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 Develo

Episode 124 - Innovation in Gummy Manufacturing

Apr 21st, 2022 12m 57s

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

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

Apr 14th, 2022 11m 25s

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

Episode 122 - Innovation in Convenience

Apr 7th, 2022 18m 27s

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’

Episode 121 - Banking in the Cannabis Industry

Apr 1st, 2022 15m 21s

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

Episode 120 - Behind the Counter in the Convenience Store Industry

Mar 25th, 2022 12m 9s

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.

Episode 119 - Unleash Your True Potential with hyper brain iQ

Mar 18th, 2022 13m 24s

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,

Episode 118 - Hemp Headlines with Hemp Industry Daily

Mar 11th, 2022 20m 52s

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.

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

Mar 4th, 2022 12m 4s

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 ou

Episode 116 - Hemp at a Higher Standard: Age Verification

Feb 24th, 2022 20m 43s

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 verificat

Investing to Meet Industry Capacity Demand

Feb 18th, 2022 17m 5s

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, Gl

Gummy Central®: Cannabinoids and Gummies

Feb 10th, 2022 16m 18s

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®

Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids in the U.S.

Feb 3rd, 2022 27m 4s

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 an

Cannabis and Hemp in 2022

Jan 28th, 2022 17m 28s

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 me

Catching up With Cardinal Bay Distribution

Jan 21st, 2022 19m 18s

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 yea

First Quarter Trade Shows

Jan 14th, 2022 12m 34s

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 Co

Gummy Central®: Trending Functional Ingredients

Jan 7th, 2022 12m 47s

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 r

2022 Hemp Headlines 2 Watch

Dec 31st, 2021 15m 17s

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

2021: Awards, New Brands, New Products

Dec 24th, 2021 16m 25s

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 wellne

Kight on Cannabis 2022 Predictions

Dec 16th, 2021 12m 37s

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

Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

Dec 10th, 2021 13m 10s

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 consume

Be Forever Well With Tony Little

Dec 3rd, 2021 18m 42s

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

Gelling with Gelatin or Pectin

Nov 26th, 2021 12m 25s

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 manufac

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

Nov 19th, 2021 13m 42s

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 L

Episode 101 - Headlines with Hemp Industry Daily

Nov 12th, 2021 17m 49s

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