Send a textThis week 📢I talk🎙️with Pete Olander Founder at Drink Happie, and we discuss the differences in Delta 8-10, the timing of why Cannibis was changed from Sechedule 1 to 3 Classification by Trump so research can be done and the odd timing of the FM 4121 Banning Cannibis in various formats in the goverment opening last November! 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁THC drinks, CBD vs Delta-9, hemp regulation, functional mushroom beverages & cannabis laws explained 🍄🍒 Inside the $1B hemp beverage boom! Watch Here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nbPK6S-S7II🔥 Engaging SummaryIn this episode of Thirsty Thursdays, Jessie Ott sits down with Pete Olander, founder of Drink Happy, to break down the fast-growing world of THC beverages, CBD drinks, hemp regulation, and functional mushroom wellness.From Delta-9 vs Delta-8 confusion to Schedule 3 cannabis shifts and the future of hemp drinks in grocery and liquor stores — this is the real talk the beverage industry needs. 🍹🌿They also taste test THC microdose drinks and mushroom-infused beverages (Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Reishi) and discuss why low-dose THC could disrupt alcohol.🚀 Key Takeaways✅ Delta-9 is naturally occurring — Delta-8 & Delta-10 are synthetic✅ THC beverages are tested multiple times before reaching consumers✅ Hemp drinks are a billion-dollar category in 2025✅ Functional mushrooms are exploding in wellness retail✅ Schedule 3 cannabis could unlock more medical research✅ Beverage regulation may follow the alcohol model✅ Microdose THC = controlled experience vs dispensary high-dose products✅ AI & real-time sales data are helping emerging beverage brands scaleThis episode blends entrepreneurship, wellness, beverage innovation, and policy insight into one powerful conversation.We cover:• Hemp beverage compliance & testing standards• Cannabis beverage distribution models• Functional mushrooms like Lion’s Mane & Reishi• Real-time Amazon beverage sales data• The billion-dollar hemp drink marketIf you’re in food & beverage, CPG, wellness, cannabis retail, or alcohol distribution — this conversation is essential. 🚀NOW ON YOUTUBE!!! Thank you for Listening! Join us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter! Host Jessie Ott's Profile on LinkedIn