By Lauren Tamburro & Evan Smith There is something incredibly exciting about the blossoming cannabis industry. People from all walks of life, in all kinds of careers, can develop an innovative product idea and then actually make it happen. Some of today’s most successful brands were started in a home kitchen, on evenings and weekends and […]
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Synthetic vs. Natural Hemp: A Legal and Labeling Minefield
The DEA’s recent interim final rule–which appears to be in contravention of the letter and spirit of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (aka the Farm Bill)–continues to cause concern and turmoil in the industry. The proposed rule addresses CBD and hemp manufacturing, and threatens to criminalize certain hemp derived cannabinoids, extracts and derivatives, and […]
How to Choose the Right Co-Manufacturer for Your Infused Product
Austin Stevenson & Lauren Tamburro Launching a new product is exciting, but for a small business it can also be a significant challenge. Everywhere you turn, the stakes are high – and finding a responsive external or co-manufacturer can be the difference between launching on time and putting a project on hold. If your team […]
Pennsylvania’s new medical marijuana player aims to ramp up production and drive down prices
Jushi Inc. will become one of the dominant players in the Keystone State’s medical marijuana market with its $37 million acquisition of Scranton-based Pennsylvania Medical Solutions from Vireo Health International. The aggressively expanding Jushi, based in Boca Raton, Fla., already holds permits to operate 15 cannabis dispensaries in Pennsylvania under its retail brand Beyond/Hello. Seven […]
Why a proper CO₂ extractor must precisely control all three key parameters
By Jeremy Diehl There’s a frightening moment for every CO₂ extraction technician when they first step in front of a new system, tasked with producing beautiful oils. They’re expected to drive product development and, even more, sales that allow the business to succeed. The cannabis biomass in the extraction vessel is not the only thing […]
Best Practices for Selecting a Flavor House for your Infused Product
By Lauren Tamburro Whether you are noshing on candy from a household name brand or sipping on a craft small-batch beverage, it’s a near certainty that a “flavor house” formulated the flavor profile of what you’re eating or drinking. And with the increased innovation and popularity of hemp and cannabis-infused products, from drinks to edibles, […]
Meet Mindy Segal, the Chicago Chef Infusing Haute Gummies With Weed
“We are in a renaissance period,” founder of Mindy’s Chef Led Artisanal Edibles says of the industry” On a recent pre-pandemic night in February, Mindy’s HotChocolate in Chicago was buzzing for a unique “Flavor Trip” tasting event. Industry folks and influencers mingled between exquisite stations, each offering a distinct, fruit-forward pairing. At the setup near […]
Why Marijuana Legalization Hasn’t Ended Reefer Madness: The Los Angeles “Hash Oil Factory” That Isn’t
The cause of the enormous explosion and fire that destroyed a downtown Los Angeles building on Saturday evening and sent 12 firefighters to the hospital is not yet known. As for the effects, they were immediate, decisive — and entirely predictable. A culprit was identified even before arson investigators’ work could begun. The culprit, as […]
The Journey Toward Cannabis Appellations & Why It’s So Important
First wine, now cannabis. As Richard Mendelson, author of “Appellation Napa Valley” has noted, appellations apply to many things, but wine has been a focus point as it has been long standing in both the old world (Europe) and new (United States) – with lessons that apply to cannabis. Still, appellations may be named based on regional identifiers […]
How One California Cannabis Company is Adapting to the New Not-So-Normal of COVID-19
As of March 30, 2020, more than 160,000 people in the United States have tested positive for coronavirus, with more than 3,000 deaths related to the disease. Over the last several weeks, with the influx of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans braced themselves for a not-so-normal way of living: gyms vacated, restaurants closed, public gatherings shut […]
