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February 24, 2021

GMPs & Cannabis Manufacturing

By Kathleen May

Kathleen May, Founder of Triskele Quality Solutions, provides a roadmap to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) compliance for manufacturers in the cannabis industry.

February 9, 2021

Learning from the First Wave Part 2: California’s Cannabis Supply Chain and Vertical Integration, with a Grain of Salt

By Todd Feldman

In this three-part series, cannabis lawyer and compliance expert Todd Feldman takes a look at how laws shape California’s supply chain, constrains business practices and affects the cost of doing business. In Part Two, we take a look at how regulation defines vertical integration in California.

February 1, 2021

Integrating a Culture of Quality Into the Cannabis Industry

By David Vaillencourt

Cannabis businesses know that compliance with state regulations are critical to surviving, but overlook the benefits of a quality management system that can allow them to thrive.

January 28, 2021

Due Diligence for Suppliers & Cannabis Supply Chain Partners

By Mark Slaugh

Ensuring accountability across the supply chain means selectively choosing partners who share the same values of integrity and professionalism. Compliance affects most everyone in the supply chain and the loss of any operator hurts the entire industry.

January 27, 2021

Molson Coors Joint Venture Selects Quicksilver Scientific as Technology Partner

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Quicksilver Scientific, a nanoemulsion delivery technology company, announced a partnership with Truss CBD USA, a joint venture between Molson Coors and HEXO Cannabis, to provide their technology in the production of CBD beverages.

January 13, 2021

Leaders in Cannabis Formulations: Part 1

By Aaron Green

In this series of articles, Aaron Green sits down and interviews a number of industry scientists and executives leading cannabis formulation companies. In Part 1, Green chats with Drew Hathaway, senior food scientist at Stillwater Brands, the makers of Caliper and Ripple, to learn more about their technology and plans for growth.

January 12, 2021

QIMA/WQS to Audit Cannabis Companies as CSQ Certification Body

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The Cannabis Safety & Quality Certification program, launched by ASI in 2020, just welcomed QIMA/WQS as their newest licensed certification body.

January 5, 2021

The Hidden Costs of Non-Compliance for Consumers

By Mark Slaugh

Over the long run, compliance is key to tracking the consistency and safety of products to avoid long-term liability and costs on consumers. Consumers would be wise to gravitate towards compliant brands and companies that focus on consistent quality and safety to minimize potential long-term negative impacts and costs.

December 14, 2020

Facility Considerations for Cultivation & Manufacturing: A Case Study

By David Vaillencourt

In this case study, David Vaillencourt takes a look at how to avoid some typical facility design and operational oversights that could become expensive. Learn how to maintain a competitive edge in a constantly changing market and use data-driven controls for materials, processes and people.

December 3, 2020

Leaders in Infused Products Manufacturing: Part 5

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 5, Green sits down with CEO Lisa McClung and Glenn Armstrong, senior advisor at Coda Signature, to hear about their journey into the cannabis industry from traditional CPG, their innovation process at Coda and trends they are following in cannabis.

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February 9, 2021

The (Arrested) Rise of Craft Cannabis in Canada

By Steven Burton

While the cannabis legalization story in Canada has had its bumps, the clear path forward for greater legal market success lies in increased support for micro-cultivators. By increasing support for these small-scale producers to navigate regulatory requirements, more will be able to enter the legal market and actually compete against their illicit counterparts.

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.

August 5, 2020

The Brand Marketing Byte

The Hottest U.S. Cannabis Brands Right Now

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

In this week’s Brand Marketing Byte, we take a look at Pioneer Intelligence’s hottest U.S. (non-retail) cannabis brands for the month of July. Using their large data set and gauging metrics within social media, earned media attention and more, these are the companies that are getting the most out of their marketing.

May 19, 2020

The Brand Marketing Byte

Business Development Impact: Chalice Farms

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

In this week’s Brand Marketing Byte, we’re highlighting Chalice Farms and how they overcame a difficult 2019 to rebound in 2020 with a few new initiatives and some earned media attention.

May 12, 2020

The Brand Marketing Byte

The Hottest Edibles Brands in the United States Right Now

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Pioneer Intelligence has released a list of the top 25 hottest U.S. edibles brands for the month of April. Using their large data set and gauging metrics within social media, earned media attention and more, these are the companies that are getting the most out of their marketing.

April 15, 2020

The Brand Marketing Byte

Executing on Social Media: PlugPlay

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

In this week’s Brand Marketing Byte, we’re putting a spotlight on PlugPlay, a three-year-old Los Angeles-based vaporizer company that capitalizes on an impressive social media strategy.

March 24, 2020

The Brand Marketing Byte

Introducing The Brand Marketing Byte

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

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.

March 2, 2020

Product Safety Hazards: Looking Beyond Food Safety in Cannabis

By Radojka Barycki

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.

January 27, 2020

Top 5 Trends for Cannabis in 2020

By Melissa Kuipers Blake

From consolidation to maturation: find out what Melissa Kuipers Blake thinks will be the biggest trends for the cannabis industry this year.

November 25, 2019

How to Protect Your Brand From Counterfeiters

By Gail Podolsky

Using copyright law, a cannabis business can utilize an arsenal of tools to defend its brand against counterfeiting.

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Upcoming Events & Webinars

March 23, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Cannabis Cultivation Virtual Conference

Preliminary agenda just announced! Click the link to see the full agenda. This complimentary virtual conference returns on March 23. Four sessions back-to-back, all on the same day and free to attend. Get access to a number of cultivation experts speaking on topics from facility design to pest management and sustainability and much more.

May 4, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference

For five 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 and hemp testing, laboratory accreditation, regulatory compliance and much more. Four sessions back-to-back, all on the same day and free to attend. Stay tuned for the agenda announcement and registration page coming soon!