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Alyse Thompson-Richards

Alyse Thompson-Richards

Alyse Thompson-Richards has held many positions with BNP Media, first serving as an intern at Candy Industry magazine in summer 2012. She joined Candy Industry's staff full time as associate editor in August 2016 after a few years at newspapers in West-Central Illinois, becoming managing editor in March 2019. Alyse has also served as managing editor of Cannabis Products magazine since March 2019, and is currently the editor-in-chief of Food Engineeering magazine. She has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from Western Illinois University.
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Insa summer drops

Insa releases summer drops, chocolate bar

Each piece features 5 mg THC.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 12, 2024

Available at Insa’s Massachusetts locations for a limited time, the company is releasing Berry Limeade and Pina Colada drops and the Black Raspberry Ice Cream Bar. 


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KANHA chocolate minis

Sunderstorm launches Kanha Minis

The chocolate bites are available in three distinct experiences.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 10, 2024

Available in three options, each chocolate bite features 4 mg THC paired with terpenes, coactives and other cannabinoids that help consumers pick their vibe.


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Punch Edibles & Extracts acquires Tempo Crackers

Punch Edibles & Extracts acquires Tempo Crackers

Punch previously served as Tempo’s manufacturer.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
April 30, 2024

The acquisition expands Punch’s house of brands, as well as supports Tempo’s continued growth and future product launches. 


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Coast Cannabis chocolate bars

Cannabis chocolate offers familiar, functional way to indulge

Themes among new product launches include minor cannabinoids, indulgent flavors, and varying portion sizes.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
April 1, 2024

While cannabis chocolate sales have dipped, manufacturers hope innovation around minor cannabinoids, flavor, doses, and portion sizes will bring consumers back to the category.


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Dr Norms SleepWell Raspberry Dream Gummies

Dr. Norm’s launches Raspberry Dream Sleep Gummy

Gummies contain standard, nano-emulsified cannabinoids.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 23, 2024

The Raspberry Dream Gummies join Dr. Norm’s SleepWell offerings, including Elderberry Sleep Gummies, vegan chocolate Sleep Bites, and a 1-gram Sleep Vape. 


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Texas Original RSO Chocolate Bites

Texas Original debuts Dark Chocolate Bites with RSO

Company also introduces RSO tincture.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 19, 2024

Texas Original has launched Dark Chocolate Bites, the company’s first chocolate product and the state’s first medical cannabis chocolate product made with Rick Simpson Oil (RSO).


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Dr Norms MAX gummies

Dr. Norm’s releases high-potency solventless gummies

Available in two flavors, the gummies feature 100 mg THC.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 7, 2024

The Dr. Norm’s MAX line serves customers seeking a 100 mg dose while remaining conscious of calorie and sugar intake.


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OGeez Live Rosin RSO gummies

OGeez! introduces live rosin, RSO gummies

The company has two other offerings with RSO.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
January 9, 2024

OGeez! Naturals are vegan gummies made with live rosin, available in a Sweet Clementine flavor.


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Punch Edibles and NY Gummies

Punch Edibles & Extracts expands past California with product portfolio

California company expands into Oklahoma’s medical cannabis market, New York’s adult-use market.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
December 18, 2023

California-based Punch Edibles & Extracts is bringing its infused confectionery products eastward, operating in Oklahoma’s medical cannabis market and launching in New York’s adult-use cannabis market earlier this year.


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Insa Peppermint Candy Cane bar

Insa launches holiday gummies, chocolate bar

Seasonal offerings available in Massachusetts for a limited time.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
December 15, 2023

Insa’s Peppermint Candy Cane Chocolate Bar and Champagne Drops will be available to ring in the season for the third year, and the company is also unveiling a new product, Berries & Cream Drops.


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