Cannabis Industry Journal

Canopy Growth Acquires Wana Brands: An Interview with Nancy Whiteman

Following the news of the $297.5 million acquisition of Wana Brands by Canopy Growth, we sat down with Wana Brands co-founder and CEO Nancy Whiteman to chat about her journey to success, her plans for the company’s expansion and what the future might hold.

Featured Articles

December 2, 2021

Leaders in Cannabis Formulations: Part 4

By Aaron Green

In this series of articles, Aaron Green sits down and interviews industry scientists and executives leading cannabis formulation companies. In Part 4, Green chats with Austin Stevenson, chief innovation officer at Vertosa, a cannabis infused ingredients company, to learn more about their solution and challenges in cannabis beverage testing.

December 1, 2021

How Section 280E is Still Hindering the Cannabis Industry

By Jay Jerose

Jay Jerose, Principal at the Bonadio Group, dives into Section 280E and shares its implications on businesses and the cannabis industry. Not only is it difficult for cannabis companies to avail themselves of alternative banking solutions, but there are also obstacles in place preventing these companies from taking advantage of notable tax deductions, with the primary obstacle being Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 280E.

December 1, 2021

The Future of Cannabis: Perspectives from Industry Leaders

By Aaron Green

As we move closer to 2022, a lot of cannabis markets are in flux, with various disruptions occurring and the idea of federal legalization increasingly looking like a reality in the coming years. We asked seven prominent industry veterans and leaders in cannabis what trends they are following to see if we can get some interesting insights.

December 1, 2021

The Do’s and Don’ts of Cannabis Labeling

By Jon Bernard

Your cannabis products deserve to stand out and shine in this booming market. But your product won’t even make it to the market if you are not following label requirements. Following these Do’s and Don’ts will help you label your products appropriately.

November 30, 2021

Artisanal Cannabis Extraction – An Interview with Precision Founder Nick Tennant

By Aaron Green

In this article, Aaron Green interviews Nick Tennant, SVP of Innovation at Precision Extraction Solutions, a division of Agrify (NASDAQ: AGFY) to learn more about Precision’s recent acquisition and trends in cannabis extraction.

November 18, 2021

Sustainability in Packaging: A Q&A with Dymapak CEO Ross Kirsh

By Aaron G. Biros

Ahead of his talk at the upcoming the Cannabis Packaging Virtual Conference, we sat down with Ross Kirsh, founder and CEO of Dymapak, one of the leading packaging manufacturers in cannabis, to learn about the industry’s plastic problems and how the brand is investing in environmentally conscious and sustainable solutions.

November 18, 2021

An Interview with the VP of Partnerships at Simplifya

By Aaron Green

In this article, Aaron Green interviews Brooke Butler, VP of Partnerships at Simplifya, to learn more about their compliance solution and how they navigate a changing regulatory environment in the US.

November 17, 2021

How the Supply Chain Crisis Impacts Cannabis

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The pandemic has thrown the global supply chain into disarray, causing shortages and delays of goods across the world. During the early days of the pandemic, people thought of the cannabis industry as somewhat recession-proof when it came to consumer spending, but is the supply chain for the cannabis market crisis-proof?

November 15, 2021

Cannabis Business Summit & Expo Announces Keynote Speaker

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Industry leader and advocate Troy Datcher will be presenting at the NCIA’s Cannabis Business Summit & Expo in San Francisco, December 15-17, 2021.

November 15, 2021

From CBD to THCV: Clinical Trials & ECS Brands

By Aaron Green

ECS Brands has received support from the NIH and guidance from the Mayo Clinic to assess THCV in clinical trials. In this article, Aaron Green interviews Arthur Jaffee, Founder & CEO of ECS Brands to learn more about their recent clinical safety trial involving cannabinoids.

November 12, 2021

Vaporizer Technology Innovation & Hanu Labs

By Aaron Green

In this article, Aaron Green interviews Ricardo Willis, CEO at Hanu Labs, a cannabis device product company specializing in vaporizer technologies and experiences, to learn more about their convection technology for tabletop consumption.

Columns

December 1, 2021

At Delic Labs, We Have a Dream: A Cannabis Better Future

By Dr. Markus Roggen, Amanda Assen, Dr. Eric Janusson

In this piece, the folks at Delic Labs propose a guide, the Cannabis Better Future (CBF) concept, that illustrates the different pillars the cannabis industry should adopt to improve the economic and environmental sustainability of the industry.

November 17, 2021

Cannin Commentary

Why Should You Add Columbia Care to Your Cannabis Portfolio?

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

This column provides readers with a taste of Cannin’s insights they offer to their members, including investment tips, trends, predictions and more. In this installment, we take a deeper dive into Columbia Care’s financials.

November 12, 2021

Creating a Deeper Client Relationship with a Customer Success Mindset

By Samantha Smith

Using a customer success mindset can help software companies better understand client needs and deliver on customer expectations.

November 8, 2021

Cannin Commentary

3 Cannabis Stocks That Can Gain Over 50% According to Analyst Estimates

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

We’re pleased to announce our new partnership with Cannin Investment Group, a cannabis investment analysis firm, on this new column. This collaboration will provide readers with a taste of Cannin’s insights and analysis that they offer to their members, including investment tips, trends, predictions, market updates and more.

November 5, 2021

The Path Forward to a Safer Cannabis Industry

By Roshan Sebastian

In this piece, Sebastian details how cannabis business owners can apply best practices from process industries to prevent OSHA citations.

October 28, 2021

Soapbox

User-Generated Data Brings Revenue: It’s Time for the Users to Get Some

By Dr. Markus Roggen, Amanda Assen, Dr. Tom Dupree

In this op-ed, Dr. Roggen et al. propose a system for websites like Leafly that would allow its users to share revenue from their content and personal data, enabling a higher sense of trust, credibility and ultimately more value for every stakeholder involved. Using NFTs, they suggest consumers in the cannabis industry could generate a product and benefit from it too.

October 25, 2021

Soapbox

Is There a Place for Perpetual Tele-Monitoring and Clinical Research in the Medical Cannabis Industry?

By Christina DiArcangelo

Imagine having the ability to see patients’ data based on real-time, daily, through something as convenient as a wearable device. In an industry plagued by a lack of research, this could be a solution for helping many researchers investigate the plant more.

October 20, 2021

Technological Evolution of the Cannabis Industry

By Serge Chistov

As the cannabis industry evolves, technology is often the leading drivier of change. In this piece, Chistov details some of the latest and most important technological innovations that are disrupting the cannabis industry.

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Upcoming Events & Webinars

December 1, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Cannabis Packaging Virtual Conference

Welcome to the Cannabis Packaging Virtual Conference! This collection of webinars will explore a variety of topics throughout the cannabis product supply chain. We will take a deep dive into the state of the cannabis supply chain following the pandemic and in the midst of global supply chain crisis, labeling from seed to sale, working to achieve client goals, logistical issues, environmentally sustainable packaging, reducing plastic consumption and much more. Attendees registering for this complimentary series of webinars will get access to veterans of the cannabis packaging market, who are all available for Q&A after each presentation. In addition to getting the opportunity to chat with these subject matter experts on December 1, a recording of the presentations will be made available to all who register. Practical and educational information from experts in the cannabis packaging field, all on the same day and all from the comfort of your home or office. Want real inside knowledge on cannabis packaging? Stay tuned for important updates, new speaker additions and when registration opens!

December 9, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference

The Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference continues! For five 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 various cannabis and hemp testing methods, laboratory accreditation, microbial testing, standards, method development and more. Attendees registering for this complimentary series of webinars will get access to 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 September 14, 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 important updates on the agenda. Registration is now open!

December 15, 2021 – December 17, 2021

NCIA’s Cannabis Business Summit

Use code CBSCIJ15 for 15% off your registration. The industry’s most influential trade show is coming back to San Francisco! We’re thrilled to be gathering in person December 15-17, 2021 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center for the 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo. At the premier cannabis business event, industry entrepreneurs, experts, and thought leaders will come together to learn, network, and discover new products & services to help their businesses grow. With unique content presented by the best and brightest minds in the industry, unmatched networking opportunities, and 400+ exhibitors, this is an experience you won’t want to miss.