Herbal Profiles #62
Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! This week I asked my communities: Strain Specific Beverages will be a large subsection of the industry? This is a question that while the results didn’t surprise me I was saddened by personally. I LOVE the taste of weed and I love the science and pretty much everything about the […]
Herbal Profiles #57
In partnership with1440 Welcome Note Hello hello y’all! 🍃 Would a Mobile Budtending Service be Useful/Welcomed? This week I asked my communities: Would a Mobile Budtending Service be Useful/Welcomed? Unsurprisingly the answer was yes, but what was surprising to me at least is there are already variations of this business model out there operating today. […]
From Toilet Paper to Rolling Paper
Lisa Hurwitz is no stranger to big brands and big moves. She once helmed global marketing efforts for household names like Huggies and Kleenex at Kimberly-Clark, managing a team of over 75 and developing new global strategies. But after years in corporate, she traded toilet paper for rolling papers. She left the predictable world of […]
Innovating NA Beverages: Inside ABV Technology
ABV Technology is on a mission to make high-quality NA drinks accessible to more people and producers. Alex, the sales manager, and Spencer, the marketing lead, are helping drive the brand’s focus on providing a better non-alcoholic experience. Here’s how they’re innovating the industry. Bringing Better-Tasting NA Beverages to Life ABV Technology’s story began in […]
Building a Rebellion: Pierce Wylie and Rebel Rabbit’s Mission to Redefine Social Drinking
Guided by a shared belief in harm reduction and redefining the experience around social drinking, Pierce and his co-founder, Billy, are leading a movement that’s as much about community as it is about products. A Journey Rooted in Harm Reduction Before starting Rebel Rabbit, Pierce worked in behavioral health, which gave him deep insights into […]
Is Cannabis Replacing Alcohol, or Are They Finding a New Balance?
Is cannabis really replacing alcohol, or is the story more complex? As more states legalize recreational cannabis, you’d expect a dip in alcohol consumption. But data from Sightlines News tells a different story. In several states where cannabis is legal, alcohol consumption hasn’t dropped—it’s actually increased. Cannabis and Alcohol: The Data Behind the Debate Between […]
Herbal Profiles #61
Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! This week I asked my communities: will we see MAJOR cannabis reform in the next 4 years. It felt like a prudent question since we will be electing a new president next week. I defined major as federal legalization/descheduling, banking reform, etc. I am not going to lie and will […]
Cali Sober: A New Wave in Sobriety and Cannabis Beverages
The Birth of Cali Sober: Combining Business & Personal Discovery Flip’s journey began long before the launch of Cali Sober. His background in the hemp industry, advertising, and launching a gummy company called Goodkind set the stage for his eventual pivot to THC beverages. It wasn’t until he saw the rise of water-soluble Delta-9 THC […]
Herbal Profiles #60
Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! This week I asked my communities: Do you think cannabis will eventually replace alcohol as the go-to social substance in the U.S.? As you can see the majority of folks felt that they will continue to coexist. I am personally torn because while I do think alcohol is going to […]
Disrupting the Alcohol Industry with Cannabis-Infused Botanical Cocktails
In an industry ripe for innovation, Ben Kennedy stands out as a visionary determined to redefine how adults unwind. As the founder of Fable Libations, a line of premium botanical cocktails infused with cannabis, Ben is on a mission to provide a healthier alternative to traditional alcoholic beverages. His journey from corporate marketing executive to […]