Alyse Thompson has held many positions with BNP Media, first serving as an intern at Candy Industry Magazine in summer 2012. She joined Candy Industry's staff full time as associate editor in August 2016 after a few years at newspapers in West-Central Illinois, becoming managing editor in March 2019. Alyse has also served as managing editor of Cannabis Products Magazine since March 2019. She has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from Western Illinois University.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | NOVEMBER 2020

Using High-Shear Mixing to Develop Cannabis Edibles

High-shear mixing is critical for developing stable emulsions, homogenous cannabis-infused products.

Alyse Thompson

November 9, 2020

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Developing successful mixing processes for cannabis-infused food and beverage manufacturing relies on several factors. Moreover, manufacturers of mixing equipment note one process in particular is especially important to consider: shear.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | JUNE 2020

Sanitizing Equipment for Safe Cannabis Edibles

Even without federal oversight, cannabis food and beverage manufacturers should follow GMPs for equipment cleaning and sanitization.

Alyse Thompson

June 23, 2020

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Whether manufacturers make cannabis-infused foods and beverages or non-infused ones, proper sanitation is a must to create safe, high-quality products.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | MARCH 2020

Achieving cannabinoid consistency in food and beverage products

From raw ingredients to the end product, maintaining accurate cannabinoid content is crucial for developing safe, compliant cannabis foods and beverages.

Alyse Thompson

March 23, 2020

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Cannabis consumers need to know that they will consistently get the same benefits from the cannabis-infused foods and beverages that they purchase, and that the products reliably match stated dosing claimed on packaging.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | NOVEMBER 2019

Using inspection and detection equipment in cannabis edibles manufacturing

Inspection and Detection 101: Selecting the most suitable inspection and detection equipment depends on cost, material to be detected and the type of product.

Alyse Thompson

November 26, 2019

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Developing the perfect product formulation and using the best production equipment can help manufacturers create quality cannabis-infused food and beverages.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | NOVEMBER 2019

How to select mixing equipment for cannabis food and beverages

Mixing with care: Choosing the best mixer for cannabis-infused products requires weighing many factors.

Alyse Thompson

November 25, 2019

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Creating consistent, enjoyable food and beverages is impossible without proper mixing, and that's especially true for cannabis-infused products.

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Using High-Shear Mixing to Develop Cannabis Edibles

Sanitizing Equipment for Safe Cannabis Edibles

Achieving cannabinoid consistency in food and beverage products

Using inspection and detection equipment in cannabis edibles manufacturing

How to select mixing equipment for cannabis food and beverages

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