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Welcome to the latest edition of SNEED-CAST, where insightful discussions meet industry expertise. In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Joel Canada - Chief Revenue Office of Bayou City Hemp. Joel talks about his history in the beverage production industry and how he found his way to Bayou City Hemp. He explains all of the exciting happenings going on at Bayou City Hemp and how they plan to be the leader in all things hemp in Texas.
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3:44 - The Growing Hemp and Cannabis Industry
17:41 - The Political Atmosphere
24:04 - Growing the Brand and Business of Howdy
34:14 - Improving Taste and Expanding
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Welcome to the latest edition of SNEED-CAST, where insightful discussions meet industry expertise. In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Joel Canada - Chief Revenue Office of Bayou City Hemp. Joel talks about his history in the beverage production industry and how he found his way to Bayou City Hemp. He explains all of the exciting happenings going on at Bayou City Hemp and how they plan to be the leader in all things hemp in Texas.
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00:00 - Intro
3:44 - The Growing Hemp and Cannabis Industry
17:41 - The Political Atmosphere
24:04 - Growing the Brand and Business of Howdy
34:14 - Improving Taste and Expanding
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Thanks for joining us for another episode of SNEED-CAST; the show where we’re keeping you up to date with the ever changing world of manufacturing, processing, packaging, coding and so much more. Today we’ll be discussing topics ranging from the possible implementation of 200% retaliatory tariffs, the impact of Trump’s trade war on Kentucky’s bourbon industry, recent convictions for pandemic-era food fraud, and a lawsuit against canned tuna producer Bumble Bee over labor abuse allegations. We’ll also discuss the USDA’s decision to end a program connecting farms with schools and its suspension of food deliveries to food banks. Stay tuned for an in-depth look at these pressing issues. Articles: 1) Trump Threatens Retaliatory 200% Tariff on European Wine After EU Proposes American Whiskey Tariff www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22935946/trump-threatens-retaliatory-200-tariff-on-european-wine-after-eu-proposes-american-whiskey-tariff? 2) Kentucky Bourbon Makers Fear Becoming 'Collateral Damage' in Trump's Trade War www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22935668/kentucky-bourbon-makers-fear-becoming-collateral-damage-in-trumps-trade-war? 3) Minnesota Jury Convicts Alleged Ringleader of Massive Pandemic Food Fraud Scheme on All Counts www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22936510/minnesota-jury-convicts-alleged-ringleader-of-massive-pandemic-food-fraud-scheme-on-all-counts? 4) Indonesian Fishermen Sue Bumble Bee, Say the Canned Tuna Giant Knew of Abuse in Its Supply Chain www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22935898/indonesian-fishermen-sue-bumble-bee-say-the-canned-tuna-giant-knew-of-abuse-in-its-supply-chain? 5) USDA Ends Program that Helped Schools Serve Food from Local Farmers www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22935959/usda-ends-program-that-helped-schools-serve-food-from-local-farmers? 6) USDA halts millions of dollars worth of deliveries to food banks www.politico.com/news/2025/03/19/usda-halts-deliveries-food-banks-trump-00239453 Time codes: 00:53 - 200% Tariffs 3:50 - Bourbon Tariff Blowback 6:23 - Pandemic Food Fraud 8:33 - Fishermen Abuse 10:51 - USDA Ends Program 13:12 - USA Halts Food Bank Program…
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This episode of SNEED-CAST is brought to you by our SNEED-JET® Infinity. Learn more: https://sneedcoding.com/collections/sneed-jet-infinity-printers/products/sneed-jet-infinity Thanks for joining us for another episode of SNEED-CAST; the show where we’re keeping you up to date with the ever changing world of manufacturing, processing, packaging, coding and so much more. Today we’ll be discussing topics ranging from tariffs targeting Canada, China, and Mexico causing disruptions across the industry, to the Trump administration's announcement to cut 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts, to increased tariffs on aluminum and steel affecting small and independent brewers, to states considering eliminating taxes on groceries, and finally, are egg giants profiting from this bird flu outbreak? Articles: 1) Businesses Scramble to Contain Fallout from Trump's Tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22935067/businesses-scramble-to-contain-fallout-from-trumps-tariffs-on-canada-china-and-mexico? 2) Trump Administration Says it's Cutting 90% of USAID Foreign Aid Contracts www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22934552/trump-administration-says-its-cutting-90-of-usaid-foreign-aid-contracts? 3) Trump Administration Announces New Tariffs on Aluminum and Steel www.brewersassociation.org/government-affairs-updates/trump-administration-announces-new-tariffs-on-aluminum-and-steel/ 4) Groceries Around the Country Remain Expensive. That's Why More States Want to Stop Taxing Them www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22935083/groceries-around-the-country-remain-expensive-thats-why-more-states-want-to-stop-taxing-them? 5) Are Egg Producers Inflating Prices During the Bird Flu Outbreak to Boost Profits? www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22934648/are-egg-producers-inflating-prices-during-the-bird-flu-outbreak-to-boost-profits? prem Time codes: 00:49 - Tariff Scrambles 03:28 - USAID Cuts 6:42 - Aluminum and Steel Tariffs 9:37 - Tax on groceries 12:47 - Egg Price Hike…
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