2020's Biggest Food Trends: How Many Did You Try?

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CBD Foods & Drinks

The beginning of 2020 saw more and more states legalize medical and recreational use of marijuana, and CBD or cannabidiol (comes from hemp), is technically considered legal at the federal level. However, state laws may vary with regards to its legality. Still, the increased tolerance and progressive regulations have created a real market for CBD-based products, which includes everything from CBD sparkling water to CBD snacks and even CBD cocktails. Its popularity derives from its medicinal qualities—curbing anxiety and regulating pain—but it won't get you high, which is why it's (mostly) legal.