The Cannavist Issue Four | Page 108

T USA, USA, USA! As the US expo calendar becomes more and more competitive, The Cannavist’s Katie Loomes rates the biggest show to hit the East Coast yet. Anticipated as the biggest CBD event on the East Coast of the US, set among crystal clear beaches and tropical waters, USA CBD Expo Miami did not disappoint. Apart from the unfortunate weather we had, that is, but we can’t blame the organisers for that. With over 350 exhibitors, 13,500 attendees and 50 industry- renowned speakers, the bar has definitely been set for CBD exhibitions in the US. With such a huge variety of products presented by hundreds of stands, I spent the weekend making my way around as many as I could, indulging in CBD sweets, chocolate and drinks and sampling cosmetics and endless supplies of CBD coffee. It’s fair to say that this was the most chilled expo experience I’ve had yet! There is such a huge diversity of brands available in the US, so there really was something for everyone. There were some familiar faces like Pachamama, Hugs and Ignite. But what was wonderful to see was the amount of starter companies that had recently launched their first ranges. A personal new favourite of mine was Vaital Organics – a CBD-infused superfood blend. I can’t believe something that tastes just like a chocolate milkshake could be so good for you. That’s definitely one to watch out for when it reaches the UK. The atmosphere of the event was great. Don’t forget, the team behind USA CBD Expo is Jason Monti and Vape