219: What does the future look like for CBD?

<div>It's clear that the use of CBD in food and drink products in the UK is rising rapidly, but just how big can the market become?<br> <br> </div> <div>In this second Table Talk episode focussing on CBD, Stefan Gates is joined by two experts on how the supplement can be put to use.<br> <br> </div> <div>Lauren Lovatt is Founder of Plant Academy, and Dave Gibson is Founder of Gibsons Goodology.<br> <br> </div> <div>Both have extensive experience in the opportunities and challenges of producing CBD products in western markets.<br> <br> </div> <div>In this episode, they discuss why the UK has become such a big market for CBD products already, why there's still some uncertainty among consumers about how to use the supplement, and how regulation and limits on online advertising are affecting sales.<br> <br> </div> <div>Listen to our previous episode, where we looked in more detail at the facts around the CBD, and asked the question: Is the regulatory system working?<br> <br> </div> <div> <strong>Lauren Lovatt, Founder of Plant Academy<br> </strong><br> </div> <div>Lauren is a plant-based chef and entrepreneur. She is the founder of the Plant Academy in London and the woman behind MIND FOOD, a project dedicated to delicious food specifically designed to feed your mind.<br> <br> </div> <div>Lauren has openly shared her journey with mental health over the years, which led her to discover a burning passion to inspire others through food. <br> <br> </div> <div>Early on in her career, Lauren set up an aspirational vegan restaurant – Asparagasm – which led her to host her own plant-based pop-up nights for some years; from these experiences, she has a wealth of experience developing recipes, writing menus and creating events.<br> <br> </div> <div> <strong>Dave Gibson, Founder of Gibsons Goodology<br> </strong><br> </div> <div>Dave says he's been on his CBD journey for the last 7 years, having invested in a THC dispensary in Canada years ago, it growing to 28 stores, then setting up another cannabis company in Londo