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#DYK that only 14,191 stores in #CA can sell spirits-based #RTDs, whereas over 28,000 stores can sell malt- & wine-based RTDs? It is UNFAIR to force spirits lovers to make a special trip for their fav spirits products. Tell your #CA Reps to support SB 277, to allowing spirits RTDs to be sold under the same license used for beer and wine!

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For 170 years, the California State Fair has showcased the state's rich agricultural bounty. This year, for the first time in history, a state-sanctioned fair will allow onsite cannabis consumption and sales. This year, the event will expand to include not only a broader cannabis competition but also onsite sales and consumption, announced via a press release. This initiative represents a significant step forward in normalizing cannabis use and highlighting its large role in California's agricultural landscape. Allowing cannabis sales and consumption at the fair is more than just a novelty; it's a crucial step in destigmatizing the plant and facilitating a deeper connection between consumers and cultivators. Lauren Carpenter, Co-Founder of Embarc, the fair's partner in facilitating onsite sales and consumption, believes this initiative will help foster responsible normalization of cannabis. “Hosting cannabis sales and consumption is a groundbreaking milestone in destigmatization by facilitating a deeper connection between consumers and the farmers who cultivate their products with such care,” said Carpenter. Continue reading at the link below. Stay up to date at www.beardbrospharms.com.

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🚨 Insightful DEA Report: Illicit marijuana flowers average a THC potency of 16%. 🌿💨 This statistic underscores a significant advantage of purchasing from licensed dispensaries—quality and safety. Unlike the unregulated market, dispensaries offer products that are tested, compliant, and consistent in their THC content. This not only ensures a safer consumer experience but also supports the legal cannabis industry committed to high standards. Why risk the unknown? Choose quality, safety, and reliability every time with dispensary-bought cannabis. Let's advocate for more informed consumer choices and support regulations that emphasize these benefits. Stay informed and choose wisely. #CannabisIndustry #ConsumerSafety #DispensaryQuality #THCPotency #RegulatedCannabis

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Good info here. The question is often.. how many boxes will actually be shipped and when? More plantings of late season varieties in Mexico, California and Chile could make for over supply situations in the historical transition windows.

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Need a boost of inspiration for your day? Give a listen to this week's Digital & Dirt podcast and hear a discussion on growing your marketing in the food industry.

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The quickest formula for driving prospects to your dispensary with co-marketing ads 👇👇👇 Download the insights here>> https://bit.ly/3Qtgfpd • Retarget both dispensary and brand buyer data and layer cannabis admirers, enthusiasts, and buyers. • Geofence around your retail store that carries the brand • Deliver static banner ads and animated GIFs that promote your store and brand-specific selection. • Track campaign Success with eCommerce sales, walk-ins, website traffic, and ROAS We laid out every advertising strategy that wins customers for cannabis companies in our ebook, The Ultimate Guide to Cannabis Programmatic Advertising. Download the insights here>> https://bit.ly/3Qtgfpd #MediaJel #cannabis #cannabisindustry #cannabisdispensary #displayads #thirdparty #geofencing #cannabisadvertisingcampaigns #cannabisadvertising #cannabisprogrammaticadvertising #programmaticadvertising

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Over 10,000 jobs lost in the QSR/fast food space in California alone according to the California Business and Industrial Alliance (CABIA) Operators needed to raise prices and lay off workers to avoid shutting down Some still shut down These 10,000+ workers need to be repositioned in the workforce because QSR/fast food operators will turn to automation to stay afloat Food/beverage operators can't fight economics and math with heads in the sand Any job or repetitive task that can be automated will be so let's focus on how we can leverage workers in other roles that can't be automated #automated #repetitivetasks #workforce #operations

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Uncle Nearest, the renowned U.S. whiskey producer, is expanding its portfolio by acquiring Square One Organic Spirits and stepping into the vodka market. This marks another significant milestone following its venture into Cognac last year with Domaine Saint Martin. Founder and CEO Fawn Weaver will lead Square One, with Allison Evanow staying on as an ambassador and innovation leader. This move highlights Uncle Nearest's commitment to authenticity and cultural resonance in its products. Uncle Nearest plans to rebrand Square One’s vodka and introduce a new line of organic vodkas made with corn, available across all 50 states this summer. Production will also move from Virginia to Tennessee. As Weaver stated, "By entering the vodka market, we’re not just expanding our portfolio; we’re responding to a consumer call for transparent, culturally connected brands.” This acquisition is a testament to the power of strategic growth and the importance of preserving authenticity in business. Source: Just Drinks #LiquorLawyer #Entrepreneurship #LegalServices #Law #DrinksIndustry #Regulations #AlcoholCompliance #WineIndustryAdvisor #AlcoholIndustryAdvisor #BeverageIndustry #SpiritsIndustry #AlcoholIndustry #UncleNearest #SquareOne #Vodka #OrganicSpirits

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Chicago Display Category Spotlight: Cannabis Displays Utilizing eco-friendly materials like Hemp Fiber Board, Bamboo, and Cork! #chicagodisplay #CDM #cannabis #cannabismarketing #cannabisdisplays #dispensarymarketing #dispensary #dispensaires #pointofpurchase #displays #fixtures #instoremarketing #brandmarketing #marketing #madeinUSA

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The Real California Milk Excelerator is back for its 6th year! This year's theme: Health and Wellness. The California Milk Advisory Board is seeking anyone building innovative products that leverage the existing benefits of dairy to promote health, wellness, and general well-being. Including, but not limited to: better-for-you formulations, functional ingredients, hydration, portion control, digestive health, and anything in between, made with at least 50% dairy 8 companies will get the chance to participate in a 3-month program gaining access to industry-specific content and resources, customized mentorship, & non-dilutive funding. Are you or anyone you know innovating with #dairy? Visit https://hubs.ly/Q02vLmzC0 to pre-register for program announcements! Powered by VentureFuel. #RCMExcelerator #Accelerator #Innovation

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F the Treaties: Rescheduling and Marijuana-Particular Controls https://lnkd.in/gwnhJv2Z <a href=""> - Marijuana-specific controls in schedule III? The drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) revealed its Discover of Proposed Rulemaking (“NOPR”) final week to a lot fanfare. The NOPR would reschedule marijuana, “marijuana extract” and “naturally derived delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinols” from schedule I to schedule III of the Managed Substances Act (CSA). However that’s not all. In my very fast evaluation after the rule dropped, I flagged DEA’s assertion that it might develop “marijuana-specific controls” together with rescheduling. I’m shocked this DEA assertion hasn’t spurred a lot dialogue, regardless of its Easter egg placement at NOPR web page 86. “Marijuana-specific management” guidelines might turn into a reasonably large deal. For context, the U.S. is a celebration to sure worldwide treaties that require it to regulate hashish and different drugs. Due to that obligation, the Division of Justice’s Workplace of Authorized Counsel (OLC), has suggested DEA that extra controls could also be wanted for marijuana on schedule III. That’s the best method to clarify it: if you need extra element on the whys and wherefores of the authorized regime and OLC’s rationale, go to pages 83-87 of the NOPR. In my publish final week, I highlighted that marijuana-specific controls could be thought of by DEA “concurrent with this rulemaking.” In different phrases, DEA is saying, “we’re taking a look at adopting new and particular guidelines for marijuana, past simply shifting it to schedule III. However we don’t know what these new and particular guidelines could be but. Keep tuned.” This strategy is artfully imprecise and noncommittal, and awkward, and begs examination. The trail to marijuana-specific controls I’m not an administrative legislation knowledgeable. Nonetheless, my understanding is that DEA could be required to note any proposed, marijuana-specific management guidelines within the Federal Register and open them up for remark. In different phrases, the method would mirror what we simply noticed with final week’s NOPR. If this occurs, it is going to be attention-grabbing to see what the “particular controls” guidelines present. To that finish, I’m not conscious of any such guidelines for different schedule III drugs. As a substitute, there are solely basic controls relevant to all schedule III drugs: e.g., sure storage necessities, allowances for paper or phone prescriptions, refill caps, and many others. None of that appears relevant to e.g. marijuana flower, which isn’t authorised by FDA for something. Alternatively, what might these guidelines probably say that might matter, particularly with respect to state marijuana packages? Would anybody, outdoors of scientists learning marijuana, pay any consideration to a DEA’s “particular controls” for sched...

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CCB Meeting June 11, 2024 - 46.2 million in retail cannabis sales in ONE month New York’s cannabis industry is looking better than ever! Today’s CCB meeting featured a very positive market update showing the profitability of NY’s cannabis Industry. The month of May 2024 closed with an astonishing $46.2 million in retail cannabis sales, with weekly sales revenue reaching a record-high average of $12.5 million! This is a massive jump from the $6.7 million in retail sales made during the entire month of May 2023. With a grand total of $357.3 million in cannabis retail sales generated by 132 open and operating adult-use dispensaries, the New York market is poised for a future of continued growth. There’s no better time to start your New York cannabis business. Learn more about New York's cannabis market below! https://hubs.la/Q02Br-tY0 #NewYorkCannabis #NYC #CannabisBusiness #CannabisCulture

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Instead of always thinking Optimum Nutrition needs to be the "clear winner" in every protein category format for Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN), maybe ISOPURE is the better RTD protein beverage offering to compete against the likes of market leaders…Premier Protein, Fairlife/Core Power, and Muscle Milk. But you might be wondering why hasn’t ISOPURE been successful to those massive levels yet after ~26 years in market? - packaging swap needed - marketplace timing patience needed - retail/distribution strategy shift needed - protein technology advancement needed These internal/external factors could be converging together quickly...but will Glanbia be aggressive enough to take full advantage of it? #strategy #trends #markets #fmcg #cpg #sportsnutrition #supplements #protein #beverages #innovation #nutrition #health #wellness #productdevelopment #marketing #retailing #retail #grocery #merchandising #business #businessintelligence #entrepreneurship #consultants

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Beverage #alcohol consumers are looking for variety and Gen Z consumers aged 21+ are driving #innovation in flavor, format, and packaging. 🍸 Ready-to-drink (#RTDs) cocktail and hard seltzer sales are softening, but these convenient products hold broad appeal among age and household income cohorts. 🍺 Beer sales remain strong in the convenience channel. 🥤 Soft drink brands crossing into beverage alcohol are trending, especially with younger adult consumers. 🍒 Gen Z preferences in non-alcoholic beverages, such as energy, fruit flavors, and added benefits, can inspire innovation in beverage alcohol. Download our new report for a deep dive into the robust beverage alcohol market: https://lnkd.in/dMQwZZJw #foodandbeverage #cpg #cpginsights

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Two words: Omnichannel Marketing I’ve been shouting this approach from the rooftops for a while now. If you’re a #craftbeverage brand that wants to get ahead in #grocery, pay attention and take cues from non-beverage brands. The future of grocery marketing is omnichannel!

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