From sesame seeds to pumpkin seeds, there are plenty of different kinds of chocolate bars and bark-style products that are dotted with various seeds for added flavor, texture and health benefits but Ruta's 75% chocolate with cannabis seeds and strawberries stands apart.
With changing legislation and consumer perceptions of cannabis, cannabis ingredients are now commonly being incorporated into restaurant menus, cafe drinks and packaged consumer goods beyond the food and beverage industries. As such, these products are being introduced to consumers as new products that put a sophisticated new spin on familiar favorites like chocolate.
At the upcoming ISM trade fair, Ruta will also be exhibiting a range of its chocolate products with other novel pairings like orange peel and biscuits or pumpkin seeds and cherries.
What's Driving This Trend
- Cannabis-infused Foods
- The incorporation of cannabis ingredients into various food products opens up opportunities for businesses to create innovative and unique offerings.
- Novel Pairings
- Combining unexpected ingredients such as strawberries and cannabis seeds in chocolate presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to create exciting flavor profiles.
- Expanded Cannabis Market
- The increasing acceptance and changing legislation around cannabis allow for the exploration of new markets and consumer demographics.
Who This Affects Most
- Food and Beverage
- The incorporation of cannabis ingredients in food products presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the food and beverage industry to diversify their offerings.
- Confectionery
- The inclusion of novel ingredients like cannabis seeds in chocolates presents an opportunity for the confectionery industry to create unique and enticing products.
- Cannabis Edibles
- The use of cannabis ingredients in edibles expands the market for cannabis-infused products, allowing businesses to tap into the growing demand for alternative consumption methods.
