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Haha, and you're not into yoga?

Yes, we know coconut is a polarizing flavor and actually just launched a new Indica Quick gummy in an Island Punch flavor. It's available in CO today and coming to other markets soon.

Hope you love it!

Well, I sure hope thats not the case. And TBH...im not sure it will be Big Tobacco necessarily or specifically. I think they have the expertise in growing and distribution, but there are many large CPG, Bev/Alc that might also jump in I would imagine.But, I wouldnt say any of that is necessarily "good" depending on where you're coming from. It will make for better and stronger businesses, more access, etc. but likely could hamper innovation and the real understanding of/dedication to the plant.

Yes, this is something our research and development team is currently working on. We want to continue to offer a vegan and all-natural product, which is challenging for sugar-free gummies. We are exploring new alternative but natural sweeteners like monk fruit and others. Hopefully coming to shelves near you soon!

There could be an entire AMA just on this topic! It's far ranging but here are some high level bullets:

• Taxation - We are taxed under a federal code for illegal drugs (yes that's a thing) and pay very high tax rates federally. Add local and state taxes which are very high and its a lose - lose for companies and consumers.
• Banking - Due to federal laws we cannot just open bank accounts normally.
• Research - Is limited and stifled since THC is a schedule I drug designated having "A high potential for abuse and no medical value"
• No Insterstate Commerce - We can't have one production facility, but need a production facility in every state we operate in. Very ineffcient.

There are many reasons. Lack of regulations to prevent it, challenges with conducting real research, and greed among other things. I see it all over too, and it is not good for the industry or consumers.

At Wana, we are focused on using science and existing research to drive our product innovation and are embarking on a series of 3rd party studies with real consumers to validate effects. We need to be leaders and set the right example in the industry and not push pseudoscience.