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November 18, 2020

NCIA Publishes Environmental Sustainability Recommendations

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The report published by the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) highlights some current problem areas in the market where practices are less than sustainable and provides some steps for ways the industry can move forward sustainably.

November 13, 2020

Leaders in Infused Products Manufacturing: Part 3

By Aaron Green

In this series of articles, Aaron green sits down and interviews a number of industry executives leading infused products and edibles companies. In Part 3, Green sits down with Liz Conway, Regional President of Florida at Parallel to hear about her journey into the cannabis industry from the health tech sector, how the Florida cannabis industry works and Parallel’s vertical integration strategy.

November 5, 2020

Shades Of Cannabis Reform & Confusion Across Europe Seem To Mirror US Progress

By Marguerite Arnold

Germans punt on adult use reform (for now) as the Italians do a 180 on CBD and the French (finally) commit to a medical trial.

November 4, 2020

Cannabis Won Big: A Post-Election Analysis

By Aaron G. Biros

With voters in five states approving legalization measures, the momentum behind cannabis legalization is seemingly unstoppable. In the United States, 15 states have now legalized adult use and 36 states have legalized medical cannabis. In this piece, we take a closer look at the election results and its impact on the global cannabis industry.

November 4, 2020

Cannabis Sweeps: AZ, MS, MT, NJ & SD Approve Legalization

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Five states had cannabis reform on the ballot. All five states approved reform. Here’s how they voted and some details on the initiatives.

November 3, 2020

Surprise! A Major Cannabis Stakeholder Pushes for Ethical Marketing Standards

By Jeff Baerwalde

With few marketing guidelines in effect, some cannabis producers aim to apply some ethics. In this article, we will take a look at some key elements of ethical advertising in the cannabis industry and explore the Cresco Labs proposal.

November 2, 2020

2021 Trends: Nine Developments in California’s Cannabis Market

By Amy Steinfeld, Jack Ucciferri

In this piece, we take a look at nine new developments coming for the California cannabis market in 2021. From new retail opportunities to the appellations project to market consolidation, there are a number of exciting trends coming in the new year.

October 26, 2020

Leaders in Infused Products Manufacturing: Part 2

By Aaron Green

In this series of articles, Aaron Green sits down and interviews a number of industry executives leading infused products and edibles companies. In Part 2, Green sits down with Mike Hennesy, vice president of innovation at Wana Brands to hear about his thoughts on innovation, the importance of educating consumers and how business at Wana Brands is growing.

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November 18, 2020

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The Cannabis Industry, After the Election

By Serge Chistov

In this op-ed, Serge Chistov provides his take on the election outcomes, some political musings and what to expect from the Biden administration when it comes to federal cannabis reform.

November 12, 2020

Soapbox

Being an American Cannabis Entrepreneur in Europe

By Michael Sassano

Michael Sassano, CEO of Somai Pharmaceuticals, discusses why Americans should be building cannabis companies in Europe, as well as challenges that may arise for American entrepreneurs looking to enter the EU market.

November 10, 2020

The Brand Marketing Byte

Spotlight on Aster Farms

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

In this week’s Brand Marketing Byte, we take a look at Aster Farms, based in Lake County, CA, who made a name for themselves on the Pioneer Intelligence list with sustainable cultivation practices and some earned media attention.

October 27, 2020

How GW Pharma Won CBD

By Cathleen Rocco

By having the DEA deschedule its Epidiolex formulation instead of CBD, GW Pharma won the race to market CBD drugs while keeping in place the CSA’s formidable barrier to entry still faced by competitors.

October 26, 2020

Overcoming Challenges in the Private Label CBD Industry

By Josh Epstein

Epstein details what to look for when launching your new CBD brand, how to build credibility, secure quality sources and how to create a unique product.

October 13, 2020

Do Varying Cannabis Laws Adequately Serve Patients, Businesses or Government?

By Jason Warnock

In this op-ed, Warnock proposes massive reform across the country to help better serve stakeholders in the industry and give the national economy a shot in the arm.

September 22, 2020

Why You Should Consider Parametric Insurance to Protect Your Outdoor Cannabis Crop

By Evan Stait

Outdoor cannabis crops aren’t covered by traditional crop insurance. But in a hardening property insurance market, a world of climate change and shifting weather patterns, growers are looking for a way to mitigate their risk. Parametric insurance may be your best bet.

September 15, 2020

Biros' Blog

Judge Dismisses Claims in Vaping Illness Lawsuit

By Aaron G. Biros

Almost a year ago, a mysterious vaping-related lung illness affected consumers in the 2019 vaping crisis, resulting in thousands of hospitalizations, a number of lawsuits and even 68 fatalities. This week, the first of those lawsuits was dismissed.

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Upcoming Events & Webinars

September 8, 2020 – December 22, 2020

The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to take a toll on live events, Innovative Publishing Company, Inc. has made the careful decision to convert the Cannabis Quality Conference, which historically has taken place in Schaumburg, IL, to a virtual conference. Every Tuesday, beginning on September 8 through November 10, the Cannabis Quality Virtual Conference Series will host two presentations and two sponsored Tech Talks, followed by a panel discussion with attendees. The abstract submission portal is open and registration will open soon.