Last week, Ellice Ogle delivered a presentation on food safety culture for infused products manufacturers. A lot of questions were asked, but she was only able to answer a few of them. In this piece, Ellice addresses the unanswered questions and provides some advice for fostering a food safety culture in your cannabis facility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As in-person events are being canceled across the industry, Cannabis Industry Journal will continue to host online events so attendees can participate from the comfort of their home.
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.
Envirocann helps cannabis companies market their sustainable production practices, but they do much more than that. Learn how Envirocann is revolutionizing the way certifications help businesses succeed.
FoodChain ID, one of the leading global food safety organizations, is now recognized as the official certification body for the U.S. Hemp Authority certification seals.
