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FOOD
We are
amused
Start-up drinks brand Bemuse
was shortlisted in the Brand
Launch of the Year category in
the Food and Drink Federation
(FDF) Awards 2022. Bemuse
is inspired by nature and
supports the UK's dwindling
bee population by reimagining
mead, the ancient honey drink,
for a modern audience. Bemuse
has achieved wide distribution
through online and specialist
drinks retailers in the UK and
the lightly sparkling, low-alcohol
meads are serving up a refreshing
alternative for hot summer days.
Bemuse has recently expanded its
distribution into the Netherlands,
with discussions ongoing for
distribution in other overseas
markets. Bemuse sparkling
low-alcohol meads are 0.5%
ABV and available in 330ml fully
recycled cans.
www.bemusedrinks.com
Buck up!
Grechka is the first UK-based brand
specialising in buckwheat. Started by
three women on a mission to introduce
parboiled buckwheat to the UK. They
say, "We strongly believe that our
product will revolutionise the market
and positively impact people's wellbeing. Grechka
buckwheat is a highly
nutritious and gluten free super grain. It
contains more than 50 valuable vitamins
and minerals, and no doubt beats many
other grains. It is a perfect base for any
meal and is a healthier alternative to
rice, pasta and even quinoa."
www.grechka.co.uk
4.20pm, tea time
Four Twentea is a new online CBD* brand aiming to make taking CBD easy
and effective. The company states that it's teas are the strongest CBD teas
in the UK with 10mg of premium quality CBD per cup and made with the
highest-quality ingredients. A cup of tea may be an easier way to take CBD
than oils or drops. Two cups a day will give you the Food Standards Agency's
recommended starting dose of 20mg of CBD. They have four tea blends to suit
different moods and times of day, from English Breakfast tea to our Sleepy
tea, which contains chamomile and valerian to help you relax. The teas use
broad-spectrum CBD but no THC, the psycho-active part, so it won't get you
high. It's also water soluble, meaning that it's easy for your body to absorb and
makes sure you get the full 10mg per bag. Four Twentea is one of a limited
number of CBD drinks companies that are compliant with the current Novel
Foods legislation. Our tea is regularly tested by third-party labs to ensure its
quality and potency.
*Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is
considered an effective
anti-seizure medication
while further research
is needed to determine
CBD's other benefits and
safety. It is a chemical
found in marijuana,
but it doesn't contain
tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC), the psychoactive
ingredient found in
marijuana that produces
a high. Food, drinks
and beauty products
are among the many
CBD-infused products
available online (source
Mayo Clinic).
More information on
CBD oils overleaf