US-based THC and CBD goods producer Upstate Elevator has launched its first line of hemp-free beverages. “Our new kanna & kava drinks allow us to explore new botanical ingredients and create a functional beverage experience that gives consumers more options while staying true to the craftsmanship and standards they expect from Upstate.” Several other producers of THC have also launched lines of low-THC and functional beverages this year, ahead of US regulations, due to come into force later this year, that could tighten rules on the sale of hemp-derived drinks.