Herbal Profiles #102

Welcome Note Welcome Back Gardeners to the 102nd edition of Herbal Profiles! In this week’s edition, I get into what I see as the next major growth stage for hemp-derived beverages: on-premise adoption. Liquor stores have already proven the category can thrive in traditional alcohol channels, but bars, stadiums, and venues remain the inevitable next […]
Herbal Profiles #101

Welcome Note Welcome Back Gardeners to the 101st edition of Herbal Profiles! In this edition I break down the headlines as always and then I get into a common flaw I am seeing with the marketing of these brands. I also get into some trends I am seeing with the average consumer and why they […]
Herbal Profiles #100

Welcome Note Welcome to the 100th edition of Herbal Profiles! It’s hard to believe we’ve reached this milestone. 100 issues of deep dives, industry insights, and stories that matter in the cannabis and beverage space. To celebrate, this edition takes a look back at some of the most-read features from the last 18 months, including: […]
Herbal Profiles #99

Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! It’s been a really busy week for me in my full time role at Protis Global. We had our mid-year sales meeting and recorded a few podcast episodes. But the hemp beverage world doesn’t slow down! And we had a very busy week. Keep reading for the latest! The subreddit […]
Herbal Profiles #98

Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! David & I have been working hard on bringing you all a central location for the Podcast and a new website should be dropping soon. We will have educational resources, brand pages, and more. I will obviously keep you updated once it goes live! The brand reviews over on the […]
Herbal Profiles #97
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Herbal Profiles #96

Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! And Happy 4th of July! I will keep things short today so you can get back to hanging out with your family! I have been rolling out a series of brand reviews over on the subreddit I moderate with Chris Fontes. So subscribe over on Reddit and follow along there! […]
The High Confectionary: Low Dose Gummies That Work

Almost everyone who’s tried cannabis edibles has a story about unpredictable effects. Maybe you took what seemed like a small dose, only to find yourself stuck on the couch, overwhelmed, or anxious. Or maybe you’ve tried to cut a gummy in half or fourths, guessing at the dose you’re really taking—and still ended up unsure […]
Herbal Profiles #95

Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! I have been rolling out a series of brand reviews over on the subreddit I moderate with Chris Fontes. So subscribe over on Reddit and follow along there! I created a new subreddit for the broader CPG industry so if you love the CPG industry go ahead and subscribe. The […]
Herbal Profiles #94

Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! We are 6 editions away from issue number 100! I have not missed a week since launching and writing this newsletter is the highlight of my work week! Speaking with founders and people doing crazy cool stuff is just an honor and honestly, keeps me motivated every week. Many of […]