Enjoy this interview series recorded live on the show floor of Hall of Flowers 2026 in Ventura. We partnered with Respect My Region to spotlight brands shaping the future of cannabis through product innovation, flavor, and better consumer experiences. Catch the highlights in this blog and watch the full episode on Respect My Region’s YouTube.
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Who’s in this episode
Respect My Region catches up with Wendy Baker of Space Gem, one of the most recognizable names in rosin gummies and hash-infused edibles. The conversation is short, casual, and product-heavy—in a good way. It focuses on what Space Gem brought to Hall of Flowers 2026, what people were talking about at the booth, and how their newer functional products are landing with retailers and consumers.
The big product story: the Minis are finally here with real product behind them
Wendy says the biggest buzz at Hall of Flowers was around Space Gem Minis. They were introduced earlier, but this year the team actually had product in hand to showcase at the event. That matters, because now buyers and retailers can see the line as a real commercial program, not just a concept.
The Minis line brings Space Gem’s edible format into more specific day-part and lifestyle use cases, including:
- Lion’s Mane + sativa-style positioning for focus
- Cordyceps for afternoon energy
- Turkey Tail with a 1:1 CBD:THC angle
- Reishi + CBN for sleep
That product architecture is smart. It gives dispensaries something easier to explain at the shelf and gives consumers a cleaner reason to choose one formula over another.
Space Gem’s product language is simple on purpose
One of the better moments in the interview is Wendy and Joey joking about how hard it can be to remember what each mushroom does. Wendy’s answer is refreshingly direct: the packaging already does the work, and the benefit is built into the product story. Read the directions, read the back panel, and the use case becomes obvious.
That’s not a throwaway point. In cannabis retail, especially with wellness-forward products, clarity matters. If the customer has to decode the product, the sale gets harder. Space Gem seems to understand that.
The sleep formula still hits
The interview also turns into a real-world product testimonial.
Joey talks through his own routine with Space Gem’s sleep gummies:
- freezing them
- using them consistently at night
- relying on the formula as part of his sleep process
- even taking another one in the middle of the night when needed
Wendy adds a practical note too: storage can matter depending on climate. What works in Humboldt may need to be adjusted in hotter environments like Las Vegas.
That kind of casual user behavior is actually useful for brands and retailers. It reminds you that product experience does not end at the point of sale. How customers store, handle, and consume a gummy shapes how they talk about it later.
Flying Saucers are no longer the side item
One of the strongest commercial takeaways in the interview is about Flying Saucers.
Wendy says the product has now surpassed Sour Space Drops in sales, which is a meaningful signal for buyers. The format is described as:
- 100mg total
- 9 gummies
- less sugar
- positioned for people who want a stronger ride without loading up on extra pieces or excess sweetness
That is a very clean retail story:
higher potency, less sugar, compact format, strong brand identity.
For dispensaries, this is the kind of product that can sit comfortably between “special treat” and “daily driver,” depending on the consumer.
Minis, function, and the rise of more intentional edibles
What this interview really shows is that edibles are continuing to split into clearer lanes:
- classic fun / high-potency recreational
- better-for-you formulations
- wellness and routine-based products
- functional blends built around specific outcomes
Space Gem appears to be leaning into all of those without losing the personality that made the brand stand out in the first place.
That matters for retailers. The better a brand organizes its menu into understandable use cases, the easier it becomes for budtenders to recommend.
A product demo right on the show floor
The episode ends with Joey trying one of the Minis live on camera—specifically the afternoon vitality blend with cordyceps, described on-pack as built for smooth, steady energy without jitters or burnout. He reads the packaging copy out loud, which reinforces just how much Space Gem is leaning into “say it clearly on pack” as part of the brand experience.
Again, that’s more important than it sounds. Good packaging copy reduces friction at the shelf.
Why this matters for cannabis buyers and dispensaries
For buyers, the Space Gem interview highlights three things worth paying attention to:
1) Functional segmentation works
Consumers increasingly want products tied to a moment:
- focus
- energy
- balance
- sleep
2) Texture, sugar load, and format still matter
Flying Saucers winning on lower sugar and stronger dose is a reminder that consumers notice formulation choices.
3) Shelf education has to be simple
If a product can explain itself in a few words, it has a better shot at moving.
Where to find Space Gem
Wendy closes the interview by pointing viewers to the official website:
spacegemcandy.com
Sponsorship note
This interview is part of the Respect My Region Hall of Flowers 2026 coverage. Canna Brand Solutions supported the broader series as a sponsor.
