Comax Flavors released insights into what consumers are looking for in nutrition and performance products, think taste and flavor. 

Ingredient companies are opening new plants to extract CBD, hiring new senior leaders and celebrating major milestones. For instance, the Martin Bauer Group is celebrating its 90th Anniversary and 90 years of passion for botanicals. 

Indeed Brewing Co. launched a canned CBD-infused seltzer: Lull. The non-alcohol CBD seltzer is an exclusive in Minneapolis and Milwaukee taprooms.

Kason Corp. and ABM Equipment introduced a patent-pending 2-stage fluid bed dryer that can dry up to 10,000 pounds of cannabis an hour with minimal cannabinoid loss. 

ALT (Advanced Liquid Technology) launched an adaptable liquid cannabis beverage enhancement that can be added to any drink for a customizable experience, it says.

Miraflora's has launched Hemp Infusions, a daily wellness beverage.

Hemp and cannabis infusion technology company Vertosa has teamed with Pabst Labs, the newly formed licensed cannabis company producing ready-to-drink beverages under the Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) name.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is helping consumers “mellow out” with an all-natural, functional ingredient designed to help alleviate pain, stress and anxiety. Twenty-eight percent of consumers are interested in trying CBD beverages, according to Mintel.

AKESO Hemp Powered Hydration NXT Water announced the launch of AKESO Hemp Powered Hydration.