The CBD Craze Is Taking the Food Industry by Storm

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In this episode of On Foodable, we’re exploring the latest industry craze: Cannabidiol. Popularly known as CBD, this cannabis compound has non-psychoactive effects, unlike those felt from ingesting substances containing THC. In recent months, CBD and its uses have not only increased in popularity amongst health and wellness fans, but have also gained traction from the medical community. This trend isn’t going anywhere, as science begins to support the overwhelming anecdotal evidence in the herb’s favor. Studies have found that CBD helps boost gut health, decreases inflammation, and can be as effective as anti-anxiety drugs.

Today, CBD can be found in almost anything; from gummies and chocolate bars to honey and bitters, there are plenty of ways CBD can be used that you might not have thought of, making Culinary Cannabis one of our most watched trends. During this episode, we’ll take a closer look at a few CBD-infused products that are taking the industry by storm.

Cordial Organics

Cordial Organics is a new generation of clean beauty products formulated with CBD to help you change the way you think about your skin and body. All of their products are made with CBD, extracted through a supercritical CO2 process from medicinal grade hemp grown in the USA, meaning they offer one of the cleanest forms of CBD extract possible. In addition to their beauty line, they’ve created a few edible products, including “Celebrate Bitters.” With just ½ - 1 dropper of the bitters to any beverage or cocktail, you can feel relaxed instantly without the “out of sorts” feeling, thanks to the low dosage of CBD.

Luce Farm

Hemp farmers Joe and Rebecca, both firm believers in natural living and healing alternatives, are the husband and wife duo running Luce Farm in Vermont. Although CBD can be found in many plants, the compound is most abundant in the hemp plant, which Joe and Rebecca grow, process, extract, and test right on their farm site! Luce Farm has created many products, including Hemp Honey. Each jar contains its high-quality CBD extract with certified organic coconut oil and raw Vermont honey. Each teaspoon of honey contains 10 mg of CBD for a total of 360 mg of CBD per jar.

Just CBD

Just CBD was founded on the premise that CBD is nature’s secret miracle. When taking a look at the industry, they felt the CBD business was consistently misrepresented and taken advantage of. Just CBD makes it their mission to keep customers aware of what’s in their products with the help of world-class labs that do all of their testings. Just CBD Peach Rings offer 500mg of CBD per jar, which equates to 25mg of CBD per piece.

Kickback CBD Cold Brew

Not only is Kickback’s CBD cold brew coffee organic, gluten free, and vegan… it’s also a perfect balance between caffeine and hemp to give your body the energy surge it needs without jitters or overstimulation. Instead of forcing your body to adjust to high levels of caffeine from regular coffee, Kickback has made a “functional chill” possible by adding CBD to their 100% single origin and shade-grown coffee beans that are infused with the highest quality hemp available. Their concept is “energetic harmony,” a calm, energizing feeling felt from drinking their CBD coffee.

New Age Beverages Corporation

New Age Beverages Corporation plans to be the leader in CBD health drinks, according to Forbes. The company recently announced their plans to release a line of CBD infused drinks under their current relaxation beverages Mellow Mood, inspired by reggae legend Bob Marley to promote mindful, healthy living. Marley+CBD Mellow Mood is packaged in 15.5-ounce cans and contain 25mg of pharmaceutical grade CBD per serving in three different flavors: Herbal Honey, Lemon Raspberry, and Peach Raspberry. “After successful showcasing of the Marley CBD line at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco this month, New Age received orders from grocery retailers across the U.S.,” New Age CEO Brent Willis said during an interview with Forbes.