{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Kaya Cast","title":"From Pastry to Premium Edibles: The Insa Chocolate Revolution","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0b83c2bb\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3172,"description":"On the Kaya Cast Podcast, host Tommy Truong chats with Julian Rose, the world-class chocolatier behind Insa, about redefining cannabis edibles through culinary craftsmanship. Julian walks through his journey from a Montreal pastry chef to leading a premium edible program that features real chocolate, fruit purées, and meticulously tempered confections, all while navigating the science and business of cannabis manufacturing. Learn why Insa prioritizes quality and flavor over price, how seed-to-sale control and tailored terpenes create superior experiences, and the challenges and opportunities of state-by-state regulation and wholesale partnerships. From six-month R&D cycles and seasonal launches (think pistachio-Oreo-inspired bars and Fritos milk chocolate) to sleep-focused gummies and multi-cannabinoid blends, this episode reveals how culinary artistry can drive sustainable growth in a crowded market. If you’re a dispensary owner or executive, you’ll gain actionable insights on product development, shelf life, pricing strategies, margins, and retail execution. Visit insa.com to explore their lineup in Massachusetts, Florida, and Pennsylvania, and get Julian’s take on building a premium edible program that keeps the consumer experience at the center.\nFind out more about Insa at:\nhttps://insa.com/\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-rose-9280a811/\nlinkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=Insa%20Easthampton&sid=oOg\n00:00 Introduction: From Chocolatier to Cannabis Edibles\n00:36 Journey in the Chocolate Industry\n03:54 Transition to Cannabis Consulting\n04:59 Joining Insa and the Impact of COVID-19\n06:37 Philosophy of Quality in Cannabis Edibles\n09:29 Consumer Preferences and Market Trends\n16:05 Product Development and Culinary Experience\n26:47 Best-Selling Products and R&D Insights\n29:13 The R&D Process: From Concept to Commercialization\n30:24 Creating and Testing New Recipes\n33:26 The Challenge of Pricing and Market Viability\n37:16 Cannabis Product Integration and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Nlxm0QKHrXkZaRTzk1hspsaKZ09jzx0wFKCGF_C375k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZWU3/YmZiMDM5Y2VhZTEw/ODE5ZDdjZWY4NTVi/Mjg1My5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}