News Roundup 4-22-2025

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Lars Miller
April 22, 2025

Cornbread Hemp has launched a line of hemp-derived THC seltzers, marking the company’s entry into the beverage category. The products are federally compliant, include 5mg of THC per can, and will initially be available in Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee.

BevNET reports on the rapid growth of Delta-9 THC beverages sold outside of licensed dispensaries, driven by a patchwork of state laws and consumer demand. Brands like Cycling Frog, Melo, and Happi are leveraging retail availability to scale faster than traditional cannabis products.

Texas lawmakers have advanced a bill that would roll back hemp product legalization, banning consumable products with synthetic or concentrated THC. Industry groups argue the bill threatens small businesses and limits consumer access to popular items like hemp-derived drinks and gummies.

Backyard, the steeped-tea-based cannabis beverage brand co-founded by Matt Dimmer and Jake, is preparing for a relaunch with a redesigned can, more potent 10mg formulation, and updated operations. Originally launched in 2023, the brand gained traction in Minnesota, Chicago, and through DTC before pausing to evolve its look and product mix.

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