Alcohol industry representatives descended on Washington, D.C. earlier this month to urge members of Congress to create a federal regulatory framework for intoxicating hemp-derived products such as cannabinoid-infused beverages—a market segment that’s ballooned since the legalization of hemp through the 2018 Farm Bill. Members of the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) met with
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Trucking Industry Says Positive Marijuana Tests And ‘Sometimes Outdated’ Federal Regulations Are Contributing To National Driver Shortage
A recent policy paper from a pair of companies in the trucking industry says the sector was short about 80,000 drivers last year—an issue it asserts was exacerbated by workers testing positive for marijuana under the federal Department of Transportation’s (DOT) strict, zero-tolerance drug policy. “A significant number of otherwise qualified drivers fail pre-employment or
Alcohol Retailers Say Only They Should Be Able To Legally Sell Marijuana Products
A new policy memo from an American alcohol retail industry group argues that marijuana should be regulated more like booze—including by requiring that intoxicating cannabis products be sold only by businesses licensed to sell alcohol. “States should restrict the sale of intoxicating THC products to businesses licensed to sell beverage alcohol and that are regularly
Company Behind Edible Arrangements Enters Cannabis Industry With New Hemp Delivery Service—And A Different Kind Of Edible
The company behind Edible Arrangements is entering the cannabis market, launching a new delivery service for hemp products. Edible Brands, best known for its line of ornate fruit arrangements, announced on Thursday that it was expanding to start selling different kinds of edibles: hemp gummies, drinks and supplements. The products can be purchased for delivery