Can Cannabis Avoid Alcohol’s 3-Tier Distribution System? {$excerpt:n} As an experiential marketer that works with a lot of vice-oriented brands, I’ve always been fascinated by the story of the rise of spirits in the US – a history marked by ingenuity in the face of heavy restrictions, clashing social norms, crime and political ideals. Since…
Children exposed to second-hand marijuana smoke may experience viral respiratory infections {$excerpt:n} Children whose parents regularly smoke or vape marijuana may experience viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, more frequently than those whose parents do not smoke, according to a study published in the journal Pediatric Research. Researchers from Wake Forest School of…
Pesticide Remediation by CPC {$excerpt:n} Like any other natural product, the biomass of legal cannabis can be contaminated by several toxic agents such as heavy metals, organic solvents, microbes and pesticides, which significantly influence the safety of the end products. Let’s just consider the toxicological effects. Since cannabis products are not only administered in edible…
Using cannabis may not slow down sperm, but it could reduce its numbers {$excerpt:n} U.S. researchers acknowledge that new study results should not be considered irrefutable, but they still offer some guidance about whether or not men should be consuming cannabis if trying to start a family. Noting that cannabis consumption is common among…
The Importance of Understanding Cannabis Testing Results {$excerpt:n} Cannabis testing is important for both operators and consumers, but there are some differences in what is important to each group. Obviously, safety and efficacy are important to both. Cannabis is primarily tested for safety reasons to ensure that consumers are receiving a product that is safe…
Kanabo to be Europe’s biggest public cannabis business after takeover {$excerpt:n} London-listed marijuana business Kanabo (KNB.L) has struck a deal that it says will make it Europe’s biggest publicly traded cannabis company. Kanabo said on Monday it had agreed terms to buy the European operations of Canada’s Materia, a cannabis processor and supplier.…
CF Survey: Educational Info About Cannabis, CBD Lacking {$excerpt:n} Assessment, documentation, and education regarding cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) use among cystic fibrosis (CF) patients varies across centers in the U.S., according to a survey of nearly 300 CF healthcare providers. This variability may be related partially to the different laws between U.S. states regarding these controversial…
Quality Systems 101: CAPA Programs Drive Improvement & Prevent Costly Mistakes {$excerpt:n} No business is perfect, especially when humans are part of the equation. But, how do you tackle fixing quality issues as they arise? The goal of this article is to shed some light on the value of a CAPA program and why many…
Consumers Sweet on Cannabis Candies to Unwind, Recharge {$excerpt:n} Report from Brightfield Group details most popular CBD sweet edibles as well as consumers’ need to either take the edge off or charge through their day. Market research firm Brightfield Group’s U.S. Cannabis Distribution Report: Cannabis Candy report revealed that, while cannabis candies are not to be…
ASTM Introduces Retail Cybersecurity Standard {$excerpt:n} ASTM International, the international standards development organization, has proposed a cannabis standard for establishing retail cybersecurity protocols. Their D37 cannabis committee is currently working on the development of the standard. The standard is designed to establish best practices for protecting critical databases in dispensaries, like inventory data, customer and…
