Headline Roundup • September 17th, 2018
Coca-Cola Reportedly Exploring Cannabis-Infused Beverages
Summary from the AllSides News Team
The soda giant released a statement saying it is "closely watching the growth of non-psychoactive cannabidiol as an ingredient in functional wellness beverages around the world" and is reportedly in talks with a producer about developing beverages infused with the compound.
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Coca-Cola is best known for its eponymous caffeine-based drink, but the firm now appears to be experimenting with a different drug: cannabis.
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