Gummies overtake chocolate in Colorado cannabis edibles space
Cannabis gummy firm Americanna is taking advantage of the soaring infused gummy market and is set to dominate the edibles space in the future.
BDS is a market research firm for the cannabis industry that tracks adult-use sales in Colorado, Washington, and Oregon, which represent about 50% of the national market.
Last year, gummy candies only made up 13% of the total edibles sales compared to the 26% owned by chocolate bars, according to BDS data.
“2016 is looking like a great year for edibles,” the market research firm said.
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Americanna is now the best-selling cannabis candy brand in the Colorado’s recreational channel, according to BDS. The company has captured nearly a 10-point share of the entire edibles category since its launch in January this year.
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