Benjamin M. Adams
Editor and journalist. Words in: Forbes, Vice, HuffPost, The Advocate, Culture, and many more.
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1 week ago |
forbes.com | Benjamin M. Adams
Nearly two-thirds of respondents in a new nationwide survey said they are trying to choose healthier options when they get the “munchies”—an increased appetite, often for high-calorie or palatable foods”—after consuming cannabis. It sheds light on snacking habits and nutrition goals. The survey was conducted by CBD Oracle, a cannabis consumer research company that delivers data-driven reports on product safety, public perception, and behaviors. The results were announced last week.
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1 week ago |
forbes.com | Benjamin M. Adams
Four months into the Trump administration, recent executive actions may be influencing how people consume, choose, and grow cannabis. In a new poll asking a variety of questions about consumer safety, 50% of participants said that the new presidential administration will lead them to consume more cannabis than they did before. The poll surveyed American adults 21 and older, and was conducted online from March 13-17 by The Harris Poll on behalf of Royal Queen Seeds.
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3 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Benjamin M. Adams
A child getting into cannabis is something every parent wants to avoid, but a new, reliable solution can help make these products safer: a child-resistant cigarette box that is difficult to force or tear open, making it ideal for cannabis pre-rolls. While no one wants children to access any type of cigarette, cannabis pre-rolls create an even greater need for effective, safe packaging. Unlike standard child-resistant lids, bags, and canisters made of plastic, it’s made of sustainable materials.
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Benjamin M. Adams
The use of psychedelic mushrooms is on the rise, and a new report confirms the expansion of the market with growing interest in psilocybin and its potential applications in therapy. Persistence Market Research announced its report on Monday. The findings show that the global psychedelic mushrooms market is on a rapid growth trajectory. The projection is based primarily on products made from three genera of mushrooms—Psilocybe, Gymnopilus, and Panaeolus—which produce psilocybin and psilocin.
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Benjamin M. Adams
California, the nation’s top cannabis market, continues to battle illegal operations on a grand scale. State officials seized $534 million worth of illegal cannabis in 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office reported Tuesday. The seizures were part of operations conducted by the Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force, co-led by the Department of Cannabis Control. Efforts targeted illegal retail sales, unlicensed delivery services and unauthorized residential cultivation sites.
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Child-Resistant Cigarette Box Aims To Make Cannabis Pre-Rolls Safer @ContempoSpecial CEO Michael Markarian told me about it. Via @forbes @forbeslife https://t.co/ZXp9haSFHb
Psychedelic Mushroom Market To Surpass $3.3 Billion By 2031, Report Predicts via @forbes @ForbesLife . Ms. Sayali Sheth, senior consultant of food and beverages at Persistence Market Research based in England, briefed me on the surge. https://t.co/NBoB239rYg
Rob Pero, a member of the Bad River Ojibwe tribe, and founder of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association explained the situation. . @ForbesLife @ForbesLife https://t.co/vYJidMnL9N