Hemp THC businesses brace for ban in November; drinks get 1 month of relief

By: Rebecca Rivas

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: September 9, 2026

Words: 1,562

Last Updated: 4 days, 1 hour ago

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When Joshua Grigaitis founded the Mighty Kind Company in St. Louis in 2019, his team started by producing flavored sparkling water infused with CBD, a non-intoxicating compound found in cannabis.

The company has since become a major player in the market for intoxicating hemp-THC beverages. But with a federal ban looming, Grigaitis said he is prepared to return to the company’s roots.

The ban is now set to take effect Dec. 11, after President …

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