Alyse Thompson

Alyse Thompson

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.
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Ross Ribbon Blender
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.
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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.


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Spraying Systems Sanitation
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.
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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.
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ViscoTec Hygienic Dispenser
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.
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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.
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