Cannabis Industry Journal

Cannabis Quality Conference Dates, Location Announced

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo, hosted by Cannabis Industry Journal will take place October 16-18, 2023 in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Featured Articles

March 22, 2023

The Story of 5th House Farms: Economic Empowerment & Equity in Cannabis

By Aaron G. Biros

Coming from a single parent, low-income household, Carlondo Mitchell has built a multimillion-dollar cannabis business in Washington. His company has sold over one million vape carts and is a prominent brand in the state’s market. By influencing consumer behavior at the retail level with branding, they are trying to turn the concept of social equity on its head.

March 17, 2023

Audit Readiness for Plant Touching Businesses

By Angela Mays

Being able to show an auditor items they may request but also having organized, easy to reference documentation that provides a detailed look at your accounting and reporting operations shows that you are serious about your business and you want to operate compliantly.

March 15, 2023

Adult Use Cannabis Begins in Compassionate Connecticut

By Abraham Finberg, Simon Menkes, Rachel Wright

No adult cannabis state has come close to having a smooth opening for it adult use sales program, and Connecticut is no exception. But with its strong commitment to social equity and its outsized commitment to protecting its medical cannabis patients, Connecticut can serve as a role model for compassionate cannabis capitalism.

March 14, 2023

The Importance of Regulatory Compliance for Cannabis Delivery Providers

By Katherine Lehman

Although highly dependent on local, state and federal laws, the cannabis delivery space shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Each state has dramatically different laws regarding cannabis delivery, and within states laws can vary by jurisdiction.

February 22, 2023

California’s DCC Requests AG Opinion on Interstate Cannabis Commerce

By Abraham Finberg, Simon Menkes, Rachel Wright

California’s Department of Cannabis Control signals that it would like to open up new markets for the state’s struggling cultivators.

February 21, 2023

2023 Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference: February Program

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The 2023 Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference: February Program. Check out sessions from the event like: When & Why You Should use Molecular-Based vs. Cultural-Based ID Methods; Hop Latent Viroid - The Pandemic of the Grow Room: Fact, Fiction & Management; and Cannabis Laboratory Accreditation - Challenges & Solutions

February 21, 2023

Cannabis Quality Conference Dates, Location Announced

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo, hosted by Cannabis Industry Journal will take place October 16-18, 2023 in Parsippany, New Jersey.

February 20, 2023

New Jersey’s Careful Approach to Cannabis: Part Two

By Abraham Finberg, Simon Menkes, Rachel Wright

In this two part series, we take a look at New Jersey’s legalization of cannabis. Part one examined the state of the market, licensing, approvals and sales. Part two discusses all things taxes.

February 14, 2023

New Jersey’s Careful Approach to Cannabis: Part One

By Abraham Finberg, Simon Menkes, Rachel Wright

In this two part series, we take a look at New Jersey’s legalization of cannabis. Part one examines the state of the market, licensing, approvals and sales. Part two will delve into all things taxes.

February 10, 2023

Rhode Island Embraces Adult Use Cannabis, But With A Bitter Tax Pill

By Abraham Finberg, Simon Menkes, Rachel Wright

While Rhode Island has legalized adult use cannabis and the market is beginning to blossom, the state is still enforcing 280E on state tax returns along with a hefty sales tax rate.

February 8, 2023

ASTM Develops Two New Cannabis Standards

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

ASTM subcommittee on cannabis, D37, announced the development of two new proposed standards, one on employee safety with respect to air quality and another focused on providing an intoxication measurement similar to ABV for alcoholic beverages.

Columns

March 21, 2023

The Science of Cultivating Cannabis: Tips for a Thriving Grow Operation

By Nathan Johnson, Ph.D.

Maximizing yields and quality requires proper environmental management. By taking these steps, growers can help ensure the health and vitality of their plants, produce high-quality cannabis that consumers want and preserve their business’s bottom lines.

January 30, 2023

3 Benefits of Conducting Genetic Tests on Your Plants

By Angel Fernandez

Many growers may wonder why it's important to get their plants genetically tested, but the truth is that genetic testing can make growing a lot easier. Genetic analysis in plants can give a wide range of results that can help scientists solve everyday problems in plant cultivation, such as detecting diseases and identifying important traits in plant species.

January 24, 2023

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Attracting Investment: How Cannabis Companies Can Best Position Themselves

By Joe Madigan

The cannabis industry is unique, but the basics of running a business well enough for success still apply. Investors want to see companies with solid management, good community outreach and serious plans for growth.

January 18, 2023

Compliance as a Revenue Center: Banking & Cannabis, More Similar Than You Think

By Kevin Hart

Traditionally, compliance is viewed as a cost center, but in reality, it’s a revenue protection center. As the old saying goes; “an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.” Compliance is that prevention.

January 4, 2023

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Investment Strategies for Entering the European Cannabis Market

By Niklas Kouparanis

As with any investment, VCs benefit from researching the company and market they are planning to invest in. In addition to making sure they have a thorough understanding of the business model and its value proposition, investors should also familiarize themselves with the company’s management team to make sure that they are knowledgeable and experienced in both running a company and the cannabis industry.

December 12, 2022

2023 Dispensary Design Trends

By Melanie Coddington

With cannabis retail leading the evolution in interior design for the industry, there are some exciting trends to follow as we approach the new year and look at the artistic elements that are elevating the cannabis retail experience.

December 9, 2022

First Pharma vs Cannabis Clinical Trial Moves Forward

By Christina DiArcangelo

The first head-to-head pharma versus cannabinoid triple arm study is fully enrolled: How will this impact the future of medical cannabis research?

November 29, 2022

Addressing Cannabis Price Compression With Science

By Mark Doherty

As canopies increase within a facility, advancements like robotics, LEDs and advanced airflow technology define how the industry operates and continues to improve. Efficiency keeps business alive—cannabis growers must continually assess their operations and make the capital investments that will pay off as wholesale prices continue to decline.

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Upcoming Events & Webinars

February 21, 2023 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference

The Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference is back! For eight years now, we have been hosting this complimentary collection of webinar presentations, designed to help attendees better understand some of the more technical aspects of starting and operating a laboratory. We will take a deep dive into cannabis testing, potency testing, regulations, sample preparation, management and much more. Attendees registering for this complimentary series of webinars will get access to seven veterans of the cannabis lab testing industry, who are all available for Q&A after each presentation. In addition to getting the opportunity to chat with these subject matter experts on February 21, a recording of the presentations will be made available to all who register. Practical and educational information from experts in the cannabis lab testing industry, all on the same day and all from the comfort of your lab, home or office. Want real inside knowledge on the cannabis testing industry? Stay tuned for more and make sure you're subscribed to our newsletter to find out when registration opens!

April 19, 2023 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Infused Products Virtual Conference

This complimentary virtual conference consists of 3 back-to-back webinars, all on the same day. We will delve into topics such as GMPs, nano emulsion, culinary science, food safety for edibles and more. For years we have been producing the Infused Products Virtual Conference in an effort to share best practices, standards and advice on all things infused products and edibles. State regulations shouldn’t be the reason why infused products manufacturers have robust safety and quality standards, consumer safety is. Getting ahead of regulations with proactive safety and quality planning can improve a business’s bottom line tremendously. There are a number of tools and tricks cannabis companies can learn from the food industry to streamline their businesses and gain a bigger chunk of the market share.