New Fall product launches: CBD mints, hemp tea, menopause support, and more
Vitafusion's CBD gummies
Church & Dwight’s Vitafusion has added CBD gummies to their line-up. The new offerings feature CBD from full spectrum hemp extract and other natural phytocannabinoids. The product line includes Vitafusion CBD Full Spectrum Hemp Extract contains 5mg CBD per gummy with phytocannabinoids, while Vitafusion CBD Full Spectrum Hemp Extract Sleep Well has 10mg CBD per gummy as well as melatonin, and Vitafusion CBD Full Spectrum Hemp Extract Chill Mood comes with 10mg CBD per gummy along with L-Theanine. The product line is now available for purchase at vitafusioncbdhemp.com and at select retailers.
Kindra combats menopause
P&G Ventures and M13 joined forces to take on the neglected world of menopause. Kindra, the first company from the launchpad, is a new brand providing estrogen-free, research-backed solutions for managing and relieving symptoms of menopause. Kindra products include three dietary supplements: The Core Dietary Supplement, the Energy Boosting Dietary Supplement and the Sleep Enhancing Dietary Supplement. The line also has a soothing lotion, all available without a prescription.
Atkins's low carb snacks
With the rise in demand for low carb/low sugar-friendly products, Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. recently unveiled four new products. The newcomers include the Chocolate Banana Shake, the Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties, the Honey Almond Vanilla Crunch Bites and Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Crunch Bites. Atkins said the products are on-the-go and low carb, ideal for the busy holiday season.
Revelium's organic hemp products
Revelium’s new gummy products are sourced from organic hemp grown in Sweden. “We are delighted to officially launch LeefyLyfe Organic Hemp, our premium line of carefully crafted broad spectrum hemp products. Over the next several months we plan to add a unique series of newly formulated products sourced from non-GMO organic hemp from Scandinavia and carefully blended in the US,” said Relevium CEO Aurelio Useche.
The line includes Organic Hemp Oil Drops and Organic Hemp Gummy Bears. The two products are part of a line eventually planned to encompass eight products, all for sale online.
Kikoko's CBD mints
Kikoko just launched their mint line, which have very low doses of THC. Kikoko co-founder Amanda Jones told us that one of her favorites is the Focus Mint, which contains vitamins B6, B12, hibiscus, orange flavonoids,1 mg of THC, and 3 mg of CBD. “It just takes the edge off. You can dial in your own dose with those. We’re big believers in this microdose movement, and we’re big believers in combing our cannabinoids with plant wellness.”
The wellness brand for women is slated to release a duo of tinctures in January, one for daytime and one for the evening. The brand can be found online and in more than 300 dispensaries around California.
Mood 33's moody herbal tea
Mood33's Hemp-Infused Herbal Tea can be found at select grocer in New York. The brand also debuted in California on December 6th. The full line-up includes: Joy – Peach & Yerba Mate; Energy – Raspberry Lemon, Guayusa and Green Tea; Peace – Watermelon, Mint & Basil; Wellbeing – Blueberries, Reishi Shrooms & Hops; Calm – Lavender & Chamomile; and Passion – Passionfruit, Hibiscus & Lime. The company said every flavor offers a unique blend of herbs and botanicals, along with fast-absorbing nano-emulsion technology designed to work synergistically to deliver different mood-based “states.” The Mood33 line will be available nationwide starting in January 2020.
Arla's maternal supplementation
Arla Foods Ingredients just launched two maternal supplementation concepts to support children’s cognitive development during pregnancy and lactation. The Smart Mama drink and Smart Mama bar prototypes contain the ingredient Lacprodan MFGM-10 – a whey protein concentrate featuring the benefits of milk fat globule membranes. The Smart Mama prototypes are available now, offering manufacturers the opportunity to launch a premium functional product into the rapidly growing market for maternal nutrition food and drink products.
Optimum Nutrition for the 40+ athlete
Optimum Nutrition is getting a head start on healthy aging by introducing a supplement line formulated for active adults 40+. The new line, aimed to support muscle recovery, muscle endurance and joint health, just landed on shelves at the Vitamin Shoppe. The Gold Standard fit 40 family of products includes: Gold Standard fit 40 Muscle Recovery Protein is for muscle support, the Gold Standard fit 40 Training and Performance Booster is for endurance, and the Gold Standard fit 40 Active Joint Health.
