Molson Coors brings first CBD beverage to US

Mega brewer Molson Coors has announced its new line of non-alcoholic, sparkling CBD beverages in the US and it expands ‘beyond the beer aisle’.

The joint venture between brewing giant Molson Coors Beverage Company and Canadian cannabis firm HEXO Corp has announced its first US CBD drink will hit the market this month. 

Launched by Truss CBD, Veryvell is a new line of non-alcoholic, sparkling CBD beverages, available exclusively for consumers in Colorado. 

It marks the company’s first entry into the American CBD market since its inception and is another example of Molson Coors’ moves to cultivate the company’s beverage offerings. 

“Last year we redefined ourselves as Molson Coors Beverage Company and in doing so, laid out a clear vision of leveraging the competitive strengths of our storied foundation in beer to grow in new spaces beyond the beer aisle,” said Pete Marino, president of the emerging growth division for Molson Coors.

“Truss’ entry into the CBD market in Colorado and the launch of Veryvell, a brand we believe will resonate well with Colorado consumers, is another example of Molson Coors’ expansion into new beverage categories.”

Veryvell has been described as having a crisp taste, containing zero calories, zero sugar and comes in three distinct varieties, each infused with 20mg of hemp-derived, non-psychoactive CBD and adaptogens.

These include, Focus, a combination of grapefruit and tarragon, Mind & Body, a blend of strawberry and hibiscus and Unwind, a mix of blueberry and lavender with ashwagandha and L-Theanine.

Jane Armstrong Hockman, Truss CBD USA general manager commented: “Whether you’ve dabbled in CBD before or are curious to try something new, Veryvell invites a moment of self-care to your day through a refreshing and balanced mix of hemp extracts and natural flavours.

“Each beverage in the product line offers a unique blend of CBD and adaptogens, giving consumers the freedom to pick the combination that best meets them in the moment. We are thrilled to bring our beverage expertise and commitment to quality to this emerging wellness category.

Veryvell is produced and distributed exclusively within Colorado, following the state’s established regulatory framework for hemp-derived CBD in food and beverages. 

The diversification of the Molson Coors portfolio also includes an exclusive agreement with The Coca Cola Company to manufacture, market, and distribute Topo Chico Hard Seltzer in the US as well as an expanding roster of non-alcoholic innovations. 

This includes a new energy drink being launched by a multi-faceted team of fitness, health and beverage industry change makers including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

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