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Nirvana Group introduces Liquid Leaf. The company’s seventh location is in North Tulsa medical cannabis dispensary. Nirvana Group, one of Oklahoma's leading diversified cannabis companies, steps up its game by launching a new beverage line, Liquid Leaf, across the state and opening its seventh medical marijuana dispensary at 10 S E 91st E Ave. Tulsa, OK. "Oklahoma has the largest medical  market in the country, and we're thrilled to introduce innovative new products as well as welcoming dispensaries to the community," says Nirvana Group CEO Arshad "Adam" Lasi. "Nirvana Group's newest initiatives, within both the product development and retail sectors, epitomizes our growth, the overall roll we play as an intrinsic part of the future of the marketplace in Oklahoma and our plans for expansion beyond state lines." Articulated by veterans of the food and cannabis industry and Liquid Leaf Partners Ethan Morries and Deidra Blossom, Oklahoma natives manage production at Providence, Inc. — Nirvana Group's 3,000-square-foot commercial kitchen processing facility. Liquid Leaf by Nirvana Group is a line of cannabis-infused beverages with an emphasis on flavor and bioavailability. Unlike many THC-infused beverages, the ingredients in Liquid Leaf are seamlessly blended and do not separate (resulting in a weed-like flavor) but instead provide a delightfully crisp taste that you would crave in any premium juice drink. Currently, three flavors are available: Fruit Punch (100 MG THC) Golden Pineapple (100 MG THC) Grape (100 MG THC)  New flavors and formulations, including drinks with 1000mg THC, carbonated sodas, and seltzers, are in development. Products from Liquid Leaf are now available in dispensaries throughout Oklahoma, including Nirvana locations. Nirvana Group announces its seventh medical cannabis dispensary opening in North Tulsa at 10 S 91st E Avenue. The retail space features various brands, including those produced by Nirvana Group, such as Liquid Leaf and Lokal (a line of vapes and edibles made with whole-plant extract). It is open to patients with valid state-issued medical cannabis cards and those who obtain the necessary documentation from out-of-state patients. Nirvana Dispensaries was founded in 2018 with the mission of providing Oklahoma patients with the most comfortable and welcoming environment possible for purchasing cannabis and cannabis-derived products safely. "Nirvana is proud to continue its three-prong legacy of providing the highest quality products, personalized customer service, and affordable prices," adds Lasi. ...Read more

The food and beverage industry is undergoing rapid change due to manufacturers’ increasing use of new technologies. Food and beverage manufacturers face many opportunities and challenges due to digital technologies and the rise of Industry 4.0. Food industry undergoes digital transformation. More and more companies use technology to collect more data about their facilities, from large corporations to smaller, more agile brands. The fundamental of the Digital Revolution is data. Manufacturers employ smart sensors to collect real-time data on how their equipment works, how much and more energy they use. These smart sensors send this data to an IT system that analyses and combines it with historical data. These explorations provide valuable insights into operations from overall equipment efficiency (OEE) to energy data management. All this information is uploaded to the cloud to access it from anywhere, making improvements easier. Digital technology reconceptualizes food and beverage manufacturing in many ways. Some benefits are as follows. Improved food and beverage quality [vendor_logo_first] To suit consumers, products in the food and beverage industry must meet high-quality standards and regulations. Food and beverage producers must monitor their processes strictly. Digital technology can also help quality assurance and improve food and beverage products’ overall quality. Quality assurance demands data. With digital technology, food manufacturers can track all kinds of data about their production process. This allows them to detect process variations that can lead to real-time quality problems and correct them, saving considerable time and money quickly. This is especially important in batch production, where products are produced in groups, not one by one. Advanced solutions can also allow them to quickly and accurately record and replay processes for troubleshooting errors. This can help prevent future reoccurrence of the problem. Food producers can also use data and data analysis techniques to improve the quality of their products and maintain the precise process control needed to meet quality standards. Minimized energy use Reducing a manufacturing plant's energy consumption reduces costs and also helps reduce environmental impact, which could even improve the company's reputation. This can lead to increased sales and investment, as well as more customer and employee loyalty. Tracking energy data may reveal that specific processes or pieces of equipment are excessively energy-intensive. It can also show unexpected spikes in energy use, typically indicating a problem like a malfunctioning machine piece. Integrated functionality and asset management Food and drink products can be a complicated process involving different equipment, people and tasks. A more comprehensive view of this process is helpful. Digital technology can help this comprehensive view by connecting the various systems and collecting all data in one place. In addition, digital technology allows food producers to control and alter processes without having to go to physical machinery. With a centralized system, they can see all relevant data from anywhere and adjust remotely. This integration can also improve asset management and increase overall equipment efficiency.  See Also:  Top Food and Beverages Technology Solution Companies ...Read more

To ensure a successful deployment of technology, foodservice firms' initiatives should always be customer-centric and focus on improving customer experience. In the digital age, businesses that fail to adopt innovative technologies are at significant risk of falling behind their competitors, and no industry is exempt from this. Digital solutions are changing the way firms are being conducted across all industry, even in those that are conventionally reliant on the human workforce. One such industry that is undergoing a revolutionary transformation at the moment is the foodservice industry. On top of streamlining ordering and stocking processes, technology advancements have made significant strides in recent years, which could boost sales and further improve customer experiences. Voice recognition has come a long way, and some vendors are integrating virtual assistant based ordering functions to their services. With AI's help, food service firms can now depend on automated processes to manage voice orders from mobile apps, kiosks, and others. A customer could walk up to a premise and place an order without getting the order through. A system can be put at the drive-thru and on the phones to increase efficiency and accelerate order fulfilment, which could be extremely manageable during peak hours. Scheduling an optimal staffing level and managing an adequately stocked kitchen is a significant challenge to any restaurant operator. AI-based integrated restaurant management platforms take the guesswork out of the equation. It can find labor demands, track and order products based on sales figures, decide supply levels in real-time, accounting for the seasonal delay and interruptions in the supply chain, and many more. When resources are given based on actual demand data instead of hunches, the advantages will be apparent in the bottom line. More operators are seeking to use their data strategically to shift more goods and services to boost profit. Modern restaurant management platform vendors have access to information that allows them to derive valuable insights regarding customers' dining patterns, seasonal preference, and other geographic-specific trends. These insights could then be leveraged to predict the volume of goods to be stocked up, schedule a new menu item release, plan a store expansion and staffing, set competitive pricing, among other things. ...Read more