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Creator of Jelly Belly Has Developed CBD Jelly Beans

David Klein, creator of the iconic Jelly Belly confectionary, is entering the cannabis industry with his newest sweet treat — CBD jelly beans.

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David Klein revolutionized the candy industry with his invention of the Jelly Belly jelly beans in 1976. Four decades later, he’s re-creating them — this time, infusing them with cannabidiol to create CBD jelly beans.

The miniature, gourmet beans are piece of Americana, thanks especially to Ronald Reagan. The 40th president of the U.S. fell in love with Jelly Belly beans after he started snacking on them as a way to help him quit smoking. His affection for the candies grew. He ordered cases of them (60 per month); always had a jar nearby, and even sent some to outer space on the Challenger in 1983.

Now Reagan’s favorite treats are, ironically, being infused with CBD.

Klein, a candy inventor from Los Angeles, can remember the moment he conceptualized the Jelly Belly; it was 8:15 p.m. on a Thursday evening, and he was watching an episode of “Happy Days.”

It wasn’t long before his dream of creating the “Rolls Royce of jelly beans” came to fruition.

Klein has been in the candy business for 45 years and counting. “I love candy,” he told Cannabis Aficionado. “Not a day goes by where not only do I eat candy in some form, but I think about new candy ideas.”

Klein recently became aware of the benefits of CBD, he explained, “And I said to myself, ‘is anybody doing a jelly bean with CBD?’”

“I could not find any,” he continued. But he did see was an opportunity with CBD jelly beans to do what he does best: create candy, and help people.

Altruism is ingrained in Klein’s blood. While his saccharine confectionaries have captured our hearts (and stomachs), he is recognized most for his benevolent nature.

Klein details his experience creating and losing the rights to the Jelly Belly brand in the 2011 documentary, “Candyman: The David Klein Story.”

Klein created Jelly Bellys with “an investment of $800, no credit cards,” he said. “[…] When it first came out, nobody wanted it.”

In 1980, he sold his rights to Jelly Belly. In 2001, the Herman Goelitz Candy Co. changed its name to the Jelly Belly Company. The company continues to rake in $190 million in net profits annually.

Though he’s called it the worst mistake of his life, the experience didn’t hinder Klein’s love for candy or his need to spread sweetness.

 

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Now, the King of Jelly Beans is officially back in the bean business.

His company, Spectrum Confections, produces CBD-infused jelly beans, which come in 38 different flavors.

“Toasted marshmallow, pina colada, strawberry cheesecake… which is one of my favorites,” Klein continued. Other flavors will include cinnamon, spicy licorice, and mango.

“Our mango tastes more like mango than mango does,” he said.

“[…] The jelly bean is perfect for the proper dosage [of CBD],” Klein continues, “we are putting 10 mg in each [bean]. If people want a small dose, they eat one. If they want 20 ml, they can eat two,” and so on. “They can decide what their proper dosage is.”

This is not Klein’s first venture back into jelly beans. “Jelly beans and I go way back,” he quipped. He continues to create new flavors almost constantly. In 2016 he embarked on a mission to create a line of “Original Coffee House Jelly Beans,” and in 2011, a gourmet beans called “David’s Signature Beyond Gourmet Jelly Beans.”

Spectrum Confection’s CBD jelly beans will also come in sugar-free varieties – a welcoming alternative to the vast amount of sugary, junky infused goods on the market today.

Spectrum Confections’ inventory features an assortment of sweet, sour and sugar-free jelly beans. Selections include: Sour Cherry Goosebumps, Sweet and Spice and Everything Nice drops, and a CBD 7-day pack.

Candies will not include THC, as the company is focused on creating CBD-only varieties for now. The patent-pending recipe will include fruit juice, said Klein, “We are trying to make it so that it can be as healthy as possible.”

He doesn’t want to make any health claims, but is confident he’s creating a product “that will help the world.”

Despite his history with the iconic Jelly Belly, Klein remains slightly dazed that — nearly 40 years down the line — he’s creating a cannabis-infused version of his most famous creation. He believes legalization is on the horizon, adding, “About two years from now, everybody is going to laugh at how long it took to get there.”

In the meantime, keep a lookout for Spectrum Confection’s gourmet CBD jelly beans, or order your own at SpectrumConfections.com.

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Tyson 2.0 Launches New Mike Bites Cannabis Gummies

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Nearly 25 years after he was disqualified from the World Boxing Association Heavyweight Championship for biting his opponent’s ears, Mike Tyson’s Tyson 2.0 cannabis brand has just released ear-shaped edibles, Mike Bites.

The new ear-shaped edibles are complete with a missing chunk where Tyson removed a portion of Evander Holyfield’s cartilage in what became known as The Bite Fight. After Tyson bit off a chunk of Holyfield’s ear, the 1997 match resumed. However, after attempting to snack on Holyfield’s second ear, Tyson was disqualified and his boxing licence was withdrawn. The Nevada State Athletic Commission handed Tyson a a $3 million fine for his actions and he didn’t fight again for over a year.

Mike Bites gummies will be sold at dispensaries in California, Massachusetts and Nevada.

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Wiz Khalifa Debuts New Taylor Gang x Stündenglass Collab

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Wiz Khalifa and his entertainment company Taylor Gang Ent. have collaborated with Stündenglass, the world’s first gravity-powered infuser, to introduce the iconic gold and black Taylor Gang x Stündenglass.

“I’m honored to have collaborated with long time friend Wiz Khalifa, who is as passionate about this product as I am. Our mutual admiration for Stündenglass made it a natural collaboration,” Stündenglass CEO Chris Folkerts said via a press release.

Taylor Gang x Stündenglass is an authentic collaboration developed after the multi-platinum-selling, Grammy-winning, Golden Globe-nominated Khalifa discovered Stündenglass and began enjoying it regularly as seen on his Instagram.

“I love my Stündenglass, and I’m pumped everyone gets to experience this with me now,” Khalifa.

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The infuser features a patented 360-degree gravity system that elicits a powerful and immersive experience. It generates kinetic motion activation via cascading water, opposing airflow technology and the natural force of gravity.

The Taylor Gang gravity bing comes in an exclusive black and gold colorway and features two glass globes on a metal base made of aircraft-grade aluminum, surgical grade stainless steel, and high-quality Teflon seals.

Taylor Gang includes artists Ty Dolla $ign, Juicy J, and Berner among others — the former of which has his own line Stündenglass collab with his Cookies brand.

“We’re very excited to launch the official Taylor Gang x Stündenglass. We use glass in our everyday lives, so it only made sense to team up and create an exclusive Taylor Gang collaboration for the fans,” Taylor Gang said.


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No Super Bowl for Brock Ollie

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With medicinal marijuana being legal in 37 states and recreational cannabis allowed in 18, we should be seeing commercials for companies, products, and services almost as frequently as commercials for sports betting, which is permitted in 30 states in some form.

However, mainstream cannabis advertising continues to be non-existent, as demonstrated in the recent news that NBC has rejected an ad by cannabis e-commerce and advertising platform Weedmaps from being shown during the Super Bowl LVI event his coming Sunday.

Weedmaps reportedly approached the network late last year about airing a Super Bowl commercial that would be “similar to a PSA,” according to reports. Execs volunteered to present some of their earlier educational-based programming, assuring NBC executives that it would not contain any direct-sell messages, which are still forbidden under federal law.

“The answer was a hard no — they wouldn’t even entertain the conversation,” Weedmaps Chief Operating Officer Juanjo Feijoo told Adweek. “We see ourselves as trying to be trailblazers in the industry and making new inroads where others haven’t gone before in cannabis advertising. So it was disappointing.”

The contentious ad personifies cannabis as Brock Ollie, a head of broccoli, the veggie emoji commonly used as a visual representation of cannabis in marketing. The 30-second ad takes viewers through a day in the life of Brock Ollie, whose superfood identity is in jeopardy as he is repeatedly misidentified as cannabis. The ad offers a lighthearted take on the industry’s issues, such as social media censorship and a lack of clear advertising standards, which limit cannabis-related commercials during nationally televised events like the Super Bowl.

“Despite three quarters of the country having legalized cannabis and the bipartisan enthusiasm we continue to see in support for change at the federal level, the industry continues to face roadblocks that inhibit competition in the legal market and stifle opportunities to educate,” Chris Beals, CEO of Weedmaps said. “There’s an irony in the fact that the biggest night for advertising will feature an array of consumer brands in regulated industries, from beverage alcohol to sports betting, yet legal cannabis retailers, brands and businesses have been boxed out.”

The game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams will be played Sunday in L.A.

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