by ABC | Jul 28, 2025 | Industry News
I traded booze for THC drinks. But are there hidden risks? By Arwa Mahdawi, Having a 5mg THC seltzer or infused cocktail in the evening scratches the “I need to unwind” itch with seemingly no immediate negative effects, like a hangover. Illustration: Jimmy Turrell/The...
by ABC | Jul 28, 2025 | Industry News
With Bans Looming, Booming Hemp-Beverage Business Eyes an Alliance With Beer Source: https://vinepair.com/ July 21, 2025 The panel was called “Building the Category Together,” and it almost went off without a hitch last Thursday at the second annual Hemp Beverage...
by ABC | Jul 28, 2025 | Industry News
The Senate Appropriations Committee Approved Legislation to Ban Hemp THC Products Source: Beverage Information Group By Krystina Skibo July 16, 2025 The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a bill that contains provisions hemp industry stakeholders say would...
by ABC | Jul 28, 2025 | Industry News
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation instead The move infuriated Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the powerful head of the Senate, who had called the ban among his top five bills over 17 years in the Legislature. Source: https://www.texastribune.org/ June 24,...
by ABC | Jul 28, 2025 | Industry News
Principles for Cannabis and Intoxicating Hemp (Link) Source: Brewers Association June 27, 2025 The past decade has given rise to an extremely confusing situation where intoxicating products made from cannabis or hemp (as defined in the 2018 federal Farm Bill) have...
by ABC | Jun 30, 2025 | Industry News
Good afternoon ABC Stores Members, As we hit the midway point of June, we wanted to share some timely industry insights that highlight where the spirits sector is headed—and how we can stay ahead. 📈 C-Stores on the Rise in Spirits SalesConvenience stores are becoming...