With all the buzz surrounding Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the cannabis industry, many questions circulate around what the up-and-coming cannabinoid is, where it comes from, and its legal status. The National… Continue reading What is Delta-8-THC?
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Steep Hill Announces Expansion to Illinois
BERKELEY, California, December 2, 2021 – PRESS RELEASE – Steep Hill, a commercial cannabis testing lab, has announced its expansion to Illinois. “We are extremely pleased to partner with Steep Hill… Continue reading Steep Hill Announces Expansion to Illinois
Manufacturers split on value of marijuana terpene labels
The flavor stars of the cannabis world, terpenes, are moving out of the realm of die-hard marijuana enthusiasts and becoming better known for the role the compounds play in the taste,… Continue reading Manufacturers split on value of marijuana terpene labels
Flying With Cannabis in New York? Rest Easy.
Transporting cannabis across state lines is not legal, even between two states that have legal markets and share a border. But that’s not the concern of Transportation Security Administration (TSA)… Continue reading Flying With Cannabis in New York? Rest Easy.
A Guide to Reading Marijuana Labels
Marijuana labels exist to provide transparency and protect the cannabis consumerfrom the often overwhelming effects of certain cannabinoids like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). State regulators enact marijuana packaging laws to prevent unwitting adults… Continue reading A Guide to Reading Marijuana Labels
How marijuana companies woo budtenders to increase sales, promote brands
Cold hard cash. Swag, like shirts and tote bags. Free non-infused gummies. Private parties and appreciation breakfasts. While some marijuana companies take a more conservative approach, others are pulling out… Continue reading How marijuana companies woo budtenders to increase sales, promote brands
Cashless ATMs in marijuana stores might be headed for extinction after Visa warning, experts say
Are the days of the cashless ATM in marijuana stores numbered? Possibly. After credit card giant Visa warned banks and others earlier this month about the misuse of cashless ATMs, several marijuana… Continue reading Cashless ATMs in marijuana stores might be headed for extinction after Visa warning, experts say
How single-state cannabis operators can win by focusing on local markets
As in every other business, cannabis brands are vying for consumer attention amid a sea of competition. Cannabis businesses are also constantly seeking that elusive magic formula of products, customer… Continue reading How single-state cannabis operators can win by focusing on local markets
Cannabis Provides a Unique Opportunity to Promote Sustainable, Environmentally Friendly Business Practices
The industry is in a position of influence to help us all understand what it takes to be mindful about balancing costs for consumers with conservation and sustainability priorities. With… Continue reading Cannabis Provides a Unique Opportunity to Promote Sustainable, Environmentally Friendly Business Practices
High inflation is latest threat to marijuana businesses
The business story of the holiday season – record-breaking inflation caused by supply-chain pressure – has hit the cannabis industry especially hard. That’s because competition across the THC spectrum is… Continue reading High inflation is latest threat to marijuana businesses