Herbal Profiles #86
Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! It’s been a bit of a crazy week! My mom is in town so I took some days off to hang with her and have a staycation which featured a few weed drinks! The Free Spirits Podcast with David Gonzalez and myself is back for Season 2 and episode 5 […]
News Roundup 4-22-2025
Cornbread Hemp Launches Pure THC Seltzers Cornbread Hemp has launched a line of hemp-derived THC seltzers, marking the company’s entry into the beverage category. The products are federally compliant, include 5mg of THC per can, and will initially be available in Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee. Contact High: Delta-9 THC Thrives in the States BevNET reports […]
News Roundup 4-21-2025
Illinois THC Beverage Boom Illinois is seeing a rapid increase in THC beverage sales, fueled by the popularity of hemp-derived products that circumvent the state’s marijuana dispensary system. Local businesses are capitalizing on this regulatory gap, prompting state lawmakers to consider new oversight measures. Let’s Keep Hemp Beverages as an Alternative to Alcohol An opinion […]
Lou Police on Building a Purpose-Driven THC Beverage Brand
Lou Police didn’t come to the cannabis beverage space through brand strategy or CPG experience. He came through sleep. After two decades as a first responder and years in the entertainment industry—touring with musicians, producing films, building businesses—Lou found himself burned out and struggling to rest. A friend handed him some CBD. He started sleeping […]
Herbal Profiles #85
Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! Where Does Dosage Go From Here? After I shared the new Brightfield Group data from Sightlines showing that 10mg drinks are now the most purchased dosage, the responses poured in. And they weren’t all aligned Some said: “This is proof that high-dose consumers are the core.” Others argued: “We’re still […]
News Roundup 4-17-2025
Alcohol retailers want to be in charge of marijuana sales 🔗 MSN Alcohol industry groups, including the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America, are advocating for marijuana sales to be regulated similarly to alcohol. These organizations argue that their existing infrastructure and compliance expertise make them well-positioned to manage cannabis distribution. The proposal aims to […]
News Roundup 4-16-2025
The market for THC beverages is hitting a new high 🔗 Channel 3000 The THC beverage market in Wisconsin has expanded due to a legal loophole allowing hemp-derived THC. Local retailers and producers report growing consumer interest, especially in low-dose, sessionable options. The market is currently unregulated by the state, though the Wisconsin Department of […]
Herbal Profiles #84
Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! The Free Spirits Podcast with David Gonzalez and myself is back for Season 2 and episode 4 dropped this week with Angus Rittenburg and we might discuss their latest product drop! So be sure to subscribe and rate/review the show! It really does help us grow! You can find us […]
News Roundup 5-15-2025
🧠 Study Links Cannabis to Potential Dementia Prevention A recent observational study suggests cannabis compounds may help protect against dementia-related inflammation. While early-stage, the findings support further exploration of cannabinoids in neurodegenerative care. Source 📜 Farm Bill Showdown Could Reshape THC Beverage Legality The 2025 Farm Bill is heating up, with lawmakers debating whether intoxicating […]
Herbal Profiles #83
Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! The Free Spirits Podcast with David Gonzalez and myself is back for Season 2 and episode 3 dropped last week with Jake Bullock, Founder, of Cann. Coming next week (4/7/2025) we will be releasing our episode with Angus Rittenburg and we might discuss their latest product drop! So be sure […]