Melt-to-Make co-founder Sarah McLaughlin to speak at IgniteIt Chicago

Melt-to-Make is putting co-founder Sarah McLaughlin on a growing 2026 conference circuit focused on cannabis manufacturing standards and CPG-style consistency. Her next stop is IgniteIt Chicago on June 16, with additional appearances planned in Kansas City, Las Vegas, and year-end policy and industry events.

Why it matters: - Melt-to-Make is pushing cannabis edibles manufacturing closer to mainstream consumer packaged goods standards. - McLaughlin’s conference schedule signals demand for practical guidance on consistency, stability, and scale in a market moving beyond legacy kitchen operations. - The company is using public forums to position food-science methods as a blueprint for broader industry adoption.

What happened: - Melt-to-Make highlighted the expanding market influence of co-founder and VP of Product Development and Research Sarah McLaughlin, MS, RD. - McLaughlin will speak at IgniteIt Chicago on June 16. - Her recent speaking appearances included MJUnpacked in Atlantic City and MJBizCon in Las Vegas. - Melt-to-Make said McLaughlin and the team will also appear at MJ Unpacked in Kansas City, SupplySide Global in Las Vegas, IgniteIt’s Cannabis Capital & Policy Summit, and MJBizCon in December.

The details: - McLaughlin is described as a technical voice focused on bringing cannabis manufacturing in line with strict mainstream CPG standards. - Her Chicago remarks will focus on operational hurdles in achieving cross-market consistency. - Melt-to-Make said its team uses global forums to promote a science-backed approach for an industry shifting away from legacy kitchen operations. - The company said that effort has expanded internationally through formulation strategies introduced to the European market at ICBC Berlin. - Melt-to-Make also shared stages with leaders from PAX Labs, Azuca, and Wana Brands. - McLaughlin is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree centered on nutrition, biochemistry, and food science. - Her background includes work as a clinical and sports dietitian. - Melt-to-Make says McLaughlin translates that experience into standardizing gummy manufacturing for single-state and multi-state operators. - The company says that work is aimed at safe scaling, active-ingredient stability, and longer shelf life. - Melt-to-Make provides all-natural gummy bases and formulation tools for infused products. - The company says its system reduces the need for complex chemistry and specialized cooking equipment. - Melt-to-Make says brands can use its products to make gummies with consistency, flavor, and efficiency. - The company serves startups and multi-state operators. - A company website is available at More information.

Between the lines: - McLaughlin’s profile blends nutrition science with commercial product development, which helps Melt-to-Make frame edible manufacturing as a food-quality problem rather than a niche cannabis issue. - The speaking circuit also functions as market education, giving the company repeated visibility as operators look for scalable production methods. - The emphasis on uniformity suggests the industry is still battling inconsistent consumer experiences, a barrier to mainstream trust.

What’s next: - McLaughlin is set to speak in Chicago on June 16, then continue to Kansas City, Las Vegas, and December conferences. - Melt-to-Make is likely to keep tying cannabis formulation back to traditional food science as it expands its event presence. - The company says the year will close with additional appearances at IgniteIt’s Cannabis Capital & Policy Summit and MJBizCon.