True Terpenes Vape Applications Ebook
True Terpenes Vape Applications Ebook
VA P E MA R K E T O V E R V I E W KEY DEMOGRAPHICS
$609.2M Sales
Gen Z is the first group to show a preference for vape pens. (Green Market Reports)
Canada #3 Category
Gen Z is the fastest-growing cannabis consumer group. (Headset)
From flavor-forward to cannabis-forward and everything in between, diversifying your portfolio with a range of flavor
profiles and price points can help you maximize your revenue and increase your possibility for success.
Flavor-Forward Cannabis-Forward
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MARKET OPPORTUNITY
Flavor-Forward Vape
New strains arrive on the scene every day with unique flavor profiles and names
that play off a familiar food or drink. The opportunity to innovate with flavor-
forward vape has never been more exciting.
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PRODUCT CONCEPT
An uplifting, relaxing,
feel-good escape for Encourages
any user, any time of day. informed purchasing
decisions.
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New & trending
releases to create CITRUS BERRY DESSERT TROPICAL
flavor-forward vapes
Black Cherry Fizz Atomic Pop Apple Fritter 24K Gold Punch
Blood Orange Berry Gelato Atomic Pop Banana Kush
Ekto Kooler Blackberry Kush Berry Gelato Banana Zelato
Fresh Lemon Blue Dream Biscotti Caribbean Breeze
Grapefruit Blue Raspberry Blueberry Banana Pancake Forbidden Fruit
Grapefruit Romulan Blue Widow Caribbean Breeze Forbidden Guava
Green Cush Blue Z Cereal Milk Golden Pineapple
Green Dream Blueberry Down Cherry Pie Guava Gelato
Key Lime Pie Blueberry Haze Churroz* Hawaiian Haze
Lemon Zelato Blueberry Up Gelato #33 Lychee Dream
Lemonade Kush Cranberry Kush Georgia Pie Mai Tai
FRUIT Y SUGAR RUSH
Lime Sherbet Punch Forbidden Fruit Guava Gelato Mango Kush
Apple Fritter Atomic Pop
Lime Sorbet Gelato #33 Ice Cream Cookies #8 Maui Wowie
Black Cherry Fizz Banana Zelato
Limoncello Grape Key Lime Pie Orange Pineapple
Cannaloupe Haze Black Cherry Fizz
London Pound Cake Grape Ape Lime Sherbet Punch Papaya Punch
Cereal Milk Candy Cane Kush
Mai Tai Grape Goji OG Lime Sorbet Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Cherry Pie Cotton Candy
Orange Creamsicle Gruntz London Pound Cake Pineapple Whip
Georgia Pie Dabbalicious
Orange Pineapple Pink Lemonade Orange Creamsicle Purple Urkle
Green Apple Double Bubble OG
Pie Hoe Purple Punch Pineapple Upside Down Cake Rainbow Belts
Honeydew Cucumber Grape Goji OG
Rainbow Belts Purple Urkle Pineapple Whip Sour Mango
Peach Gruntz
Sour Tangie Raspberry Kush Strawberry Cough Strawberry Kiwi
Rainbow Belts Ice Cream Cookies #8
Strawberry Lemonade Slurricane Strawberry Jelly Strawnana
Tiger’s Blood Rainbow Belts
Tangie Banana Strawberry Cough Sugar Cookie Sweet Island Skunk
Unicorn Piss Strawberry Jelly
Tangie Sunrise Strawberry Jelly Thin Mint Cookies Tangie Banana
Watermelon Mojito Tiger’s Blood
Tropicana Cookies Strawberry Kiwi Tropicana Cookies Tiger’s Blood
Watermelon Z Watermelon Z
Twisted Citrus Strawberry Shortcake Wedding Cake Tropical Z
White Gushers White Gushers
Strawnana Tropicana Cookies
Sugar Cookie Unicorn Piss
Tiger’s Blood White Gushers
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MARKET OPPORTUNITY
Cannabis-Forward Flavor
Strain name recognition and authenticity of flavor drive consumer decision-making in the
cannabis-forward vape space.
Both new and seasoned consumers reach for classic OG strains, whose reputation for delivering
a reliable experience and well-loved cannabis flavor profiles makes them an obvious choice.
Newer strains appeal to the consumer’s desire for targeted effects, unique flavor, and a more
personalized experience, thanks to a wide array of aroma and terpene profiles.
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VA P E T R E N D S
So how do you create a balanced portfolio when so many new strains are Hybrids? By using a variety of aroma profiles.
When we talk about what makes a new strain resonate, we’re talking aroma and effects—which come down to cannabinoids and
the array of cannabis aroma compounds like terpenes, terpenoids, fruity esters, aldehydes, funky thiols, and flavonoids. These
aroma compounds facilitate the Entourage Effect, creating each cultivar’s unique consumer experience. It’s why more and more
consumers will start to shop with their nose to predict enjoyment. If they like the way something smells, they’re going to like the way
it makes them feel.
Newer strains are amplifying traditional cannabis profiles like Fruity, Citrus, Dessert, and Gas while also turning up the volume
on profiles like Savory, Funky, Cookie, and Tropical, combining them in the intriguing way only cannabis can do (think the tropical
funk of Papayaz or Donny Burger’s unique sweaty cheese and ammonia).
There’s no doubt the cannabis consumer is becoming increasingly savvy about their own experience. They will continue to appreciate
learning about what makes up their favorite strains—and how to find more, beyond the Indica-Sativa-Hybrid classification. Adding a
range of flavor profiles to your catalog and providing terpene education on packaging will deliver more for these growing segments.
While OG strains are still top sellers, we’re seeing massive growth in new strains as consumers increasingly seek out new experiences
and new strains. Plan for growth by diversifying your portfolio with a mix of OG and newer strains that cover a range of flavor
profiles.
PRODUCT CONCEPT
Selling Points:
• Great value and flavor: an easy, predictable experience for A user-friendly strain
casual, everyday use known for keeping
things light and social.
• Strain-specific effects
• Strain recognition: wide range of well-known iconic and
trending strain profiles appeal to new + growing segments
• Hard-to-find or exotic strains available in any market
• Smooth taste Empowers
consumers with
deeper knowledge,
fostering brand
loyalty and a
more meaningful
experience.
True Terpenes Inclusion Cost:
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New & trending releases to create
SKUNK GAS
Galactic Gas Dosi Kush
Pink Rozay
KUSH CITRUS PINE Shop Now →
Donny Burger Dosi Kush Amnesia BERRY
Dosi Kush Galactic Gas Blueberry Cookies Blueberry Cookies
Gelonade Gelonade Donny Burger GDP
GSC Jack Green Crack Original Z
Jealousy King Louis XIII Jack FRUIT Y Pineapple Express
King Louis XIII Lemon Cherry Gelato King Louis XIII GSC Pink Rozay
Kush Mintz NYC Diesel Kush Mintz FUNK Y Jealousy Tangie Dream
NYC Diesel OG Kush Lemon Cherry Gelato Amnesia Lemon Cherry Gelato Watermelon Zlushie
Pink Rozay Pineapple Express OG Kush Donny Burger Original Z Zelato
Tangie Dream Tangie Dream Tangie Dream Dosi Kush Watermelon Zlushie Shop Now →
Watermelon Zlushie Watermelon Zlushie Watermelon Zlushie Zelato Zelato
Shop Now → Shop Now → Shop Now → Shop Now → Shop Now →
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OPPORTUNITY
In this section, we’ll look at what’s driving growth in the live resin vape space and
the challenges inherent in it. We’ll then show you creative ways to leverage True
Live resin vapes have seen year-over-year growth in the U.S. market, with Terpenes Solutions to help you launch, market, and scale live resin products
many consumers viewing them as a premium option within the vape category. to reach every customer segment.
The prioritization of an authentic experience is an opportunity to use the
power of the plant in innovative ways.
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VA P E T R E N D S
What’s trending in
live resin vape
While distillate remains the most-used input for cannabis vapes, live resin is rapidly gaining ground, with year-over-year growth.
According to BDSA, live resin vapes now account for approximately 23% of vape dollar sales across tracked markets, making them
the second-largest subcategory after distillate. Terpene-rich and known to deliver a true-to-the-plant flavor and effects experience,
live resin satisfies rising consumer preferences.
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BUSINESS CASE
Financial: Marketing:
• Simplify your supply chain and avoid the hassle of changing • Focus on premium flavor and full-spectrum effects
packaging batch-to-batch • Tell an engaging story based on the full-plant extraction of Live
• Eliminate the need for in-house terpene extraction Resin Terpenes. Live Resin Terpenes provide premium flavor
and facilitate the Entourage Effect with difficult-to-capture aroma
compounds like esters, aldehydes, and thiols
• Appeal to consumers attracted to terpene-rich products by
highlighting Live Resin Terpenes on product packaging
Product Development:
• Go to market quickly with new trending strains using Live Resin
Terpenes
• Enhance and improve the flavor of live resin extract
Sales:
• Focus on high-yielding strains. Divide your yield into multiple
batches and add a different Live Resin Terpene Strain to each • Scale across markets with a consistent product
batch to launch multiple SKUs • Engage dispensaries with terpene education
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PRODUCT CONCEPT
Resin Terpenes
100% Cannabis
Target Consumer:
• Small but loud group focused on authenticity and the latest Transparent,
extraction techniques informative
packaging builds
Selling Points: trust and appeals to
experienced users.
• Premium craft cannabis experience
High-end packaging
• Increased entourage effect and premium flavor from a rich details enhance shelf
terpene profile presence, drawing in
discerning consumers
• Wide range of iconic and trending strain profiles appeal to new who appreciate
and growing segments craftsmanship and
quality.
• Hard-to-find or exotic strains
• A reliable premium experience, batch to batch
*Website pricing. Call for volume pricing. Rarely seen outside of California, this strain is trending Expands options for consumers, whether
nevertheless and widely sought out for its balanced, potent they prefer a sleek all-in-on pen or a
Inclusion Rate (By Weight) Total Terpene % Cost / 1g Cart effects and sweet, spice-driven profile. traditional cartridge/pod setup.
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New & trending releases for Live Resin vapes
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MARKET OPPORTUNITY
100% CANNABIS LIVE RE SIN - INF USE D LIVE RE SIN - INF USE D
Premium Live Resin-Infused Cannabis-Forward Distillate Cart Flavor-Forward Distillate Cart
Distillate Cart Live Resin + Canna-Forward Botanical Terpenes Live Resin + Flavor-Forward Botanical Terpenes
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BUSINESS CASE
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PRODUCT CONCEPT
Infuse Distillate with Live Resin Terpenes Expands options for consumers, whether
they prefer a sleek all-in-on pen or a
100% Cannabis traditional cartridge/pod setup.
Target Consumer:
• Cost-conscious, effects-savvy consumer: Knowledgeable
group who want full-spectrum effects and authentic
cannabis flavor
Selling Points:
• Premium experience at an affordable price An enhanced vape
• Increased entourage effect and authentic flavor from a rich experience for both savvy
and entry-level consumers.
terpene profile
• Everyday value without sacrificing live resin terpene profile
• Wide range of iconic and trending strain profiles appeal to new
+ growing segments
• Hard-to-find or exotic strains
• A reliable premium experience, batch to batch
High-end packaging details
differentiate on crowded
dispensary shelves.
True Terpenes Inclusion Cost:
*Website pricing. Call for volume pricing. A consistent top seller in the category, Transparent, informative
with 177% YOY growth in CA. packaging builds trust and
Inclusion Rate (By Weight) Total Terpene % Cost / 1g Cart appeals to experienced users.
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PRODUCT CONCEPT
Connoisseur
GDP Cultivar Series Terpene Strain Profile →
Selling Points:
• Full cannabis flavor and enhanced effects at an affordable Well-known strain
sought after for its
price relaxing effects and
• Everyday value plus enhanced terpene profile reliable experience.
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New & trending cannabis-forward Live Resin blends
CITRUS GAS
KUSH
FRUITY
OG Kush + OG Kush
GDP + Granddaddy Purple
Kush Mintz + Kush Mintz
Pineapple Express + Papayaz
Watermelon Zlushie + White Truffle
Green Crack + Alien OG
Jealousy + Jealousy OG
Pink Rozay + Permanent Marker
GSC + GMO Cookies
Blueberry Cookies + GMO Cookies
GSC + Horchata
VA P E T R E N D S
FUNK Y
Add cannabis-derived terpenes to canna-forward
Zelato + Permanent Marker botanical profiles to create a more premium
Donny Burger + GG#4 experience, elevating cannabis flavor profiles and
Amnesia + Kush Mintz bringing value to the consumer.
Dosi Kush + Rainbow Zelato
Create your own blends and learn more →
Gelonade + Jack
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PRODUCT CONCEPT
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VA P E T R E N D S
DESSERT
Blending in a small amount of cannabis-derived
Cereal Milk + Gelatti
terpenes adds complexity to flavor-forward strains Ice Cream Cookies #8 + Wedding Cake
and creates a more premium product Sugar Cookie + GDP
Churroz + Horchata
Create your own blends and learn more →
Thin Mint Cookies + Kush Mintz
FRUITY
BERRY
Cannaloupe Haze + Alien OG
Gruntz + Permanent Marker White Gushers + Jack
Berry Gelato + Alien OG Watermelon Z + GMO Cookies
Strawberry Jelly + Jack Apple Fritter + GG#4
Blue Widow + Durban Gelato Cherry Pie + Wedding Cake
CITRUS
TROPICAL
Lemonade Kush + Super Lemon Haze
Caribbean Breeze + OG Kush
Sour Tangie + Gelatti
Pineapple Whip + Rainbow Zelato
Orange Creamsicle + Horchata
Sweet Island Skunk + GG#4
Twisted Citrus + Jack
Rainbow Belts + Jealousy OG
Pink Lemonade + White Truffle
Papaya Punch + Papayaz
trueterpenes.com →
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