Magnolia Bakery launches 'flavor-packed' THC-infused treats for NYC adults
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Magnolia Bakery's famous banana pudding is being revamped as a treat made for New York City adults, the company announced Monday.
"Magnolia Bakery has been a New York institution for nearly 30 years, and after the overwhelming response to our collaboration chocolate bars last year, we're thrilled to bring them home to New York and New Jersey," said Dominic O'Brien, senior vice president of revenue at Green Thumb. "We're equally excited to make these unique, flavor-packed cannabis treats accessible to even more adults 21+ across the country through our website and local delivery."
In 2023, the bakery announced adults in Illinois and other states could get baked with "Incredibles," their cannabis-infused line of edibles.
Magnolia partnered with Green Thumb Industries to introduce a unique twist on their famous desserts.
On Thursday, adults in New York City and the New Jersey area will also be able to try Magnolia's THC bars as they hold a launch party for the product. The event will take place at Work'n'Roll in Chelsea from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The THC-infused bars will be available in two distinct flavors: "Swirled Famous Banana Pudding Bar," which features a swirl of vanilla pudding and freeze-dried bananas. The second flavor, "Red Velvet Peice Ahhh Cke 1:1 Bar," will feature the taste of crimson cake with a cream cheese tang.
These products will also be available in a handful of other states. For more information, click here.
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