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Foresight Friday: Seyi Oduwole, foresight analyst

Every Friday, we wrap up the topics, issues, ideas and viral moments everyone’s been discussing. This week, foresight analyst Seyi Oduwole delves i...

Society : Gummies : Cannabis

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Psychedelic Innovations

From new mental health treatments to thriving wellness tourism and functional foods, innovations in psychedelics are taking entire industries on a ...

Mental Health : Wellness : Psychedelic

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Stat: Daily cannabis use in the US surpasses daily alcohol consumption

Daily marijuana use in the US has overtaken daily alcohol consumption for the first time, according to a Carnegie Mellon University study published...

Cannabis : Food & Drink : Society

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Stat: UK and US adults admit using cannabis or alcohol to sleep better

In its Snooze Report released in October 2023, meditation and sleep app Calm suggests that US and UK consumers struggle to get a good night’s sleep...

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Stat: US sales to drive significant growth in the legal cannabis market

The cannabis industry is poised for remarkable growth, according to BDSA’s latest forecast report released in September 2023.

Society : Cannabis : Drink

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Stat: Recreational drug use is soaring in the US

American adults are fond of recreational drugs – new data reveals that in 2022, drug use hit an all-time high in the US.

Youth : Cannabis : America

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Ben & Jerry’s co-founder introduces activist cannabis brand

Ben Cohen, co-founder of the global ice-cream business Ben & Jerry’s, has unveiled Ben’s Best Blnz, a new cannabis company driven by social justice...

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Cannabis Market Update

Despite a lack of regulatory controls, the much-hyped cannabis-derived food and beverage market continues to grow and diversify.

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Stat: US adults embrace the health benefits of cannabis

While cannabis use is still largely seen as a recreational habit, a new study dispels this myth.

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Houseplant’s playful rebranding makes cannabis collectable

While many cannabis brands centre around a wellness-focused aesthetic, Houseplant is breaking the mould with its revamped identity.

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New York’s cannabis strategy prioritises ex-convicts

Recognising the injustices that have resulted from America’s war on drugs, New York State is offering its first cannabis retail licences to individ...

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Amass fuses alcohol-free spirits with CBD and THC

Botanical beverage brand Amass is embracing the benefits of cannabis infusions with the launch of its latest non-alcoholic spirit, Afterdream.

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Far-flung CBD vending machines that target extreme athletes

With physical retailers facing ongoing challenges to reach audiences, CBD brand Charlotte’s Web is experimenting with offering its hemp-infused top...

Health & Wellness : Sport & Leisure : Drink

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A campaign challenging cannabis law hypocrisy

Monogram, a cannabis brand by US rapper Jay-Z, is challenging the American legal system on the use of cannabis.

Advertising & Branding : Health And Wellness : Society

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Forti Goods takes homeware to new highs

Furniture brand Forti Goods creates sustainable furnishings designed to modernise cannabis storage.

Health & Wellness : Cannabis : Interior Design

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Stat: Recreational cannabis set to overtake alcohol and tobacco

While CBD products have boomed in recent years, sales of recreational cannabis are now set to drive the legal market, even taking over alcohol and ...

Cannabis : Wellness : Enlighstened States

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A sleek device for single-dose cannabis tablets

The Dose Dial from wellness company Dosist gives users a precise dose of THC and CBD in tablet form.

Wellness : Cannabis : Health

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Artet infuses the aperitif category with cannabis

The zero-proof drink is crafted for slow sipping over an aperitif hour.

Drink : Cannabis : Aperitif

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Stat: Cannabis could replace prescription medications

Some 29% of US adults are consuming cannabis products to reduce their usage of prescription medications.

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Stat: Legal cannabis leads to a rise in snack sales

In April 2019, annual sales of salty snacks in the US reached £23.6bn ($29.9bn, €26.4bn).

Food : Cannabis : Snacks

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A credit card for medicinal cannabis

A leading brand in the American medical cannabis industry is launching a credit card for cannabis purchases.

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Stat: Cannabis is driving job creation in the US

The number of people employed by the cannabis industry in the US grew 44% in 2018, according to a new report by cannabis website Leafly and consult...

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Luxury CBD Market

CBD is being elevated from an eccentric supplement to a covetable, high-end product through gourmet dining, sophisticated branding and luxury retai...

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MedMen unveils world’s first consumer cannabis ad

The ad, directed by Spike Jonze, charts the journey of cannabis from counter-culture to suburban homestead.

Wellness : Cannabis : Culture

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Thought-starter: Have we overdosed on CBD?

Creative researcher Jessica Smith asks whether this cannabis compound is a new miracle elixir or whether the global hype means we’ve already hit pe...

Health : Wellness : Culture