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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.

November 29, 2022

2022 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The 2022 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference. Check out sessions from this virtual event like: A Smarter Cannabis Beverage Distribution Model; Track-and-Trace Technology: Building Resilience in the Cannabis Supply Chain; Improve Your Operations through Cannabis Industry Analytics; Quality and Safety and the Edibles Supply Chain; and Managing Cash Flow in the Cannabis Supply Chain

October 24, 2022

Scenes From The 2022 Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Last week, Cannabis Industry Journal hosted the Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo (CQC) in New Jersey. Check out some of the highlights from this year’s CQC here.

September 27, 2022

Commissioner Maria Del Cid-Kosso to Keynote CQC

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo announced the newest keynote for the event: Commissioner Maria Del Cid-Kosso of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission on Monday, October 17.

September 20, 2022

The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo Brings Education, Networking to New Jersey

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Taking place October 17-19, 2022 at the Hilton Parsippany in New Jersey, the business-to-business conference will deliver hands-on education, networking and business discussions.

September 5, 2022

Cannabis Beverage Distribution: A Q&A with Jason Vegotsky, CEO of Petalfast

By Aaron Green

In this article, Aaron Green sits down with Jason Vegotsky, CEO of Petalfast, a California-based growth agency, to learn more about his company, cannabis beverage distribution and the three-tier model.

September 2, 2022

Twelve Tips for Scaling Your Cannabis Business

By Eric Schlissel

From finding reliable partners to franchising models and hiring practices, there are a lot of tools at your disposal when scaling a cannabis business. Here are a few to steer you in the right direction.

September 2, 2022

An Interview with Warren Bobrow, CEO & Co-Founder of Klaus, The Gnome

By Aaron Green

In this article, Aaron Green sits down with Warren Bobrow, CEO and co-founder of Klaus, The Gnome, a cannabis beverage company specializing in terpene-forward canned cocktails.

August 29, 2022

Cannabis Industry Sales Tax Utility Exemptions

By Dennis Anding, CPA, Renee Sorrels, CPA

Qualified cannabis growers and processors that pay sales tax on electricity, natural gas, and water might reap significant savings by determining if their state allows sales tax utility exemptions.

August 22, 2022

Intimate Care Products with Cannabinoids Need More Safety Data

By Cindy Orser, PhD

Microbiomes are essential to the proper functioning of our bodies and more research is needed on the biological activity of cannabinoids as well as regulatory oversight to protect the health and safety of consumers.

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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.

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.

May 25, 2021

The Importance of Smart Cannabis Packaging

By John Shearman

Technology in cannabis packaging is advancing. Blockchain-supported tracking, QR codes and authenticity markers can help companies keep track of supply chain logistics and prevent counterfeiting simultaneously.

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

Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference

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!