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What can trench warfare teach us about a more functional cannabis industry? See Ian Dominguez’s CannaDataCon 2024 opening remarks for the answer! #cannabisindustry #cannabisbusiness #cannabistech #cannabisevents
THC drinks are riding the rails of alcohol distribution. Will it be the beer distributors or wine and spirits that better adapt to this fast-growing category?
Eric Best, former chairman of the National Beer Wholesalers Association and former Principal and General Manager of Bob Hall Beverage, joins me for episode 2 of Delta Emerald Unscripted. We talk about what THC drinks can learn from the light beer, craft beer, and seltzer waves. We also talk about potential benefits of the beer distribution model for THC drinks, and the key things THC drink suppliers should consider when partnering with beer distributors, such as franchise laws. Full video in the comments!
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Aaron Nosbisch, founder of BRĒZ and Lucyd, joins me for the pilot episode of Delta Emerald Unscripted. We talk about pricing strategies, flavor profiles, product innovation, benchmarking digital performance, and how to think about the DTC opportunity for beverages. Link in comments to hear the whole conversation.
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Hemp beverages are changing the shape of beverage retail. To learn more, check out my panel from BevNET.com Live Summer 2024. Link in comments.
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Sharing my final notes from BevNET.com Live's event last week in NYC, again thanks so much to the Bevnet team for organizing a great opportunity to meet these innovative leaders & brands! 📣 Embrace Authenticity, Vulnerability, and a Hustler mindset: Founders Karl Franz Williams from Uncle Waithleys Beverage Company, Quentin Vennie from The Equitea Co. & Pauline Idogho from Mocktail Club shared these key perspectives relevenat to any brand, but especially relevant to their experiences as BIPOC founders. At the same time, shedding light on how the industry as a whole benefits by embracing diverse perspectives. Progress depends on improved representation in key areas like VC leadership (in 2023, black decision-makers at VC firms made up only about 2%). 🥤 "Gen Z doesn't love bubbles" & "Convenience means more than just portability" - Turiya Luzadder shared how Gen Z has shown less interest in carbonated options while unpacking RTD Spirits trends. This "no bubbles" preference helped Kara Woolsey of Mom Water uncover new audiences beyond just moms and amongst Gen Z consumers looking for new options for RTD. Neal Cohen of Tip Top Proper Cocktails also highlighted how convenience means more than just "on-the-go" options for RTD cocktails; it appeals to at-home occasions like hosting, giving hosts more time with guests and less time behind the bar mixing cocktails. 🌇 Chi-town favorites heywell Ashley Selman and Britt Dougherty shared the brand story behind how they listened to consumers and learned how to create a brand that appealed to consumers who had been feeling "left-behind" by the wellness movement. 🌿 Finally, Aaron Nosbisch, of Brez and Ian Dominguez of Delta Emerald Ventures highlighted how Cananbevs are contributing to this "blurring of the lines" between alc and functional beverage. Also just loved meeting many of the people behind brands we've been watching and tasting all the innovative flavors and concepts! Original Sin Hard Cider new non-alc version with innovative flavors complementing the crisp cider taste. Sommarøy Spirits interesting "low-alcohol" spirits tasted great. Hella Cocktail Co. flavorful RTD margaritas. Remedy Organics delicious shots and protein shakes. #consumertrends #nonalcoholic #rtd #beveragetrends
How’s the consumer flocking to more functional alternatives to alcohol? Ian Dominguez spoke on this topic at the BevNET.com conference in NYC.
Last December at BevNET Live in Marina Del Rey, it was declared that THC beverages are "a category" that's here to stay! At last week's BevNET Live in NYC, we heard from Ian Dominguez and Aaron Nosbisch how THC beverages are an adult beverage alternative rapidly growing, even amidst regulatory uncertainty. Consumer and market demand has created an opportunity that's piqued the interest of investment and alcohol partners. The THC beverage category is in a unique position, uniting the cannabis plant and the alcohol industry, to normalize cannabis for the mainstream consumer. #drinkcannabis
Kudos to Michael Smith for four years on our team. Mike, thank you for your willingness to go above and beyond. You’ve been instrumental in refining our investment process and thesis development. As cannabis enters a new era, we’re grateful to have you on the team and excited to witness your continued evolution as a leader in the industry.
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Delighted to speak about cannabis beverages at BevNET.com June 12 + 13 in NYC! Let's go Delta Emerald Ventures!!
A wise man once said: “Inventory is the center of the universe.” We’re proud to support the work of Andrew Watson and the entire Happy Cabbage team.
Voice for radio? We're taking requests live from DEV 99.5. But seriously, huge shoutout to KCSA Podcast Labs for hosting Ian Dominguez for the second time in as many years. Tune in to learn more about the latest trends in cannabis data and technology. Link in comments! #cannabisinvesting #cannabisindustry #cannabistech #cannabiscommunity