Biros' Blog

2016 Year in Review: Why the Cannabis Industry Needs Resiliency

By Aaron G. Biros

…safety and lab testing. Pesticides became a highly publicized and persistent issue in a number of areas, with some states regulating it heavily and addressing public health concerns. Plenty of…

…safety and lab testing. Pesticides became a highly publicized and persistent issue in a number of areas, with some states regulating it heavily and addressing public health concerns. Plenty of…

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Breeding Cannabis For Unique Therapeutic Benefits

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

…phenotypes and developing specific cannabinoids and terpenes. Adam highlights some of the major advancements in breeding and how to use available resources to develop a successful breeding program. https://youtu.be/-LwyqK9Mi2k  …

…phenotypes and developing specific cannabinoids and terpenes. Adam highlights some of the major advancements in breeding and how to use available resources to develop a successful breeding program. https://youtu.be/-LwyqK9Mi2k  …

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The Brand Marketing Byte

Spotlight on Aster Farms

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The Brand Marketing Byte showcases highlights from Pioneer Intelligence’s Cannabis Brand Marketing Snapshots, featuring data-led case studies covering marketing and business development activities of U.S. licensed cannabis companies. Here is…

The Brand Marketing Byte showcases highlights from Pioneer Intelligence’s Cannabis Brand Marketing Snapshots, featuring data-led case studies covering marketing and business development activities of U.S. licensed cannabis companies. Here is…

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The Path Forward to a Safer Cannabis Industry

By Roshan Sebastian

OSHA Infractions for Cannabis Businesses The Business Case for Process Safety; 4th Edition; Center for Chemical Process Safety; 2018 Guidelines for Risk Based Process Safety; Center for Chemical Process Safety:…

OSHA Infractions for Cannabis Businesses The Business Case for Process Safety; 4th Edition; Center for Chemical Process Safety; 2018 Guidelines for Risk Based Process Safety; Center for Chemical Process Safety:…

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Sustainability in Cannabis Packaging: Balancing Preservation and Environmental Impact

By Jack Grover

…heavy glass jars compared to TerpLoc bags, it was an easy decision for us,” said Lava Leaf Organics CEO Tony Martinez. “The bags are recyclable, and compared to glass jars…

…heavy glass jars compared to TerpLoc bags, it was an easy decision for us,” said Lava Leaf Organics CEO Tony Martinez. “The bags are recyclable, and compared to glass jars…

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Great Brand Design Can Grow Your Business

By Moira Stein

…user who is familiar and comfortable with cannabis but unlikely to use it regularly. Cannacurious – consumer who is interested in cannabis and demonstrates an openness to using it. Understanding…

…user who is familiar and comfortable with cannabis but unlikely to use it regularly. Cannacurious – consumer who is interested in cannabis and demonstrates an openness to using it. Understanding…

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There’s More to Sustainable Packaging than Meets the Eye

By Balaji Jayaseelan

…using recycled and recyclable plastics and alternative materials. We’re also seeing brands embrace new compostable, biodegradable and paper packaging options. Berlin Packaging offers pre-roll tubes that are 100% compostable in…

…using recycled and recyclable plastics and alternative materials. We’re also seeing brands embrace new compostable, biodegradable and paper packaging options. Berlin Packaging offers pre-roll tubes that are 100% compostable in…

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2021 Cannabis Packaging Virtual Conference

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

…Labeling from Seed-to-Sale: Doing More with Less Nick Recht, Sales Manager, TEKLYNX This presentation delves into cannabis labeling and how your company can leverage software and technology to make labeling…

…Labeling from Seed-to-Sale: Doing More with Less Nick Recht, Sales Manager, TEKLYNX This presentation delves into cannabis labeling and how your company can leverage software and technology to make labeling…

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Setting Up A Cannabis Lab: Common Pitfalls & Learning Experiences

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

…requirements that must be followed. In order to be successful, laboratory owners and personnel much understand the scientific challenges, the business environment and the regulatory structure of each state. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXx06W-l934&feature=youtu.be…

…requirements that must be followed. In order to be successful, laboratory owners and personnel much understand the scientific challenges, the business environment and the regulatory structure of each state. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXx06W-l934&feature=youtu.be…

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ASTM International and American Herbal Products Association Announce Partnership

By Aaron G. Biros

…new committee will help expedite international standards development, identify gaps, prevent duplicative efforts, and more,” says Paroli. The cannabis standards committee, officially designated D37, was formed on March 1st. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=Pdo5WWoLBiE…

…new committee will help expedite international standards development, identify gaps, prevent duplicative efforts, and more,” says Paroli. The cannabis standards committee, officially designated D37, was formed on March 1st. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=Pdo5WWoLBiE…

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