Episode 12 | Product Formulation with Emma Merritt of Kria Botanicals

In this episode we share our discussion with Emma Merritt, Director of Product Development for Kria Botanicals. Before joining the team at Kria, Emma was a staff herbalist and product formulator at Railyard Apothecary, a worker-owned, herbal co-operative based in Burlington, VT. Bridget and Emma discuss Kria’s position in the industry as a contract manufacturer for both CBD & THC brands and how Emma’s background as an herbalist, informs her work. Links: https://kriabotanicals.com/https://www.railyardapothecary.com/https://vtherbcenter.org/https://thrive.kaiserpermanente.org/thrive-together/live-well/forest-bathing-tryShow Notes:2:08 Emma’s philosophical approach to herbalism6:44 Hemp being welcomed into the complete herbal apothecary9:29 Emma’s introduction to Kria12:22 Tinctures vs sublingual oils15:37 Overview of Kria’s contract services17:09 Overview of extracts that can be used in product formulation 21:20 Potential benefits of live rosin26:16 Creating different cannabinoid ratios in an infused product28:40 Formulating with acidic cannabinoids32:55 Contract services that are currently in demand 36:00 Providing differentiation in a crowded gummie market38:16 Botanicals that work well in cannabis formulation 40:58 Kria’s focus in 202342:27 Examples from Emma’s selfcare routine