Trend cluster
Category

Cannabis
Mix

Cannabis brands are releasing energy-boosting powders.

Cannabis-Infused Energy Drink MixesCannabis Infusion Stir SticksNano Cannabis Drink MixesMicrodose-Friendly Enriched Cannabis BeveragesCandy-Inspired Cannabis Drinks

Trend

What is the Cannabis Mix trend?

Cannabis Mix: Flavored, energy-boosting powders that can be mixed into beverages of choice are a simple way to achieve on-the-go caffeine fixes. Now, cannabis brands are releasing these powders with the added inclusion of THC or CBD.

Insight

The consumer insight behind the Cannabis Mix trend

In regions of North America where cannabis is legal, discreet and easy consumption is important for busy consumers who are trying to go about their days, while also enhancing their routines with cannabis. Brands that allow for convenient, on-the-go consumption are appealing to consumers who use cannabis to elevate their daily habits.

Trend themes

Themes within the Cannabis Mix trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Convenient Cannabis Consumption

Cannabis brands are releasing energy-boosting powders to offer easy-to-use products for consumers on the go.

02

Cannabis Beverages

Cannabis-infused drink brands offer a variety of products in cans and sticks, and new powdered mixes have spawned recently.

03

Cannabis and Energy Drinks

The cannabis industry is incorporating caffeine and other vitamins and minerals into its products, with some focused on high-energy formulations.

Industry implications

What the Cannabis Mix trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Cannabis Industry

There are ample opportunities in the cannabis industry for companies to develop convenient and innovative products for consumers.

For

Beverage Industry

The beverage industry can take inspiration from cannabis-infused drinks to develop low-calorie and plant-based energy drinks with natural ingredients.

For

Fitness & Wellness Industry

The fitness industry can explore integrating high-energy cannabis drinks into workout regimens for athletes seeking alternative forms of support.

Workshop question

How is your brand prioritizing convenience for its customers?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Cannabis Mix

Trend score 4.3 out of 10, from popularity 61%, activity 51%, freshness 18%.

Popularity61%
Activity51%
Freshness18%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America

Evidence

Examples of the Cannabis Mix trend

7 featured examples from Aug 10, 2020 to Sep 1, 2023
Cannabis-Infused Energy Drink Mixes
CategoryLifestyle

Cannabis-Infused Energy Drink Mixes

MariMed Launched its Vibations: High + Energy Drink Mix

MariMed's new cannabis-infused energy drink is evidence of the continued expansion of the cannabis industry into mainstream consumer products like food and beverages.

Cannabis Infusion Stir Sticks
CategoryLifestyle

Cannabis Infusion Stir Sticks

MyHi's Patented Stir STIK Infuses Any Drink with THC Powder

The food and beverage industry is being disrupted by new methods of infusing cannabis.

Nano Cannabis Drink Mixes
CategoryLifestyle

Nano Cannabis Drink Mixes

brelixi's Nano Cannabis-Infused Instant Drink Mixes Onset Quickly

Exploring new opportunities in the cannabis industry by leveraging nano cannabis technology to create innovative products with quick onset.

Microdose-Friendly Enriched Cannabis Beverages
CategoryMarketing

Microdose-Friendly Enriched Cannabis Beverages

BRĒZ is Enriched with the Inclusion of Lion's Mane

The cannabis industry can explore the potential of enriched cannabis beverages to expand their product offerings and target health-conscious consumers.

Candy-Inspired Cannabis Drinks
CategoryLifestyle

Candy-Inspired Cannabis Drinks

Double High Fiver: Pink Burst is Full of Fruity, Tart Flavor

The cannabis beverages industry is seeing significant growth, driven by the demand for non-traditional and convenient methods of cannabis consumption.

Cannabis Beverage Mix-Ins
CategoryLifestyle

Cannabis Beverage Mix-Ins

Cann Roadies Share the Experience of Cann Without the Can

Opportunity for beverage companies to explore new product lines and formulations that incorporate cannabis-infused mix-ins.

Caffeinated Cannabis Drink Mixes
CategoryLifestyle

Caffeinated Cannabis Drink Mixes

Vibations: High + Energy is an All-Natural Cannabis Drink Mix

The cannabis-caffeine combination presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the beverage industry for companies seeking to tap into the growing demand for cannabis-based pro…