Cannabis Briefs for April 29, 2025

•THC-seltzer brand Wynk has expanded into Wisconsin, Kentucky, Alabama, and Arkansas with a host of new distribution partners. The move follows launches for the brand in Georgia, Texas, Illinois, New Jersey, Florida, and Connecticut. Wynk’s new partners include Sarene in Kentucky, C&M Sales in Arkansas, United-Johnson Brothers of Alabama, and Beechwood Sales & Service Sales for the Wisconsin market, marking the first hemp-derived brand to be distributed by a Sheehan-owned distributor. At retail, Wynk’s drinks can be found in Total Wine and Liquor Barn in Kentucky, and Piggly Wiggly in Alabama, plus independent retailers across the company’s distribution footprint.

•Ascend Wellness has launched High Wired, a new line of pre-rolls and infused flower. Launching in Illinois ahead of a wider rollout, High Wired is made with ground flower infused with concentrates and dusted with THCA diamond powder, available in a variety of hybrid, Sativa, and Indica strains. The initial round of High Wired products includes 1g pre-rolls and 2.5g packs of “Super Shake” ground flower.

•Cornbread Hemp has released a new line of THC-infused seltzers, now available for DTC shipping and in Kentucky retailers. The 5mg drinks come in four flavors—Blueberry Breeze, Salted Watermelon, Peach Iced Tea, and Raspberry Limeade—and contain 5g of sugar and only 30 calories per serving. At retail, Cornbread’s seltzers can be found in Liquor Barn, Total Wine, Cox’s Spirit Shoppe, and Evergreen Liquors across the Bluegrass State.

•Bayou City Hemp Co. has expanded the Howdy brand into THC-infused non-alcoholic spirits with Howdy Hooch. The new hemp-derived drink is cinnamon-flavored and comes in two doses: White Label, at 5mg of THC per 1.5-ounce serving; and Black Label, a higher potency offering at 10mg per 1.5-ounce pour. In addition to 750-ml. bottles Howdy Hooch is also available in 200-ml. and 50-ml. sizes.

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