Kris Walker, President and co-founder of Hoodie Analytics was a panelist on “Booze and Bud: Friend or Foe” at Benzinga’s Cannabis Conference. Hoodie Analytics is a data company that helps track and predict industry trends. Walker shared that cannabis is still growing and also shared some surprising insights like Michigan selling almost as much cannabis as California.
Furthermore, he shared that beverages are one of the fastest-growing form factors in cannabis and new customers often choose to participate in beverages first as an introduction to the world of cannabis. This is especially true for the more non-traditional cannabis consumers like middle-aged Americans.
Interested in learning more about the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference? Get more information here.
© 2025 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Trade confidently with insights and alerts from analyst ratings, free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about.
Cannabis is evolving—don’t get left behind!
Curious about what’s next for the industry and how to stay ahead in today’s competitive market?
Join top executives, investors, and industry leaders at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago on June 9-10. Dive deep into market-shaping strategies, investment trends, and brand-building insights that will define the future of cannabis.
Secure your spot now before prices go up—this is where the biggest deals and connections happen!
