# Fair Trade Cannabis Chocolates Papa & Barkley's Cannabis-Infused Chocolates are Ethically Sourced By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-11-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-infused-chocolates References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/papa--barkley-launches-the-first-fair-trade-certified-chocolates-on-the-california-cannabis-market-301169402.html) & [papaandbarkley](http://www.papaandbarkley.com) Californian cannabis wellness company [Papa & Barkley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-releaf-collection) is introducing a line of Releaf Chocolates as cannabis-infused chocolates made with Fair Trade Certified Ingredients. The THC-rich edibles are free from soy and GMO ingredients, plus the Releaf Chocolates are available in classic varieties like Milk Chocolate and 66% Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt. The new chocolate bars are said to have "a hint of cannabis flavor" and a smooth and silky texture that makes it easy to enjoy the benefits of the chocolates for occasional pain relief, whole-body wellness, sleep, relaxation and more. Releaf Chocolates were developed to support adults who are looking for accessible and [healthy edibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muze-cacao) that suit specific dietary restrictions or preferences. With these cannabis-infused chocolates, the brand is continuing to expand its range of solventless wellness products. Image Credit: Papa & Barkley ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fair Trade Cannabis:** Opportunity for cannabis companies to differentiate themselves by offering ethically sourced products. - **Cannabis-infused Chocolates:** The rise of cannabis-infused edibles opens up new possibilities for the chocolate industry to innovate and cater to a growing market. - **Solventless Wellness Products:** There is a market opportunity for brands to develop and promote wellness products that are free from harmful solvents. ### Where This Applies - **Cannabis:** The cannabis industry can explore the potential of fair trade practices and ethical sourcing to appeal to conscious consumers. - **Chocolate:** Chocolate manufacturers can tap into the growing demand for cannabis-infused edibles by developing innovative and high-quality products. - **Wellness:** The wellness industry can incorporate the benefits of cannabis into solventless products to meet the needs of health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisan Cannabis-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasteology-chocolate-bars.md) - [High-End Cannabis Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluent-thc-dark-chocolate-bar.md) - [Cacao-Rich Cannabis Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texas-originals-dark-chocolate-bites.md) - [Cannabis-Infused Cacao Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cacao-superfood-keto-bites.md) - [Limited-Edition Cannabis Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coda-signature-fourth-season-truffles.md) - [Chocolate-Coffee Cannabis Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-bar.md) - [CBD Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cbd-chocolate-bars.md) - [Cannabis-Infused Coffee Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-chocolates.md) - [Coconut Milk Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-milk-chocolate-bars.md)