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January 21, 2025

Wynk Expands into Florida, Bringing its Buzzy Hemp-Derived THC Seltzer to the Sunshine State’s Dynamic Market

With a growing national presence, Wynk continues to lead the charge in cannabis beverages. The company's commitment to quality, transparency, and innovation makes it the go-to brand for consumers seeking a light and enjoyable alternative to alcohol.

January 17, 2025

Cheba Hut ‘Toasted’ Subs Partners with Last Prisoner Project to Help Those Affected by Cannabis Prohibition

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The Last Prisoner Project uses legal advocacy, public education, and legislative action to work toward one mission: freeing every single person still incarcerated for non-violent cannabis crimes. With over 75 Cheba Hut locations nationwide, the brand is partnering with LPP to make sure this mission stays in motion.

August 6, 2024

Don’t Reinvent The Wheel: A Tour of ASTM Standards for Cannabis and Hemp – Part 2

By David Vaillencourt, Bethany Moore

In our previous article, we delved into the foundational ASTM International standards that are shaping the cannabis and hemp industries....

October 13, 2023

Sustainability in Cannabis Packaging: Balancing Preservation and Environmental Impact

By Jack Grover

Honing in on sustainable packaging isn’t just a good move for the environment. It’s also more cost-effective, less labor-intensive and allows you to provide consumers with the best possible version of your flower—no matter how far through the supply chain it’s had to travel before hitting retail shelves.

August 24, 2023

Training, Education & Compliance: A Q&A with Chase Eastman, CEO of Rootwurks

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

In this interview, we sit down with Chase Eastman, the CEO of Rootwurks, to learn about how he came to start the cannabis education and training company, what he thinks of regulatory compliance in the industry, and how the future of training might mold the cannabis marketplace.

August 10, 2023

The Infused Pre-Roll Revolution: How to Ride the Wave and Boost Your Brand

By Johnathan McFarlane

By adding an extra element to their pre-rolls, brands can stand out in a crowded market by diversifying their offerings and using infusions to increase potency and profits.

July 18, 2023

2023 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Check out sessions from the 2023 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference like: Cannabis Packaging Solutions: Navigating Regulations, Quality & Environmental Impact; Automation Unleashed: Revolutionizing the Cannabis Industry Value Chain; and Optimizing Your Cash Handling through Automation, Analytics & Reporting.

July 10, 2023

FDA, FTC Issue Warnings to Delta 8 Copycat Cannabis Companies

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

In a press release, the FDA and the FTC announced they have sent out six warning letters to companies for illegally selling copycat food products that contain Delta-8 THC.

June 14, 2023

The Sensory Branding Opportunity for Cannabis Products

By Dr. Ed Szczygiel

New research suggests that cannabis products are well-situated to become luxury goods. To accomplish this, new approaches to cultivar branding are needed. Recently, a white paper applied state-of-the-art sensory science to develop a novel tool for objective characterization of aroma profiles in cannabis flower to facilitate new branding strategies.

June 5, 2023

Desperate California Cannabis Vendors Seek Credit Protection

By Abraham Finberg, Rachel Wright, Simon Menkes

The contentious bill, nicknamed “The Cannabis Credit Protection Act,” would require licensees to pay for goods sold no later than 15 days after the invoice is due. Supporters say it will help prevent a ballooning debt bubble in the industry and opponents say it is ripe for abuse.

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July 25, 2023

Safety & Compliance in the Absence of Regulatory Clarity & Consistency

By Joel Chappelle

Ahead of the Seed to Sale Safety Workshop at the CQC this October, Joel Chappelle shares his thoughts on the importance of promoting consumer safety through industry education and collaboration in developing uniform safety standards.

June 13, 2023

Beyond Compliance: Leveraging Packaging to Build Brand Identity & Loyalty

By Jack Grover

Beyond a billboard and a brand voice, packaging is a keeper of the quality, consistency and potency your customer deserves. In the cannabis realm this is just the beginning of utilizing packaging for brand identity and loyalty.

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.

August 31, 2022

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Fly By Night: Do Your Gummies Take the Red-Eye?

By Douglas Rohrer

From hobbyist producers operating out of home kitchens to opportunists using flex-industrial spaces, there are some issues to look out for in how CBD products are produced. Manufacturers need to adhere to a number of standards and best practices to protect consumer safety and ensure a quality final product.

August 16, 2022

The Top 3 Ways to Find the Right Automation Tools for Your Cannabis Operations

By Nohtal Partansky

From identifying what to automate to choosing the right manufacturer, there are a lot of ways you can optimize your automation tools so you won’t need to reinvent the wheel.

August 3, 2022

The B2B Marketplace Trend Comes to Cannabis (Finally)

By Adam Benko, Brian Mayfield

As more and more industries specialize, it’s no wonder ancillary services are having a renaissance and replacing the traditional one-size-fits-all model popularized decades ago. The more this industry expands, the more founders and their B2B partners need to roll with their own solutions.

November 5, 2021

The Path Forward to a Safer Cannabis Industry

By Roshan Sebastian

In this piece, Sebastian details how cannabis business owners can apply best practices from process industries to prevent OSHA citations.

October 20, 2021

Technological Evolution of the Cannabis Industry

By Serge Chistov

As the cannabis industry evolves, technology is often the leading drivier of change. In this piece, Chistov details some of the latest and most important technological innovations that are disrupting the cannabis industry.

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.

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