Extraction & Processing
October 25, 2026 blogger Cultivation, curing, drying, Extraction & Processing, Industry Analysis, Medicial Marijuana, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
An incorrect weight, unreadable container label, or missing inventory record may seem minor during a dry-room transfer, but unnoticed errors can cause problems throughout production and further down the supply chain. A clear standard operating procedure (SOP) can help employees catch and resolve these issues before the inventory moves to the next stage. It should […]
Cultivation, curing, drying, Extraction & Processing, Industry Analysis
October 7, 2026 blogger compliance, Cultivation, Extraction & Processing, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, lab testing, Laboratories & Analytics, Medicial Marijuana, mold, pesticides, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
Cannabis flower sold in regulated markets across the country is routinely being dried below an existing national standard, according to a new analysis of nearly 145,000 laboratory samples. The report, produced by the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp (ATACH) with FTI Consulting, analyzed samples from 10 states. Average water activity fell below the […]
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October 7, 2026 blogger compliance, Cultivation, Extraction & Processing, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, lab testing, Laboratories & Analytics, Medicial Marijuana, mold, pesticides, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
Cannabis flower sold in regulated markets across the country is routinely being dried below an existing national standard, according to a new analysis of nearly 145,000 laboratory samples. The report, produced by the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp (ATACH) with FTI Consulting, analyzed samples from 10 states. Average water activity fell below the […]
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August 25, 2026 blogger contamination, Extraction & Processing, Focus Article, From The Lab, heavy metals, Industry Analysis, Laboratories & Analytics, Medicial Marijuana, quality, research, science, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, vapes, weed, withdrawal
Plastics and polymers are widely used materials in the manufacture of cannabis and hemp consumer products, including vessels, containers, bottles, bags, transfer lines, carts, pods, and other components. However, they are not typically associated with metal contamination of the cannabinoids being produced. By far the most common source of trace-element contamination is heavy metals in […]
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August 4, 2026 blogger brands, Extraction & Processing, Focus Article, hardware, Industry Analysis, Medicial Marijuana, Product Development, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, vape, weed, withdrawal
Cannabis brands often approve a cartridge sample and then place a production order based solely on the product description. That shortcut leaves the filling partner, packaging team, and vape supplier to resolve important details after the purchase order has been submitted. A “controlled specification packet” must include formulation, critical dimensions, closure process, materials, lot records, […]
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July 19, 2026 blogger concentrates, extraction, Extraction & Processing, extraction methods, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, manufacturing, Medicial Marijuana, quality, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
New research from Abstrax suggests that extraction temperature may be one of the most important process controls for producing cleaner hydrocarbon cannabis extracts. The peer-reviewed study found that colder butane extraction significantly reduced the levels of wax-derived hydrocarbons in the final concentrate while preserving cannabinoids and terpenes. The researchers also identified the long-chain n-alkanes that […]
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July 4, 2026 blogger automation, Cultivation, equipment, Extraction & Processing, Focus Article, Hefestus USA, Industry Analysis, Medicial Marijuana, Operations, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
Pre-roll complaints do not always show up the way other product issues do. A failed device may come back to the store. A vape problem may create a clearer return path. A broken package or hardware issue is easier to document. Pre-rolls are different. They are also too important to treat casually. In Headset’s recent […]
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May 4, 2026 blogger compliance, Cultivation, Edibles & Beverages, Extraction & Processing, Industry Analysis, Medicial Marijuana, Operations, quality, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
As U.S. cannabis rescheduling moves forward and export opportunities to the European Union become available, a new certification tool to help producers prove their products meet EU standards and fight back against supply chain fraud is now available. CSQ (Cannabis Safety & Quality), the first ANAB-accredited cannabis and hemp safety and quality certification program, announced […]
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April 30, 2026 blogger BatchNav, Cultivation, Extraction & Processing, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, Kate O’Conner-Masse, Medicial Marijuana, Operations, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
The U.S. cannabis industry generated more than $30 billion in regulated sales in 2025, yet profitability has become harder to predict. According to a recent national index report by Cannabis Benchmarks, wholesale pricing remains volatile, recently fluctuating between approximately $987 and $1,007 per pound. In an environment where pricing moves faster than cost structures adapt, […]
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March 13, 2026 blogger acidic cannabinoids, Bonni Goldstein, Edibles & Beverages, Extraction & Processing, Focus Article, Goldstein Wellness, health care, Hemant Kumar Bid, Industry Analysis, LipidBond, Medical, Medicial Marijuana, Moorehouse School of Medicine, Product Development, research, science, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
While the cannabis industry has made significant strides in incorporating minor cannabinoids into product formulations, a vast number of therapeutic compounds remain largely unexplored. Researchers and cannabis physicians have been experimenting with acidic cannabinoids for several years with promising results, but the broader industry is only now beginning to catch up. As extraction technologies improve […]
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