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February 2, 2023

FDA Punts on CBD Rules

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Four years after the Farm Bill was signed into law, the FDA announced they want Congress to develop a new regulatory framework, citing their existing regulatory pathways as inappropriate for the plant and its products.

January 31, 2023

Anticipating the Ebbs and Flows of Seasonal Retail Cannabis Sales

By Itali Heide

In places with off-seasons, having ups and downs is to be expected, but just like any industry, knowing what to expect and what to do can make these challenges seem like less of a hassle.

January 25, 2023

AOAC International Names New CSO

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The standards organization AOAC International has named Dr. Katerina (Kate) Mastovska as their new deputy executive director and chief science officer.

January 23, 2023

A Guide to Dispensary Insurance

By Itali Heide

As a business owner, insurance is always a must. If you are interested in entering into the cannabis industry or you already have, it’s important to know what to expect when it comes to insuring your cannabis-related business.

January 18, 2023

Data: The Key to Success in Today’s Cannabis Market

By Rick Maturo

As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, recent market challenges have created an environment that is more difficult for industry leaders to navigate. To find success in today’s marketplace, company leaders need to adopt a robust, data-driven approach to combat the influx of rising brands, emerging markets and pricing challenges, among other obstacles.

January 10, 2023

Connecticut Launches Adult Use Sales

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

On January 10, 2023, seven dispensaries in Connecticut opened their doors to people over the age of 21, opening up the state’s new adult use cannabis market. The state legalized adult use cannabis back in June of 2021.

January 10, 2023

Cannabis in 2023: Here to Stay, but Major Challenges Remain

By Joshua Weiss, Osiris Morel

In this piece, we share some thoughts on progress made in 2022 and what’s in store for the year ahead. This includes a breakdown of legislation on the federal and state levels, a discussion of scheduling, Biden’s efforts and more.

January 9, 2023

The 3-Legged Stool of Successful Grow Operations: Climate, Cultivation & Genetics – Part 6

By Phil Gibson

In this six-part series of articles, the folks from AEssenseGrows introduce the 3-legged stool of successful cannabis cultivation: climate, cultivation & genetics. Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 covered environmental controls, water quality, critical housing requirements, integrated pest management and genetics, respectively. In Part 6, the final chapter, we cover consistency and repeatability through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

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January 24, 2023

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Attracting Investment: How Cannabis Companies Can Best Position Themselves

By Joe Madigan

The cannabis industry is unique, but the basics of running a business well enough for success still apply. Investors want to see companies with solid management, good community outreach and serious plans for growth.

January 18, 2023

Compliance as a Revenue Center: Banking & Cannabis, More Similar Than You Think

By Kevin Hart

Traditionally, compliance is viewed as a cost center, but in reality, it’s a revenue protection center. As the old saying goes; “an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.” Compliance is that prevention.

January 4, 2023

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Investment Strategies for Entering the European Cannabis Market

By Niklas Kouparanis

As with any investment, VCs benefit from researching the company and market they are planning to invest in. In addition to making sure they have a thorough understanding of the business model and its value proposition, investors should also familiarize themselves with the company’s management team to make sure that they are knowledgeable and experienced in both running a company and the cannabis industry.

December 9, 2022

First Pharma vs Cannabis Clinical Trial Moves Forward

By Christina DiArcangelo

The first head-to-head pharma versus cannabinoid triple arm study is fully enrolled: How will this impact the future of medical cannabis research?

November 29, 2022

Addressing Cannabis Price Compression With Science

By Mark Doherty

As canopies increase within a facility, advancements like robotics, LEDs and advanced airflow technology define how the industry operates and continues to improve. Efficiency keeps business alive—cannabis growers must continually assess their operations and make the capital investments that will pay off as wholesale prices continue to decline.

November 15, 2022

Expanding Your Cannabis Brand: Plan Your Packaging & Labeling Strategy

By Orna Bresler

This column provides marketing and regulatory considerations for brand owners and licensees who want to maintain brand integrity, control costs and meet compliance requirements when expanding into other states.

October 25, 2022

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Five Reasons Everyone in Cannabis Should be Using RegTech

By Brooke Butler

Those who have implemented RegTech will have distinct advantages. To survive and thrive in the industry going forward, it’s prudent to proactively handle compliance and adopt RegTech solutions today.

October 11, 2022

Can Employee Resource Groups Really Help Streamline My Business? Yes. Here’s How…

By Anya Varga

While some in the cannabis sector have already implemented ERGs, this new practice is one that all cannabis companies should consider – particularly as this industry grapples with its own unique DE&I challenges and history

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February 21, 2023 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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The Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference is back! For eight 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 cannabis testing, potency testing, regulations, sample preparation, management and much more. Attendees registering for this complimentary series of webinars will get access to seven 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 February 21, 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 more and make sure you're subscribed to our newsletter to find out when registration opens!