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- New Study Shows Chromatin Accessibility as Key Factor in Cannabis Potency and Flavorby Pam Chmiel on January 20, 2026 at 1:21 am
Research reveals that chromatin accessibility, not just DNA, plays a significant role in boosting cannabinoid and flavonoid production. The post New Study Shows Chromatin Accessibility as Key Factor in Cannabis Potency and Flavor appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- States Are Still Missing The Mark On Social Equityby Pam Chmiel on January 16, 2026 at 10:23 pm
Access to capital without execution, accountability, or ongoing operational support is not equity. It is a system for failure. The post States Are Still Missing The Mark On Social Equity appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- The Fight Against New York’s METRC Monopoly Heats Upby Pam Chmiel on January 15, 2026 at 3:05 pm
How New York’s Cannabis Industry is Forced to Subsidize a Private Vendor’s Business Model The post The Fight Against New York’s METRC Monopoly Heats Up appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Why Most Cannabis COGS Would Fail an Audit — and How Operators Can Fix Itby Pam Chmiel on January 13, 2026 at 3:07 pm
Defensible COGS isn’t only about minimizing tax liability. Accurate costing enables operators to understand true unit economics, identify profitable SKUs, set pricing intelligently, evaluate yield performance, and allocate capital effectively. Tax optimization becomes a byproduct of operational discipline rather than a risky accounting maneuver. The post Why Most Cannabis COGS Would Fail an Audit — and How Operators Can Fix It appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Building a Cannabis Banking Eco-System with Terry Mendezby Pam Chmiel on January 12, 2026 at 3:35 pm
The cannabis industry is still operating within a cobbled-together financial system—one defined by workarounds, instability, and uncertainty. The post Building a Cannabis Banking Eco-System with Terry Mendez appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
