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"Does it look like I give a damn?" - James Bond In Casino Royale, James Bond, after losing a poker game, bluntly orders a martini. When the bartender asks him if he wants it shaken or stirred, Bond delivers that dismissive line. It is a wildcard nod to a franchise built on one liners. I don’t have a lot of one-liners but I do have some serious concerns about our broken food system… and “wildcard” is my middle name (actually it’s Wrey). But there are some set out to fix our food, many of these people (and brands) will be at #CHFAnow in Vancouver this week, and so will I—along with my Ethical Food Group brain trust Bob Stamnes and Ric Williams and I am really looking forward to seeing everyone—especially all my Aisle 42 podcast guests and their teams! At EFG our approach to scaling sustainable food and beverage brands is a bold one, it breaks the agency mold, and it includes strategic creative/operational consulting, award-winning branding/marketing and access to investment or funding support. I can’t wait to hang out with all my good-food people—thank you Canadian Health Food Association team for all your hard work! Also, I just had to share this portrait from a recent shoot with corporate 📸photographer Peter Holst 🙏 Getting me to NOT smile is harder than you’d think 🤪I was trying to channel my inner James Bond (or is that Blue Steel?) #futureoffood #regenerativeagriculture #cpgmarketing #cpgbrands #certifiedorganic #bcorp #grocerybusiness

All products (Wine, Beer, Spirits) should be clearly labelled 'home brand', instead of continually and deliberately deceiving customers. With this deceptive vertical integration on top of the duopoly (Coles and Woolies/Endeavour) controlling almost 70% of liquor sales nationally, it's no wonder local wineries, breweries and distilleries are suffering. What good is it to the local economy when they prefer to sell home brand products over real, locally made products. The government should help customers make informed choices by changing labelling laws.

SO... everyone has probably seen this floating around. What I find super interesting about this is that the fictional story they've created is quite compelling. The oppositional forces in conflict banding together around the quality of the wine and the love of the place. It's ALMOST like real life... So now companies pay storytellers to create fictional stories for brands? Across the board? Interesting times. How would this apply in your industry?

Why is it important to have something that stands out in the market? Because at the highest levels, it is particularly hard to surprise and delight. (In the Marine Corps we called it "shock and awe" but our end-user was different) Whatever you call it, you have to stand out for the right reasons. Learn how #Viniamo is doing that with small-batch wine straight from Italy. Check out https://lnkd.in/ejvV6VYX for more insights like this and connecting #oohadvertising to #italianwine PROMO CODE OOH20 for 20% OFF at Viniamo.co

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Revolutionizing Tradition. Imagine a place where history and future converge. Where time-honored distilling techniques meet cutting-edge technology to birth spirits that redefine taste. Welcome to Blackland. Our small-batch spirits - Vodka, Bourbon, Rye, Gin, the unique Texas Pecan Brown Sugar Bourbon and our signature Prairie Gold Straight Texas Bourbon Whiskey - are not just refined; they're a reawakening for the senses. Each bottle is a testament to our commitment to innovation, blending the best of the past with the promise of tomorrow. At Blackland, we're not just making spirits. We're crafting experiences that endure, long after the last drop. Curious to taste the future of tradition? Let's raise a glass to innovation. #craftspirits #distillery #barrelaging #istill #texascocktails

Many thanks to Mo Amir and #This is VANCOLOUR (on #CHEKTV) for inviting me to discuss some of the acute challenges currently faced by the BC Wine Industry. Our 8 minute chat covers: the estimated 400M+ loss flowing from January's deep freeze, how this is affecting local wineries/growers, and what we (the consumers) can do to help and support. See link below to watch the segment. https://lnkd.in/gBGX_xcS

Shane Lawrence is 🗣️ at #CNSCon talk should was excellent . Major chains, celebrity chefs, and cozy independents have prepared a buffet of #supplychain entrees, and there has never been such a focus on how the sausage is made. So why does it feel overdone while we’re still hungry for more? In this talk, Shane will review some of the most popular ingredients in today’s supply chain ecosystem and show how they can be combined into a recipe that satisfies the appetite of organizations responding to #badactors #supplychainthreats. Have you ever wondered how the #CNCF secures its projects?

Yes there is a huge demand for #lowandno alcohol offers in venues and we hear at events how operators HAVE to get a better understanding of this category. KAM KAM have focussed on this topic for several years and this event will guide, inspire and help you get a revenue source that you may be currently missing. Drinks brands within the Low & No category have a golden opportunity to network, sample and demonstrate how they can activate innovation and quality into venues. #lowandno #hospitality #revenuebuilder

Missed our webinar on growing and scaling your biz? Butch Galdeira from Diamond Bakery Hawaii taught us what it means to put your "aces in their places" and why it's crucial for a business to succeed. Listen in on-demand to learn more! https://bit.ly/3Vf3K3O #GrowAndScale #HawaiiBusiness #BusinessGrowth #DiamondBakery #LiveWebinar #GrowthStrategies