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The CBD Trend


Written by Bo Li, Application Development Specialist for Univar Solutions Food Ingredients

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Cannabidiol (CBD) has been one of the most talked-about topics in North America and the market is growing rapidly with the expectation to hit $5.7 billion by end of 2019 and $22 billion by 2022. CBD is one of the many Cannabinoid compounds found in Cannabis sativa plants. Unlike Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD is non-psychoactive and has potential health benefits for pain relief, stress relief, mood enhancement and anti-inflammation. In June 2018, the FDA approved the first drug that contains CBD for the treatment of two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, which not only is a significant milestone for CBD in medical applications but fuel for CBD innovations across the board.

From Initial Approval to Rapid Growth

Forty-seven states, including Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., have passed regulations to allow possess and use of CBD with certain exceptions; Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington being the states that have fully legalized CBD for medical and recreational uses. The trajectory of growth is especially highly anticipated in California, which accounts for approximately 12% of the national population and 15% of gross domestic profit (GDP). On the federal level, the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill is considered huge progress for the cannabis industry and could mean a further explanation of the status of CBD’s current listing as a Schedule I Controlled Substance. Hemp, as one of the major sources for CBD extraction, has been excluded from the definition of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act. Despite the ambiguity that still exists, the initiatives from both state and federal levels are continuing toward a less regulated cannabis industry.

CBD in the Food & Beverage Industry

From ingredient suppliers to food and beverage manufacturers, the food industry is actively capitalizing on this CBD mania. While CBD-infused edibles and beverages are as attractive as they sound, it is not always the case that CBD can be readily incorporated into any kind of formulation.

CBD is an oil soluble compound, making it hard to be formulated into water-based systems such as beverages. Most commonly, either an oil-based carrier is used to deliver CBD or emulsifiers are added to make the oil and water mix in the food matrix. Hydrocolloids and flavors are also important aspects of CBD product development requiring careful selection and fine-tuning by the formulators to optimize the product's appearance, texture, taste, and mouthfeel. Realizing the needs and potential, CBD ingredient suppliers are heavily focused on developing formulation and processing technologies to create “easy-to-use” versions of CBD for formulators. Traditional food ingredient suppliers are also catching up by providing specific technical guidance to help CBD companies speed up the product development process.

Streamlining Legal CBD

Innovation is unfolding as CBD-infused food products can now be found in numerous categories. Sparkling water, sodas, juices, and coffee are among the popular new CBS beverage launches. Snacking is also a positive connection to the CBD’s benefit of stress and anxiety relief. Cookies, snack bars, gummies, and chews are the formats in which CBD dosage can be specifically designed to each serving size and easy for consumers to control portions to consume. In addition, chefs at restaurants, baristas at coffee shops, and fast food chains are coming up with menus that cater to CBD-infused meals and drinks.

What will we see next? There are still plenty of unknown factors that could perhaps change the direction of the entire cannabis industry. We know that this is just the beginning and the food industry will not miss out on the opportunities created by CBD.

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Challenge

A contract skin care product manufacturer wanted to develop a biphasic makeup remover to enhance its line of skin care products.

Solution

Our lab services team developed an initial formula and worked to troubleshoot a separation issue, resulting in the creation of a successful formula.

Result

The winning solution emulsified properly when activated, highlighting the pleasing aesthetic and efficacy of a biphasic remover.

Recorded benefits

  • New formula emulsified properly upon activation while providing consumers with optimal cleansing
  • Augmented customer’s R&D capabilities to produce, test and troubleshoot the winning formula
  • Provided successful solution with seven-day turnaround time

 

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