Category: Blog

TSA’s CLEAR Program Now Helps Sell Beer?

July 20, 2018: TSA’S CLEAR PreCheck program, biometric identity program used by TSA to speed travelers (who sign up for the program) through security is branching out. CLEAR, the definite leader in dedicated TSA airport security is teaming with Delta to provide new services — from bag check to boarding pass process, to sports events — where if you are a CLEAR member, you get a priority beer purchase lane that pre-checks your age. CLEAR now has 2 million plus members — 130% growth last year — and is looking at other opportunities (hospitals, universities and office buildings) to help ensure security and quicker access. CLEAR THE WAY!!!

Taylor Maid Coffee Takes on Starbucks — With Cannabis Coffee?

July 19, 2018: Sonoma based Taylor Maid Coffee — now to be called Taylor Lane — is taking on Starbucks by expanding their organic coffee distribution to wholesale and retail stores (they produce organic coffee for many private label grocery stores and retail locations) to get their share of the US retail coffee business — estimated to be $24 Billion this year!  And look for their newest coffee drink that will include an infusion of  cannabis to help control pain. (or you can infuse in your own favorite coffee drink).  Wonder if McDonalds is next with a painless Cannabis Big Mac?

 

Starbucks Sucks Up Straws

July 18, 2018: Starbucks has become the newest member of the anti-straw movement and will eliminate using all disposable straws by 2020 — that means over 1 million fewer straws being distributed in their 28,000 plus stores worldwide! Frappuccino users please don’t fret — you will still be able to use a straw — but one made from either paper or compostable plastic — Starbucks earned over $22.4 BILLION in annual revenue last year so I’m sure they’ll find a way to make customers “suck up” any additional costs for the change!!!