THC Drinks News

WeedWeek's recognition of our THC beverages op-ed put a single founder's argument in front of the industry's most-read newsletter. Here's why that placement matters — for 23rd State, for the...

Independent Validation Is the Foundation of a Trustworthy THC Beverage Industry By Leah Kollross, Founder, 23rd State When I sat down to write my recent op-ed on the cannabis beverage...

Nuggets Newsletter Recognizes 23rd State's Op-Ed on the Cannabis Beverage Industry's Evidence Problem   When you spend years building a brand on the conviction that cannabis beverages deserve to be...

23rd State founder Leah Kollross will moderate a panel at the inaugural NECANN Minnesota Cannabis Convention on May 14–15, 2026 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The session brings together operators,...

What does it take to build a cannabis beverage brand in one of America's most closely watched emerging markets? On May 12–13, 2026, 23rd State founder Leah Kollross will share...

MoreBetter Study, the Evidence Problem, and the Case for Cannabis Industry Advocacy     There are recognitions that arrive as standalone features, and there are recognitions that arrive as context...