- Be ready! How to Prepare for a State Cannabis Inspectionby Devon West on April 15, 2024 at 3:49 pm
On average, cannabis operators are visited one to two times each year for state inspections, one time for insurance purposes, and one time for banking purposes. In this article, we focus on how to prepare for three types of state regulatory inspections: pre-operational, unannounced, and renewal. However, the basics of preparing for a state regulatory inspection apply to all inspections, including those for banking and insurance purposes. The post Be ready! How to Prepare for a State Cannabis Inspection appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- The Guardians of Consumer Safety: The Role of GMPs in Cannabis and Hempby Devon West on March 20, 2024 at 8:58 pm
History of GMPs and why it’s important for the cannabis and hemp industry. The post The Guardians of Consumer Safety: The Role of GMPs in Cannabis and Hemp appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Navigating the Future: A Glimpse into ASTM Committee Week and the Blueprint for Cannabis and Hemp Standardsby Devon West on February 29, 2024 at 12:48 pm
Quotes from David Vaillencourt, CEO of The GMP Collective; Alena Rodriguez, S3 Collective, and Darwin Millard, The Spock of Cannabis. The post Navigating the Future: A Glimpse into ASTM Committee Week and the Blueprint for Cannabis and Hemp Standards appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Making the Cannabis Industry SAFER for Americaby Aaron Biros on October 26, 2023 at 4:54 pm
Although it’s unclear when the SAFER Banking Act will get time on the floor, Senate leadership is adamant about tackling it in the near future. With the bill out of committee, there are a number of reasons cannabis industry stakeholders should be excited about this development. The post Making the Cannabis Industry SAFER for America appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Sustainability in Cannabis Packaging: Balancing Preservation and Environmental Impactby Aaron Biros on October 13, 2023 at 4:36 pm
Honing in on sustainable packaging isn’t just a good move for the environment. It’s also more cost-effective, less labor-intensive and allows you to provide consumers with the best possible version of your flower—no matter how far through the supply chain it’s had to travel before hitting retail shelves. The post Sustainability in Cannabis Packaging: Balancing Preservation and Environmental Impact appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Training, Education & Compliance: A Q&A with Chase Eastman, CEO of Rootwurksby 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 Brandby 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 Conferenceby 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 Overviewby 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.
- Sustainability in Cannabis Packaging: Balancing Preservation and Environmental Impactby Aaron Biros on October 13, 2023 at 4:36 pm
Honing in on sustainable packaging isn’t just a good move for the environment. It’s also more cost-effective, less labor-intensive and allows you to provide consumers with the best possible version of your flower—no matter how far through the supply chain it’s had to travel before hitting retail shelves. The post Sustainability in Cannabis Packaging: Balancing Preservation and Environmental Impact appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Training, Education & Compliance: A Q&A with Chase Eastman, CEO of Rootwurksby 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 Brandby 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 & Consistencyby 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 Conferenceby 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.