Cannabis Industry Journal

Craft Beer & Cannabis: Oskar Blues Founder Joins Veritas Fine Cannabis

Dale Katechis introduced the world to canned craft beer back in 2002. As the founder of Oskar Blues, he led the company and the country down a new path for independent craft brewers. In this piece, we sit down with Dale Katechis to learn about his new foray into cannabis and drink a few of his namesake beers, Dale’s Pale Ale.

Featured Articles

September 21, 2021

Cannabis Manufacturing Considerations: From Raw Materials to Finished Goods

By David Vaillencourt, Kathleen May

Facility design and construction is a complex task to tackle when building a new manufacturing facility. In this piece, Kathleen May and David Vaillencourt detail the most important considerations when it comes to building a facility, from raw materials and utilities to process flow and further expansion.

September 21, 2021

Ask the Experts: Aspergillus Across the Supply Chain

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

In this Q&A, we sit down with microbiology experts to discuss contamination throughout the cannabis lifecycle. From cultivation to the laboratory, they detail best practices for cannabis cultivation facilities and testing labs when it comes to identifying and remediating microbial contamination and specifically, Aspergillus.

September 20, 2021

Leaders in Cannabis Formulations: Part 4 – LifeTonic

By Aaron Green

In this series of articles, Aaron Green sits down and interviews a number of industry scientists and executives leading cannabis formulation companies. In Part 3, Green chats with Russell Thomas, CEO of Vapor Distilled and LifeTonic Brands, to learn more about their evaporative extraction technology and ionized cannabinoid products.

September 15, 2021

FDA Issues Warnings on Delta-8 THC Products

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Following hundreds of poison control center calls and a number of hospitalizations, the FDA published a consumer update and warning to the public on the potential health risks associated with consuming delta-8 THC products.

September 15, 2021

WeedMaps Acquires Sprout

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Earlier this week, WeedMaps announced their acquisition of Sprout, a CRM and marketing platform with broad reach in the cannabis retail space.

September 9, 2021

Organizations Submit Comments on CAOA

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Following a call for input regarding the draft language included in the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), a number of nonprofits and trade organizations have submitted comments on the bill. The NCIA, the MPP, NORML, the MCBA and even CPEAR all submitted comments on the new legislative proposal to end federal cannabis prohibition.

September 3, 2021

Leaders in Cannabis Formulations: Part 3 – RealSleep

By Aaron Green

In this series of articles, Aaron Green sits down and interviews a number of industry scientists and executives leading cannabis formulation companies. In Part 3, Green chats with Michael Kamins, co-founder of RealSleep, a California health and wellness brand based in Los Angeles, California.

September 2, 2021

Colorado to Bolster Hemp Testing Rules, Rollout Delayed

By Aaron G. Biros

Earlier this year, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced a plan to introduce new testing rules for the state’s hemp industry, including residual solvents, heavy metals and pesticide analyses. While the rollout has been delayed to 2022, regulators are allowing hemp companies to work with out-of-state labs to prevent a lab testing bottleneck while they bring everyone up to speed.

September 1, 2021

Best Practices for Training New Hires and Documenting Operations

By Dede Perkins

Operational chaos in the cannabis industry is the result of rapid growth, mergers and acquisitions, and high levels of employee turnover. For those operators wanting to prioritize operational excellence, this piece will show you how to get control of changing SOPs, employee training and documenting operations, important first steps towards attaining operational excellence.

August 31, 2021

Flower-Side Chats Part 9: A Q&A with Andrew Thut, Chief Investment Officer of 4Front Ventures

By Aaron Green

In this series, Aaron Green sits down and interviews a number of integrated cannabis companies and flower brands. In this Part 9, Green sits down with Andrew Thut, chief investment officer of 4Front Ventures, to learn about their business model, build vs. buy criteria and perspectives on industry trends.

August 26, 2021

ACS Laboratory Launches Tested Safe Certified Seal Program

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The Florida-based cannabis lab testing company announced the roll out of their proprietary “Tested Safe Certified Seal” program, which gives products that pass compliance testing a symbol on their label to bolster consumer trust.

Columns

September 13, 2021

3 Pillars of Cannabis Banking Compliance

By Mark Lozzi

Mark Lozzi, CEO at Confia, discusses the backbone of legal cannabis and why financial compliance should be a high priority for cannabis operators.

September 1, 2021

6 Trends Influencing the Cannabidiol (CBD) Market Forecast Through 2027

By Shreya Bhute

Internationally speaking, Australia and the Asia Pacific markets are set to flourish, meanwhile online sales and the cosmetics market segment continue to grow.

August 24, 2021

Could 2021 Be the Year of Federal Cannabis Legalization?

By Bryan Johnson

Probably not, but we’re getting close. In this piece, Johnson discusses some upcoming legislation that could be key in the path towards federal legalization in the United States.

August 11, 2021

4 Trends Propelling the U.S. Cannabis Testing Market: 2021-2027

By Priya Deshmukh

New market opportunities, more requirements in testing regulations, new technologies and other factors are leading to a much larger cannabis testing market in the next five years.

August 4, 2021

Soapbox

The Real Reason Some Industry Leaders Want Delta 8 Banned

By Robert Johnson

In this op-ed, Johnson suggests cannabis industry infighting and stakeholders more concerned with profits over public health only hurts the greater cause. He thinks prohibition should be the enemy, not Delta 8.

July 29, 2021

Soapbox

Can Cannabis Avoid Alcohol’s 3-Tier Distribution System?

By Rick Kiley

On the road to nationwide legalization, cannabis and spirits share similar stories. But here’s the one step the cannabis industry should avoid copying, if it can.

July 27, 2021

The Importance of Understanding Cannabis Testing Results

By Josh Reed

It can be challenging to translate highly technical test results into consumer-friendly language but being able to do so will enable businesses to build a stronger relationship with customers. Rely on your trusted lab partners to help design and deliver easy to understand, consumer friendly certificates of analysis.

July 21, 2021

5 Pivotal Trends Propelling Growth For the Medical Cannabis Market: 2021-2027

By Priya Deshmukh

New product developments, regional demand shifts and different drug delivery mechanisms will become more disruptive for the global medical cannabis market in the years to come.

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Upcoming Events & Webinars

November 16, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Infused Products Virtual Conference

Stay tuned for important announcements. Registration coming soon! This complimentary virtual conference consists of 4 back-to-back webinars, all on the same day. In a number of states across the country, edibles, topicals, beverages and other infused products are taking up a larger percentage of the market share. They come in all shapes and sizes- from granola bars to lotions, lubricant and scented candles; manufacturers are infusing a wide variety of products with cannabis, creating a market that meets a larger consumer demographic. Different states have different rules when it comes to product safety. Some states require ServSafe training and local health inspections, while others have more stringent lab testing rules, require documented GMPs and even a form of certification demonstrating proper food safety protocols. 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.

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 coming soon!

December 15, 2021 – December 17, 2021

NCIA’s Cannabis Business Summit

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.