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Can Cannabinoids Help Keep the Aging Body Balanced?
As our bodies age, the mechanisms that keep our systems humming, such as immune regulation, metabolism, and neural repair, gradually erode. That loss of homeostasis is the culprit behind many age-related disorders, from cognitive decline to metabolic dysfunction. Scientists are beginning to explore whether cannabis or its constituent cannabinoids might help support the body’s natural […]
Why America Needs a National Medical Cannabis Program, Now
The cannabis industry’s fragmented foundation is creating a host of problems tied to the lack of federal legalization. Many experts believe that without a national medical cannabis framework, the future of cannabis as a medicine in America could leave patients unprotected, research underfunded, and the industry consumed by unchecked commercial interests. Few voices have been […]
An Inside Look at Germany’s Cannabis Supply Chain With The Grünhorn Group
On April 1, 2024, Germany launched Pillar 1 of its adult-use legalization framework, building on its established medical cannabis program that has been in place since 2017. Since then, the number of medical patients has surged, as prescriptions remain the only fully legal access point for cannabis aside from home cultivation or membership in non-commercial […]
How To Grow Your Minor Cannabinoid Category
Over the course of three years, across 13 regulated U.S. markets, BayMedica, a company specializing in the production and distribution of rare cannabinoids, identified three key insights into market demand for these compounds. First, products featuring THCV posted a 23.7% higher average retail margin than comparable products without THCV in this dataset. Second, gummies remain […]
Inside Red Light Holland’s Plan to Bring Psilocybin Products to the Global Market
Red Light Holland (CSE: TRIP) has established its foundation in the Netherlands, where psilocybin truffles, the underground sclerotia of psilocybin mushrooms, are legally permitted for cultivation and sale. The above-ground mushroom is prohibited, but the truffle is treated differently under Dutch law, despite delivering the same psychoactive effects. “It’s really the same thing, with the […]
MJBowl Comes For New York Brands
MJBizCon, the largest and one of the most influential gatherings in the cannabis industry, is adding a new element to its lineup: a cannabis competition. This year marks the debut of the MJBowl awards on December 4th in Las Vegas, produced in partnership with Budist, the first-ever review platform to combine consumer feedback with expert […]
Taking Cannabis Global: Inside Somai Pharmaceuticals’ Multi-Country Strategy
In an industry defined by local operators struggling to stay afloat and confined within their borders, Michael Sassano, founder and CEO of Somai Pharmaceuticals, has created a blueprint for scaling cannabis worldwide with pharmaceutical discipline and regulatory agility. With headquarters in Lisbon and operations in 12 countries today, Somai is preparing to reach 18 by […]
CSQ Launches Compliance Toolkit for Colorado Operators Following the Certification’s Approval to Audit CO’s Safe Harbor Hemp Products
According to Colorado’s regulators, a Safe Harbor Hemp product is a hemp-derived compound or cannabinoid, whether a finished product or in the process of being produced, that is permitted to be manufactured, produced, packaged, processed, or prepared in Colorado for export, but not permitted to be sold or distributed in Colorado. Cannabis Safety & Quality […]
Don’t Reinvent The Wheel: A Tour of ASTM Standards for Cannabis and Hemp – Part 2
In our previous article, we delved into the foundational ASTM International standards that are shaping the cannabis and hemp industries. We explored the first true universal symbol for cannabis, water activity controls, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards. As we continue this journey, we turn our attention to four additional ASTM International […]
Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: A Tour of ASTM Standards for Cannabis – Part 1
In the realm of consumer safety, minimum standards form a critical safety net that allows businesses and regulators alike with necessary guidelines. From our food and medicines, railroad tracks to bicycle helmets, crayons to cribs, standards are everywhere. Knowing where the lanes are and how to move inside of them provides the structure needed to […]