased to introduce you to our specialized beer industry […]

CATEGORIES BevForce
PUBLISHED July 31, 2019
AUTHOR Rebecca Fenton

Inside Look at the First USA CBD Expo Coming to Miami in August

The cannabis community is growing as rapidly as the industry itself. In August, thousands of industry leaders will come together at the first USA CBD Expo where representatives from top CBD brands and adjacent businesses will converge to learn and network while displaying their products to consumers and insiders alike. More than 250 vendors are expected […]

CATEGORIES HerbForce
PUBLISHED July 8, 2019
AUTHOR Rebecca Fenton

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