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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 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 25, 2021

Current Trends in Banking for Cannabis-Related Businesses

By Paula Durham, CFE, CCCE

CRBs are still in a holding pattern when it comes to any new developments for traditional banking and lending access. However, there are more banks than ever doing business with the industry and political shifts in Washington offer a hopeful outlook for future legislative changes.

August 4, 2021

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.

July 7, 2021

A Q&A with George Mancheril, Founder & CEO of Bespoke Financial

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Bespoke Financial is the nation’s first commercial lender focused on the cannabis industry. In this piece, we sit down with Founder & CEO George Mancheril to hear about his company, their successes and how the past few years have shaped the future of cannabis lending.

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September 22, 2021

Think Your Cannabis Business Complies with Temp and Part-Time Employment Regulations? You Might Be Surprised

By Stacy Bryant

These often-overlooked regulations can lead to big challenges if you don’t pay attention. In this piece, Stacy Bryant details what you need to know about risks, regulations and compliance issues when it comes to temporary and part-time employment rules.

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.

July 29, 2021

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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 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.

July 1, 2021

Can Cannabis Get Even More Social?

By Mark Goldwell

As cannabis trends toward nationwide legality, can it find better marketing opportunities as platforms evolve with the times?

June 30, 2021

Navigating the Complexities of Out-of-Home Cannabis Advertising Nationwide

By Matthew O’Connor

Dealing with a messy patchwork of state laws, cannabis companies are getting creative with their marketing strategies. Through OOH advertising, companies are creating brand awareness, marketing their products and driving traffic to their websites and storefronts.

May 25, 2021

Growing the Seed of Sale: Integrating Security with Business Opportunity

By Ryan Schonfeld

Security is critical, and thankfully, growers and providers have many tools available to protect their investment. For those businesses in the cannabis market looking to supplement their security operations with other workforce but may not have the budget or infrastructure to do so, remote security operations services are something you should consider.

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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.