Cannabis Industry Journal

COVID-19 Upends Events, Cannabis Labs Goes Virtual, Cannabis Quality Conference Contingency Plan Developed

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The Cannabis Labs/Food Labs Conference will be held virtually June 1–5 and registration will be complimentary. Additionally, the Cannabis Quality Conference is still scheduled for October 21–23, but the conference has developed a contingency plan to be held virtually if COVID-19 continues to be a serious health concern throughout the fall season.

Featured Articles

March 31, 2020

The Beginner’s Guide to Integrated Pest Management

By David Perkins

From formulating the plan to worker safety, pesticide regulations and REI times – This is the ultimate guide to integrated pest management. Learn how to effectively implement an IPM plan and use the right tools in the right way at the right time.

March 27, 2020

CARES Act – Stimulus Package Won’t Aid the Cannabis Industry

By Steve Levine, Megan Herr

While the federal government has been considering legislation, such as SAFE Banking and the STATES Act, to create a more rational federal cannabis policy, neither of these bills are likely to pass any time soon given the current COVID-19 pandemic. At the end of the day, until Congress passes some form of federal cannabis legalization, these small businesses will remain plagued by the inability to receive financial assistance, as evinced by the Paycheck Protection Program.

March 26, 2020

Best Practices for Workforce Reduction

By Conor Dale

The cannabis industry is going through a bit of a contraction phase and layoffs are almost certainly a guarantee for some businesses. Here’s a discussion of the risks and best practices in conducting cost-saving layoffs to avoid potential claims and lawsuits.

March 25, 2020

Custom Designed Packaging: Is it Right for Your Cannabis Product?

By Danielle Antos

It doesn’t matter if your cannabis business is a start-up in its infancy or a mature company with an established loyal customer following, creating attention-grabbing packaging is essential to your success. The packaging is the all-important and critical first impression.

March 24, 2020

UN Votes to Delay Rescheduling of Cannabis for Second Time in Two Years

By Marguerite Arnold

For the second time in two years, the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has delayed a critical vote on the reclassification of cannabis. The vote to delay rescheduling came just under two weeks before WHO declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.

March 24, 2020

Access to Cannabis Is About to Get Easier in UK

By Marguerite Arnold

The UK has now changed its rules for imports, but in the middle of a global retrovirus pandemic, is this just rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic?

March 23, 2020

Quality in Manufacturing CBD Products: Q&A with the CEO of Medterra

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The Center for Food Safety just released their new Hemp CBD Scorecard and Medterra, among others, received an ‘A’ letter grade. We sat down with Jay Hartenbach, CEO of Medterra, to find out what they are doing to get such high marks.

March 20, 2020

Green Leaf Laboratory Gets First ISO 17025:2017 Accreditation in Oregon

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

According to an A2LA press release, Green Leaf Laboratory is the very first cannabis testing lab in Oregon to achieve the ISO 17025:2017 accreditation.

March 19, 2020

COVID-19 Upends Events, Cannabis Labs Goes Virtual, Cannabis Quality Conference Contingency Plan Developed

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

March 17, 2020

Australian Producer MGC Pharma Gains Access To Polish Pharmacies

By Marguerite Arnold

The Australian firm will initially supply products to 15 pharmacies with plans to expand rapidly in partnership with local NGO and a law school.

March 16, 2020

How Coronavirus is Affecting the International Cannabis Industry

By Marguerite Arnold

With Europe now on the front lines of the pandemic, the cannabis industry is caught in the crossfire. Across the world, stock prices are volatile, supply chains are vulnerable and trade shows are cancelled everywhere as retail locations shut their doors.

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April 1, 2020

The Brand Marketing Byte

Cannabis Brands in Culture: Tyson Ranch

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

In this week’s Brand Marketing Byte, we take a look at Mike Tyson’s brand, Tyson Ranch, which earned media attention recently in an unconventional way.

March 31, 2020

Soapbox

Home Office HACCP During COVID-19

By Nathan Libbey

Libbey suggests we all use the new free time we have for some reflection: Small changes in the way we think and behave can lead to significant change.

March 25, 2020

Soapbox

Clean Grow Still Failing? Check for Endophytic Mold

By Bernie Lorenz, PhD

The practice of checking mother plants for Endophytic mold is not yet commonplace in cannabis, but the hemp business is leading the way. They’re testing to create very clean plants, so you don’t have issues during cultivation.

March 24, 2020

The Brand Marketing Byte

Introducing The Brand Marketing Byte

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Cannabis Industry Journal is pleased to announce our partnership with Pioneer Intelligence on this new series of articles. This collaboration will give readers a taste of Pioneer Intelligence’s marketing analytics and provide data-led insights on consumer-facing cannabis brands.

March 5, 2020

Thinking of Hiring a Cultivation Consultant? Here’s What You Can Expect

By David Perkins

Don’t make the same mistakes that others have – hire an experienced consultant, do your homework and know what to expect.

March 2, 2020

Product Safety Hazards: Looking Beyond Food Safety in Cannabis

By Radojka Barycki

Cannabis safety is not just about edibles and food-borne illness. Take a look at several safety hazards encountered by cultivators, processors, manufacturers and retailers.

February 28, 2020

Soapbox

Destination Cannabis Europe: Employment in the Industry

By Marguerite Arnold

More and more Americans are showing up in the cannabis industry in Europe. What is the skinny?

February 19, 2020

Cannabis Extracts for the Informed Consumer: Solvent or Solventless

By Nick J. Bucci

Trying to navigate the recreational market of cannabis concentrates has proven difficult even for experienced consumers. This article will explain the evolution in cannabis extraction technologies, the major methods defining extraction techniques, and give an insider’s perspective of the finest cannabis extracts available today.

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Upcoming Events & Webinars

April 8, 2020

Event Reports Virtual Workshop (4/8 & 4/22)

This 4-hour training program is divided into TWO SESSIONS taking place on April 8 and April 22. Many people know about nonconformances, many know about CAPAs, but not that many know about how a nonconformance LEADS to a CAPA. Attendees will gain knowledge as to a more standardized way of recording, investigating, and resolving nonconformances, as well as use the recorded data to more effectively communicate tracking and trending of issues.

April 9, 2020 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

How to Insure Long Term Sustainable Growth and Profitability in the Cannabis Industry

As the Cannabis industry continues to evolve in these times of increasing competition coupled with operational, regulatory, and supply chain challenges the focus of investors and industry leaders has now turned to sustainable growth, preserving margins and insuring long term profitability. During this webinar we will explore the market forces that continue to impact your cannabusiness and show how tried and true manufacturing, quality and compliance solutions are the keys to insuring your company’s long-term sustainable growth and reliable profitability.

April 16, 2020 – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

COVID-19 and Cannabis: Market Implications – Protocols for Safety, Sanitation & Distancing (Virtual Event)

As the coronavirus pandemic has effectively shut down the Untied States, only some essential businesses remain open. Some states have deemed cannabis businesses like medical dispensaries as essential businesses that could stay open during state-wide shelter in place orders. Certain states, like Washington and Colorado, have published guidelines for dispensaries to operate while promoting social distancing. Those guidelines are including optional curbside service, but there are a number of rules that must be followed strictly. In this complimentary webinar, we’ll discuss the impacts of coronavirus on the cannabis industry and the implications for dispensaries continuing to operate.

June 2, 2020 – June 5, 2020

Food Labs / Cannabis Labs Conference (Virtual Event)

The Food Labs / Cannabis Labs Conference is one complimentary conference serving the food and cannabis laboratory markets with two separate tracks and overarching plenary presentations. The Food Labs Conference will address regulatory, compliance and risk management issues that companies face in the area of testing and food laboratory management. The Cannabis Labs Conference With a particular focus on science, technology, regulatory compliance and quality management, the event enables attendees to engage in conversations that are critical for advancing careers and organizations alike.