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The CBD University Podcast, produced by Global Widget, LLC, is intended for audiences who are interested in learning more about the hemp-derived compound. Each podcast episode will examine the burgeoning CBD industry, including the latest news and trends, information around the sourcing, manufacturi…

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    Episode 125 - Lab Testing with Eurofins Scientific

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 12:42


    Global Widget is proud to partner with Eurofins Scientific, whose mission it is to contribute to global health and safety by providing customers with high-quality laboratory and advisory services. On Episode 125, Vanessa Snyder, Business Development Director, discusses the services Eurofins provides to its customers and the measures it takes to be a leading international group of laboratories with more than 55,000 employees across 900 sites. Learn about some of its 200,000 analytical methods for testing, how its expertise, technological leadership, innovation and attention to quality and service have made Eurofins the global leader in the fields it serves. Plus, as the gummy industry continues to boom, hear about the challenges of gummy testing and how Eurofins is meeting those challenges. You can also learn more about Eurofins at www.eurofinsus.com.

    Episode 124 - Innovation in Gummy Manufacturing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 12:57


    To be an industry leader in everything gummy manufacturing, it's takes innovation. Global Widget recently launched its innovation team, featuring members of our marketing and formulation team to study emerging product trends and incorporate the latest functional ingredients into our gummy formulations. Formulators Jessica Quinn and Sara Brown are joined by Marketing Manager Vikki Hayward and Content Manager Sean Murray to discuss Global Widget's innovation in product development and manufacturing, some of the trending ingredients hot in the gummy industry right now and what ingredients you may be seeing more of in the near future.

    Episode 123- Gummy Central®: Sugar-Free Gummy Formulations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 11:25


    As gummies become more and more popular with consumers for their health and wellness needs, this episode, as a part of our Gummy Central® series, examines the hot trend in the gummy industry of sugar-free gummies. Global Widget formulators Zach Burrell and Jessica Quinn discuss one of the hottest trends in gummies and how the formulation of gummies is different for sugar-free gummies. Burrell and Quinn discuss the substitutes that are used in place of sugar, how they are added to the formula and whether the taste, texture or the consistency is affected by sugar-free formulations. If your business is interested in adding a sugar-free vitamin gummy to its product line, learn more about customization options at: https://gwgummies.com.

    Episode 122 - Innovation in Convenience

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 18:27


    iSee Store Innovations is a design and manufacturing company that develops innovative retail solutions for the convenience store and grocery industries. Melissa Vonder Haar is the Marketing Director and joins this episode to discuss her family's history in the convenience store industry and how her father, Joe Vonder Haar, founded iSee Store Innovations and how the company has helped reshape the look and feel of convenience. Vonder Haar details how stores can stay innovative with products and cater to the ever-changing shopping habits and trends of consumers. Plus, she discusses how cannabis products are a natural fit for the convenience industry given their long history with age verification purchases of tobacco and alcohol sales. We wrap our episode discussing everything from baseball to Vonder Haar's internship with Saturday Night Live and her award-winning chili creations. Learn more about iSee Store Innovations at www.iseeinnovation.com.

    Episode 121 - Banking in the Cannabis Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 15:21


    Safe Harbor Financial helped pioneer cannabis banking. In November 2012, Colorado voters passed amendment 64, legalizing the sale and use of recreational marijuana. As a result, entrepreneurial businesses focused on cannabis products grew just as fast as the unprecedented consumer demand for recreational marijuana. In response to this new and growing industry, Safe Harbor Financial CEO/President, Sundie Seefried, helped establish a safe, legitimate banking option for their cannabis clients. Today, Safe Harbor Financial manages over 600 cannabis banking accounts and has processed over $11 billion dollars. This episode goes into the challenges facing cannabis businesses seeking financing, how Safe Harbor Financial has met the challenges and how they stay ahead in an evolving industry by giving cannabis businesses the financial tools they need for success. Plus, hear about the philanthropic efforts by Safe Harbor Financial and Seefried to make communities around the world better. Learn more about Safe Harbor Financial at www.shfinancial.org.

    Episode 120 - Behind the Counter in the Convenience Store Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 12:09


    CSP is committed to being the industry leader in publishing and media innovation. Hannah Hammond, associate editor covering packaged beverages and tobacco, joins our podcast to discuss the latest news surrounding the convenience store industry. Hammond reviews the educational resources CSP offers retailers and convenience store chains through its webinars, events and trade shows to stay on top of regulations and trends. Plus, she discusses the challenges facing the industry as the regulatory environment regarding tobacco continues to change and how CBD and hemp products fit in with tobacco behind the counter in the convenience store space. Learn more about CSP and its educational opportunities at www.cspdailynews.com.

    Episode 119 - Unleash Your True Potential with hyper brain iQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 13:24


    This episode takes you behind the science of nootropics as we discuss hyper brain iQ. Science-supported and research-based, hyper brain iQ's proprietary nootropic formulations are designed using special nutrients perceived to help elevate mood, reduce stress and maintain and improve mental performance – memory, learning, concentration, focus and recall. Quality Manager Nelson Manager joins us to discuss the functional ingredients you'll find in these products and how each of these ingredients may benefit your overall health and wellness. He's joined by Vice President of Sales Vince Gillen who provides feedback from our distribution partners and why increased consumer demand for cognitive-benefiting supplements is driving more distributors to add this brand to their inventory. For more information on hyper brain iQ, visit www.hyperbrianiq.com.

    Episode 118 - Hemp Headlines with Hemp Industry Daily

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 20:52


    We're going behind the latest headlines in the Hemp industry with Hemp Industry Daily editor Kristen Nichols. We discuss the new head of the FDA, who has no record on cannabinoids, and a new study from the USDA looking at Hemp farming in the U.S. Plus, Nichols talks about her newest editorial on why MJ operators got it wrong on Delta-8 THC and what the 2023 Farm Bill could look like.

    Episode 117 - Gummy Central®: Vitamin Gummies to Elevate Your Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 12:04


    Thanks to our eight varieties of ready-made vitamin gummy formulas, any business can instantly expand their product line and reach new customers without spending time on product development, formulation and testing. In the latest addition of our Gummy Central® series, join Global Widget Business Development Manager Logan Westlake and Senior Formulation Specialist Sara Brown as they discuss how our ready-made gummy formulas are changing the supplement industry.

    Episode 116 - Hemp at a Higher Standard: Age Verification

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 20:43


    On Episode 116, we launch our new series of podcast episodes regarding our newest initiative, Hemp at a Higher Standard. Global Widget Vice President of Sales, Vince Gillen, and industry advocate/attorney Rod Kight discuss how the age verification measures we educate our distribution and retail partners about help keep products out of the wrong hands. Learn about QR codes and additional labeling and packing standards we use across all our in-house hemp-derived cannabinoid brands. Gillen also discusses the additional educational resources we make available to our distributors, including position papers, brochures and other marketing materials. You'll also hear about our latest product displays that allow for additional security to help keep our products from being sold to underage consumers. Kight talks the legalities of CBD, Delta-8 and Delta-9 products across the U.S. and what retailers and distributors should keep in mind when selling these products. Additionally, Kight discusses age-gating and what states like Tennessee have in the works regarding legislations which would require consumers to verify their age before purchasing these products. Subscribe to the CPG & CBD University Podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify and more podcast platforms. You can watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel. For more information on Global Widget and its gummy manufacturing capabilities for your brand, visit www.gwgummies.com.

    Episode 115 - Investing to Meet Industry Capacity Demand

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 17:05


    On Episode 115, two members of Global Widget's Contract Manufacturing Division join us to discuss our latest investments to help bridge the gap in industry demand for gummies and total market capacity. With gummies as a main delivery method, Global Widget has made a number of investments in its facilities, processes and people over the past 18 months in response to the industry demand for great-tasting, quality gummies. Mac Norton and Clay Rahmberg, both Business Development Managers with Global Widget's Contract Manufacturing Division, discuss the investments made at Global Widget's four facilities, all located in Tampa, Florida, to meet total market capacity in manufacturing quality gummies demanded by retailers, distributors and private label partners. Hear about our increase in capacity at Plant 6 and Plant 7 with new manufacturing lines and the automation of production to increase efficiency and meet the demands of our customers. Plus, hear about our new distribution facility and recent certifications acquired. Get an inside look of our facilities by visiting the Global Widget YouTube channel. Subscribe to the CPG & CBD University Podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify and more podcast platforms. You can watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel. For more information on Global Widget and its gummy manufacturing capabilities for your brand, visit www.gwgummies.com.

    Episode 114 – Gummy Central®: Cannabinoids and Gummies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 16:18


    On Episode 114, three members of Global Widget's formulation team join us for the latest in our Gummy Central® series. CBD, CBN, CBG, Delta-8, Delta-9 and more…the cannabinoids used in gummy formulations across our in- house brands Hemp Bombs® and Mystic Labs™ and within our contract manufacturing division evolve as consumer trends change. Quality Manager Nelson Rodriguez is joined by Quality Control Chemist Eugene Choi and Research and Development Specialist Jean Irizarry to discuss how the use of different cannabinoids affects the formulation of gummies, its flavors, texture and more. You'll hear about the differences in cooking methods with each cannabinoid and how multiple cannabinoids may be used in one variety of gummy. Also, hear about the testing and reporting our in-house team completes on gummies to ensure the potency and label claims. Finally, our team discusses what other cannabinoids can be making their way into gummies next and how they stay on top of the latest trends in the hemp and health and wellness industries. Subscribe to the CPG & CBD University Podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify and more podcast platforms. You can watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel. For more information on Global Widget and its gummy manufacturing capabilities for your brand, visit www.gwgummies.com.

    Episode 113 - Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids in the U.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 27:04


    For the past eight years, Philip Snow has worked as an attorney in the cannabis industry representing businesses across the U.S. and Canada. We discuss Hemp-derived cannabinoids in the U.S., recent studies showing the medical benefits of CBD and what it could mean for federal regulation. Plus, the latest on recent and pending legislation.

    Episode 112 - Cannabis and Hemp in 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 17:28


    Michael Patterson, CEO, US Cannabis Pharmaceutical Research and Development and a global Cannabis/Hemp speaker and published author, takes a look at the Cannabis and Hemp industry entering 2022. Patterson discusses recent studies looking at medical benefits of CBD, new regulations regarding cannabis and Hemp around the world and how the industry is expected to continue its explosive growth throughout the year.

    Episode 111 - Catching up With Cardinal Bay Distribution

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 19:18


    We first introduced you to Cardinal Bay Distribution on Episode 40. Cardinal Bay Distribution is one of the original distribution partners of Global Widget, beginning with our first-ever product, Hemp Bombs® CBD Capsules. Over the past five years, they have expanded their partnership to include additional brands from Global Widget and now have added additional Hemp-derived cannabinoid products. Hear about how they stay on top of industry trends, the process for adding new products and the feedback they receive from retailers and consumers. For details, visit www.cardinal-bay.com.

    Episode 110 - First Quarter Trade Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 12:34


    Trade shows in the CBD and health and wellness industry are coming back. Vice President of Sales Vince Gillen and Director of Strategic Accounts Tracy Lane break down the trade shows on the calendar for the first quarter of 2022. Learn about Convenience Distributors Association (CDA) Marketplace, ASD Market Week and ECRM specialty shows coming up. Hear what retailers and distributors can expect to see from Global Widget, including our newest Hemp-derived cannabinoid products and in-house health and wellness brands.

    Episode 109 – Gummy Central®: Trending Functional Ingredients

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 12:47


    In our latest Gummy Central® podcast episode series, Technical Services Manager Michael Diaz and Formulator Zach Burrell discuss the trending functional ingredients in gummies. With health and wellness top of mind as consumers make New Year's resolutions, hear about what ingredients you may be seeing more and more of in gummy formulations throughout the year and what could be the next big trend in the gummy industry.

    Episode 108 - 2022 Hemp Headlines 2 Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 15:17


    After a busy 2021 in the Hemp industry, what are some of the headlines you should be on the watch for in 2022? Kristen Nichols, editor of Hemp Industry Daily, joins our podcast for some 2022 predictions in the Hemp industry. After taking a look back at the big headlines from the past year, we look ahead and discuss if this is the year the FDA finally acts on CBD, emerging state legislation regarding Hemp-derived products and additional stories that could be making headlines in 2022.

    Episode 107 - 2021: Awards, New Brands, New Products

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 16:25


    We're wrapping up 2021 with Business Development Manager, Mac Norton, Quality Manager, Nelson Rodriguez and Sr. Content Manager, Charlie O'Brien. Take a look back at our year of crafting and manufacturing award-winning CBD and health and wellness products and launching new brands. Hear about our Hemp Bombs products honored for great taste and quality and learn more about our newest brands from 2021 as we reflect on the past year and even offer some New Year's resolutions for 2022.

    Episode 106 - Kight on Cannabis 2022 Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 12:37


    Hemp industry advocate and attorney Rod Kight offers his 2022 predictions for the Hemp industry. After a busy 2021 saw the emergence of Delta-8 THC products along with changes to state legislation around the country, what could we see emerge in 2022? Kight offers his predictions for FDA regulation, other cannabinoid products and what the Hemp industry may look like outside of the U.S. For more news from Kight, visit his website at www.cannabusiness.law.

    Episode 105 - Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 13:10


    Over the past year, hemp-derived cannabinoids have been a staple in headlines across the CBD industry. Hot topics such as Delta-8, Delta-9, CBN and CBG have joined CBD as common cannabinoids making their way into gummies, oils and other consumer products. Vice President of Sales, Vince Gillen, details the trends in the convenience industry when it comes to hemp-derived cannabinoids and what retailers should know about emerging trends heading into 2022.

    Episode 104 - Be Forever Well With Tony Little

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 18:42


    America's Personal Trainer®, Tony Little, joins Global Widget co-founder Kevin Collins to discuss the launch of Forever Well Nutrition. Forever Well™ products are designed for people who embrace the research behind a healthy lifestyle and want to take an active role in their longevity, beginning with their daily self-care routines. Hear about the selection of wellness gummies available at launch and how functional ingredients play a key role in the quality, taste and texture of the gummies. See the full product list at www.beforeverwell.com and on Amazon and follow Forever Well Nutrition on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForeverWellNutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be_forever_well/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/foreverwell_n

    Episode 103 - Gelling with Gelatin or Pectin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 12:25


    Gelatin and pectin are the two gelling agents used when cooking gummies. Global Widget Senior Formulation Specialist Sara Brown and Innovation Manager Ashley Huber discuss the differences in gummies when using either one. We discuss why manufacturers may choose one over the other. Plus, we discuss what functional ingredients work well with either and the use of plant-based pectin in vegan gummies.

    Episode 102 - Give the Gift of Greater Relaxation (promo code in podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 13:42


    We're decking the halls for our annual holiday gift guide episode! VP of Marketing, Gina Bongiovanni, discusses our holiday promotions and the perks you'll get if you sign up for our email newsletters at Hemp Bombs, Nature's Script and Mystic Labs. There's a CBD and health and wellness product for everyone on your list, including our award-winning CBD gummies and additional award-winning products. Plus, hear about some of our newest products to try out to get over that holiday stress.

    Episode 101 - Headlines with Hemp Industry Daily

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 17:49


    Kristen Nichols, editor of Hemp Industry Daily, returns to our podcast with a recap of MJBizCon. This year, MJBizCon celebrated its 10th anniversary, welcoming visitors back for an in-person event at the Las Vegas Convention Center, showcasing over 250,000 square feet of exhibits, forums and speakers. Also, Nichols catches you up on the latest headlines in the industry, including changes in Delta-8 THC legality, CBD changes in California and what we're watching as we wrap up 2021.

    Episode 100 - From CBD to CPG: The Gold Standard for 100 Episodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 14:01


    The CPG and CBD University Podcast, formerly known as the CBD University Podcast, turns 100! It's our 100th episode and PR Manager/podcast host Joe Agostinelli takes you on a retrospective of the first 100 episodes. Hear how it all began in November 2019, on Episode 1 and how we got to where we are today. We'll look back at our special guests, including Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Nikki Fried, and Florida's Director of Cannabis, Holly Bell, and hear from our more frequent guests, including industry advocate and attorney Rod Kight and the members of our in-house formulation, sales and marketing, quality and compliance teams. 

    Episode 99 - 2021 Trade Show Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 15:16


    Earlier this year, industry trade shows returned and our team at Global Widget was back on the road. VP of Sales Vince Gillen recaps a condensed trade show season with the latest news and trends from retailers and distributors. Gillen discusses the launch of new brands Mystic Labs, hyper brain iQ and Forever Well Nutrition and meeting with distributors and retailers at Tobacco Plus Expo, ASD Market Week, CDBX and NACS. Plus, Gillen has advice for retailers for the busy holiday shopping season ahead.

    Episode 98 - Gummy Central®: Cooking with Nootropics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 11:38


    Nootropics are making their way into more food and beverages as consumers look for ways to improve their focus. Global Widget Quality Manager Nelson Rodriguez joins Technical Services Manager Michael Diaz to discuss this emerging trend. You'll hear about our newest in-house brand, hyper brain iQ, featuring gummies and capsules. Hear about the most popular nootropic ingredients, such as caffeine, ashwagandha, taurine, L-Theanine, ginseng extract and several vitamins. Finally, hear how nootropics are a hit in the gaming community.

    Episode 97 - Five Years of Hemp Bombs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 17:04


    Five years ago, our CBD brand Hemp Bombs® was born. It started with a two-pack of CBD Capsules. Through the years, it has grown to be the category captain in convenience and an award-winning brand to consumers online and in more than 25,000 retail locations. Hemp Bombs now offers CBD Gummies, Capsules, Oils, Topicals and more. Vice President of Sales Vince Gillen and Payroll Specialist Daisy Figueroa have been with the company since nearly the beginning. They share their memories from the early days, how the company has expanded into what it is today and what their favorite CBD products have been along the way.

    Episode 96 - Everything Regulatory in Hemp and CBD

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 12:48


    Rod Kight, industry advocate and attorney, has the latest headlines from the regulatory scene in the hemp industry. Hear the latest on Delta-8 products and recent warning letters from the FDA and CDC. Plus, learn about more state regulations regarding CBD products, including the latest out of California. Finally, as we head into 2022, what does a lack of federal regulation mean for the thousands of companies in the industry?   Looking for the latest regulatory news? Visit Kight on Cannabis at https://cannabusiness.law/.

    Episode 95 - Triverity Labs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 12:00


    Wendi Young is the president of Triverity Labs, which has labs in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Loveland, Colorado. They provide services which allow CBD manufacturers to receive cannabinoid analyses, test reports and consultancy to help them attain their necessary compliance. She discusses the challenges facing manufacturers in the industry, how the regulations in the U.S. and the European Union are similar and different and how data integrity and consistent results can help drive product development.

    Episode 94 - Shaping the Minds of Tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 10:19


    Earlier this year, Global Widget launched its brand-new internship program with its first class of interns joining the CBD and CPG manufacturer for the summer of 2021. Enrique Porras, Vice President of Operations, joins interns Cara Duong (University of South Florida), Ellen Miranda (University of Tampa), Nathan Plumb (University of South Florida) and Muhammad Nauman (University of South Florida) to discuss the new program, share stories of their summer and offer advice for those seeking employment and experience in the CBD, health and wellness industries.

    Episode 93 - Cannabis and CBD in the U.K.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 16:46


    Marc Burbidge is the Co-founder, CEO & Innovation Director at B3 Labs, a white label CBD manufacturer in the U.K. Burbidge sheds light on the cannabis and CBD industry in the U.K. and how it differs from the industry in the U.S. Hear why Burbidge founded B3 Labs in 2019 and learn some of the stringent compliance measures companies in the U.K. need to take and how B3 Labs became the first CBD manufacturer to hold BRCGS Certification in the U.K.

    Episode 92 - Gummy Central®: Formulating Award-Winning Gummies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 11:20


    As part of our Gummy Central® series of podcast episodes, Quality Control Manager Nelson Rodriguez joins formulator Sara Brown to take you behind the scenes. Each one of the 8 million gummies we manufacture every day starts with our in-house formulation department coming up with the perfect formula to achieve that award-winning and best-tasting gummy every time. We take you through the process, what goes in to formulating gummies and some of the new and trending flavors, plus we talk about our newest award-winning gummies, Hemp Bombs Botanical Blend CBD Gummies!

    Episode 91 - The World of CBN with Slumber CBN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 24:20


    CBN is a minor cannabinoid found in the same Hemp plant that brings you CBD. It is best known as the cannabinoid created when THC ages, but is non-intoxicating. Rich Barnes is the founder of Slumber CBN, a company using Hemp-derived CBN to manufacture and distribute CBN oils, soft gels, gummies and topicals to accommodate different lifestyles, situations and sleep needs. Barnes discusses the emerging trend of CBN in products, why he founded Slumber CBN and using CBN in their consumer products.

    Episode 90 - CBD as an Ingredient Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 13:19


    In part one of our two-part series of CBD as an ingredient, Connor Skelly of the Brightfield Group discussed their report looking at the shift of CBD as an industry to CBD as an ingredient. Global Widget formulator Michael Diaz and Business Development Manager Mac Norton continue the discussion in part two by looking at how our in-house brands and private-label partners use CBD as an ingredient in products with trending functional ingredients. They also discuss what has led to this change and where it could be heading. Plus, hear about how our podcast was voted Podcast of the Year in PR Daily's Digital Media and Social Media Awards.

    Episode 89 - CBD as an Ingredient Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 10:17


    In a recent report by the Brightfield Group, the CBD industry is put under the microscope and the question is posed, is CBD an industry or an ingredient? In Part 1 of our podcast series, Brightfield Group Marketing Director Connor Skelly breaks down the report and looks at how companies are using CBD more as an ingredient in products with other functional ingredients. The use of functional ingredients, such as melatonin, L-Theanine and others can help companies make claims about effects such as sleep, insomnia, pain and others. Stay tuned for episode 90 of the CPG & CBD University Podcast for Part 2 of our series, featuring Global Widget formulator Michael Diaz and Business Development Manager Mac Norton.

    Episode 88 - CBD Guide with Scott Hawksworth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 15:01


    Scott Hawksworth is the co-founder and managing editor of The CBD Guide. In February, he launched The CBD Guide Podcast. Hawksworth details why he turned to CBD and what led him to creating The CBD Guide and using his platforms to educate consumers about the benefits of CBD. In a recent episode of The CBD Guide Podcast, Hawksworth discussed the growth of Hemp Bombs with Global Widget Vice President of Sales, Vince Gillen. We discuss CBD products, the need for ongoing education and what he is hearing from his guests on the state of CBD and the challenges ahead in the industry.

    Episode 87 - Latest Headlines with Hemp Industry Daily

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 21:59


    Kristen Nichols, editor at Hemp Industry Daily, joins us to update listeners on the latest headlines in the hemp industry. We discuss the boom in popularity of Delta-8 products during 2021, including what led to its massive growth, and if the trend here to stay. Also, consolidation news in the CBD industry as mergers and acquisitions continues to be a big story in CBD, will this continue?  Finally, we talk about CBD as an ingredient rather than an industry, what this could lead to and where are those much-awaited federal regulations? Plus, a quick preview of MJBizCon coming up in October!

    Episode 86 - Everything Cannabis and Hemp with Michael Patterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 10:56


    Michael Patterson is the CEO of US Cannabis Pharmaceutical Research and Development and just wrapped up the first season of THE CANNABIS REPORT with Michael Patterson podcast. On this episode, Patterson discusses the recently completed Hemp Leaders Summit in Fort Lauderdale, where he moderated a session featuring Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the USDA, Gregg Doud, and Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Ted McKinney. Plus, hear the latest state of cannabis and hemp in the U.S. and new funding in research into pain management and cannabinoids in the National Football League.

    Episode 85 - Survey Says (promo code in podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 14:47


    Global Widget values feedback from its consumers, retailers and distributors of its in-house CBD, health and wellness brands, along with its private label partners. Director of Communications Joe Brown and Wholesale Marketing Manager Susan Bishop discuss our latest survey from almost 1,300 customers. Hear how we utilize data to help maximize sell through for retailers and craft new formulations of customer favorites to answer customer demand. Plus, be sure and listen for our special podcast offer code to save 30% off your CBD products at www.hempbombs.com and www.naturesscript.com.

    Episode 84 - Confidence and Credibility: Certifications (promo code in podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 8:12


    As a leading manufacturer and distributor of CBD, health and wellness products, Global Widget creates confidence and credibility among its customers, retailers, distributors and private label partners through its commitment to compliance. Recently, Global Widget added the U.S. Hemp Authority® Certification (USHA) to its list of certifications. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Director Frances Capo discusses the company's continued commitment to safety and compliance that results in certifications such as the USHA and others, including Florida Food Hemp, Kosher and cGMP.

    Episode 83 - Gummy Central: A Formula for Every Gummy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 12:18


    On Episode 75 of our podcast, members of the Global Widget formulation team discussed the research and science behind formulating premium CBD, health and wellness products. In the next part of our Gummy Central™ series, hear from three more members of our formulation team on crafting that perfect formula for every gummy. You'll hear about trending functional ingredients, why some gummies use pectin instead of gelatin and how we manufacture innovative products with the latest popular flavors and ingredients to get that delicious, quality gummy every time.

    Episode 82 - The Buzz on Delta 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 13:27


    Delta-8 has taken the CBD and cannabinoid industries by storm. Industry advocate and attorney Rod Kight joins our podcast to discuss the buzz surrounding Delta-8. Rod gets into the legality of it, why manufacturers and distributers are buzzing about the minor cannabinoid, and in what types of products you may find Delta-8. Plus, in an industry that is still lacking federal regulation, what are different states doing when it comes to regulating Delta-8 and could federal legislation for CBD, including Delta-8 products, be coming from the FDA?

    Episode 81 - Gummy Central: Capacity, Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 13:23


    The latest in our Gummy Central™ themed podcast series features Global Widget Contract Manufacturing Division Vice President, Chad Levitt. Millions of gummies are manufactured each day from Gummy Central for our in-house CBD, health and wellness brands and our private label partners. Levitt discusses how our capacity, along with our innovation, sets the industry standards for crafting and manufacturing the best-tasting, most-effective and highest-quality gummies in the CBD, health and wellness space.

    Episode 80 - 10 Years With MJBiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 22:54


    Chris Walsh is the CEO and President of Marijuana Business Daily and host of MJ Biz Daily's new podcast From Seed to CEO. Walsh served as the founding editor of Marijuana Business Daily during the company's launch in 2011, becoming the first journalist in the United States to focus exclusively on covering the business of cannabis. We discuss the past 10 years of MJ Biz Daily, the evolution of the cannabis industry, current industry news, regulations and trends. Plus, we preview the 10th Annual MJBizCon®, being held live in Las Vegas and online during the week of October 18, 2021.

    Episode 79 - Expand the Brands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 11:06


    It takes innovation, science, research and expertise to craft premium CBD, health and wellness products across multiple in-house and private label brands. Chief Technology Officer and VP, Amazon Business Unit, John King joins VP of Sales Operations, Scot Wooster to discuss how Global Widget utilizes SPINS for industry-leading data and research into the latest retails trends. Plus, we announce our newest brand, Garden Grown Essentials, an exclusive Amazon brand of health and wellness products and how our innovation and business expansion keeps us an industry leader.

    Episode 78 - Evolution to the CPG & CBD University Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 17:22


    The evolution of the CBD University Podcast enters its next chapter. As Global Widget continues to evolve as an industry leader and contract manufacturer of consumer packaged goods, our podcast transforms into the CPG and CBD University Podcast on this episode. Global Widget co-founder Kevin Collins discusses our evolution in the industry and into non-CBD product lines, expansion into new category channels, our focus on gummies as a delivery method and what lies ahead for continued growth and expansion.

    Episode 77 - Innovation, Education, Collaboration in the CBD Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 15:49


    To be successful in the CBD industry, it takes innovation, education and collaboration. Vice President of Sales, Vince Gillen and Business Development Manager Clay Rahmberg discuss Global Widget’s commitment to their customers, private label, retail and distribution partners. Hear how we craft innovative products, educate our customers and business partners to ensure success on their CBD, health and wellness journey, collaborate with in-house teams and private label brands to create bestselling and customer-favorite products.

    Episode 76 - Gummy Central

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 14:41


    Global Widget is Gummy Central™, putting you at the center of the gummy universe. Formulator Sara Brown and Business Development Manager Mac Norton discuss how our vertical integration and in-house formulation team work with customers, retail, distribution and private label partners to craft the most delicious, effective and highest quality gummies in the CBD, health and wellness industry. We discuss our newest gummy offerings from Hemp Bombs and Nature’s Script and how our private label division works with our formulation team to deliver innovative product offerings in the CBD, health and wellness space.

    Episode 75 - Formulating Premium CBD Products

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 14:43


    Delivering safe, potent and effective CBD products from Hemp Bombs and Nature’s Script begins with our in-house formulation team. Global Widget Quality Manager Nelson Rodriguez and Formulator Michael Diaz take you behind the scenes to discuss the science behind crafting premium CBD products. Hear about our brand-new formulation lab, the in-house teams who ensure our products are of the highest standard for consumers, retail and distribution partners and private label brands. Learn why no two formulas are the same, even with more than 1,000 products manufactured from our Tampa, FL, facilities.

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