Although cannabis beverages still are a niche market, the interest in this space remains expansive as ingredient suppliers have advanced the quality of CBD, THC and hemp solutions.

BDSA, Louisville, Colo., announced an update of its cannabis market forecast, a five-year rolling global forecast by country, state, province, channel and category. The report projects annual global cannabis sales to grow from $30 billion in 2021 to $57 billion in 2026, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of almost 13%. In the United States, cannabis sales will grow from $25 billion in 2021 to $42 billion in 2026, which will make up 75% of total global cannabis sales. 

Alternative Biologics, Inc., whose founders and team created Muscle Milk, developed a hemp infused energy drink: GYM WEED. Available in the U.S. market with three flavors ― Pear Pineapple, Stone Fruit and Tropical Berry ― GYM WEED provides balanced energy without the jittery, anxious feeling typically associated with energy drinks, it says.

After 25 years of creating signature craft soda flavors and featuring fan-submitted photo labels on every bottle, Seattle-based Jones Soda Co. entered a new category with the Mary Jones brand of cannabis-infused sodas. Mary Jones 10 mg Cannabis-Infused Sodas are available in Jones’ fan-favorite varietals of Root Beer, Berry Lemonade, Green Apple, and Orange & Cream.

Ceria unveiled a thought-provoking new brand identity that pays homage to Ceres, the ancient Roman goddess of the harvest, it says. The new packaging reveals earthy purple, blue and green tones that are classically inspired, yet have a modern and abstract feel for a universal appeal, it adds.

Cann, a California cannabis-infused beverage company, announced the launch of its new line of cannabis-infused tonics: Cann Lite.

Boston-based The Boston Beer Co. Inc., maker of brands such as Samuel Adams, Truly Hard Seltzer and Twisted Tea, announced the launch of TeaPot, a new line of cannabis-infused iced teas. TeaPot is the company’s first infused beverage offering and will be available in select Canadian provinces beginning in July, the company says.

Los Angeles-based Calexo announced the launch of Watercolors, a new collection of cannabis-infused sparkling waters and an accompanying streetwear apparel line. 

Good Feels, a minority-owned cannabis brand, launched a line of fast-acting cannabis-infused seltzers and beverage enhancers at dispensaries across Massachusetts.