• Texas Takes Advantage of the 2018 Farm Bill
    by Aaron Biros on September 26, 2023 at 4:43 pm

    The Texas cannabis industry proliferated under the Farm Bill, as farmers flocked to the crop and retailers generated billions of dollars in commerce. Still though, the Texan market remains stymied by antiquated laws and THC limits. The post Texas Takes Advantage of the 2018 Farm Bill appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

  • Cannabis Lab Testing Problems Continue Nationwide
    by Aaron Biros on September 25, 2023 at 4:02 pm

    A slew of headlines in the first half of September highlight issues rampant in the cannabis industry that all involve lab testing, from Maine and New York, to California and Oregon. The post Cannabis Lab Testing Problems Continue Nationwide appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

  • Lone Star Cannabis: What’s Holding Texas Back?
    by Aaron Biros on September 14, 2023 at 2:10 pm

    The state has a very conservative legislature that operates slowly, so cannabis reform is likely to take a long time. Such progress will happen in a uniquely Texan way. The post Lone Star Cannabis: What’s Holding Texas Back? appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

  • HHS Recommends Rescheduling Cannabis, Surprising an Entire Industry
    by Aaron Biros on September 13, 2023 at 2:13 pm

    Amid all of the uncertainty, this piece takes a closer look at the historic announcement, analyzing what rescheduling could mean for an industry plagued by the war on drugs, conflicting laws and high taxes. The post HHS Recommends Rescheduling Cannabis, Surprising an Entire Industry appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

  • The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 4
    by Aaron Biros on September 12, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    The European Union’s regulation of CBD is extremely complex. This series of articles illustrates the regulatory disparities found between the United States, the United Kingdom and the EU, while trying to make sense of it all. The post The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 4 appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

  • Training, Education & Compliance: A Q&A with Chase Eastman, CEO of Rootwurks
    by Aaron Biros on August 24, 2023 at 2:39 pm

    In this interview, we sit down with Chase Eastman, the CEO of Rootwurks, to learn about how he came to start the cannabis education and training company, what he thinks of regulatory compliance in the industry, and how the future of training might mold the cannabis marketplace.  The post Training, Education & Compliance: A Q&A with Chase Eastman, CEO of Rootwurks appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

  • The Infused Pre-Roll Revolution: How to Ride the Wave and Boost Your Brand
    by Aaron Biros on August 10, 2023 at 7:00 pm

    By adding an extra element to their pre-rolls, brands can stand out in a crowded market by diversifying their offerings and using infusions to increase potency and profits. The post The Infused Pre-Roll Revolution: How to Ride the Wave and Boost Your Brand appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

  • Is the Cannabis Industry Sitting On An Untouched Gold Mine Of Innovation?
    by Aaron Biros on August 2, 2023 at 4:21 pm

    In this interview, Pam Chmiel sits down with Lance Anderson, a partner at Dickinson Wright, to discuss how businesses could benefit from working with academia, “technology transfer” agreements and the world of university research and development in cannabis. The post Is the Cannabis Industry Sitting On An Untouched Gold Mine Of Innovation? appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

  • 2023 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference
    by Aaron Biros on July 18, 2023 at 11:52 am

    Check out sessions from the 2023 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference like: Cannabis Packaging Solutions: Navigating Regulations, Quality & Environmental Impact; Automation Unleashed: Revolutionizing the Cannabis Industry Value Chain; and Optimizing Your Cash Handling through Automation, Analytics & Reporting. The post 2023 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

  • Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) & Pathogen Diagnostics: A Comprehensive Overview
    by Aaron Biros on July 5, 2023 at 5:53 pm

    Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) threatens cannabis crops and results in reduced yield, quality and profit. However, the lack of education and research about this pathogen poses a bigger threat to the cannabis community. To safeguard the productivity and quality of cannabis crops we must learn accurate and timely pathogen identification along with proactive disease management practices. The post Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) & Pathogen Diagnostics: A Comprehensive Overview appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

  • Training, Education & Compliance: A Q&A with Chase Eastman, CEO of Rootwurks
    by Aaron Biros on August 24, 2023 at 2:39 pm

    In this interview, we sit down with Chase Eastman, the CEO of Rootwurks, to learn about how he came to start the cannabis education and training company, what he thinks of regulatory compliance in the industry, and how the future of training might mold the cannabis marketplace.  The post Training, Education & Compliance: A Q&A with Chase Eastman, CEO of Rootwurks appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

  • The Infused Pre-Roll Revolution: How to Ride the Wave and Boost Your Brand
    by Aaron Biros on August 10, 2023 at 7:00 pm

    By adding an extra element to their pre-rolls, brands can stand out in a crowded market by diversifying their offerings and using infusions to increase potency and profits. The post The Infused Pre-Roll Revolution: How to Ride the Wave and Boost Your Brand appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

  • Safety & Compliance in the Absence of Regulatory Clarity & Consistency
    by Aaron Biros on July 25, 2023 at 6:18 pm

    Ahead of the Seed to Sale Safety Workshop at the CQC this October, Joel Chappelle shares his thoughts on the importance of promoting consumer safety through industry education and collaboration in developing uniform safety standards. The post Safety & Compliance in the Absence of Regulatory Clarity & Consistency appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

  • 2023 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference
    by Aaron Biros on July 18, 2023 at 11:52 am

    Check out sessions from the 2023 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference like: Cannabis Packaging Solutions: Navigating Regulations, Quality & Environmental Impact; Automation Unleashed: Revolutionizing the Cannabis Industry Value Chain; and Optimizing Your Cash Handling through Automation, Analytics & Reporting. The post 2023 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

  • FDA, FTC Issue Warnings to Delta 8 Copycat Cannabis Companies
    by Aaron Biros on July 10, 2023 at 4:29 pm

    In a press release, the FDA and the FTC announced they have sent out six warning letters to companies for illegally selling copycat food products that contain Delta-8 THC. The post FDA, FTC Issue Warnings to Delta 8 Copycat Cannabis Companies appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.