Focus Article
An MSO’s Perspective on the New York Market
At the recent Business of Cannabis event in New York, Robert Sciarrone, Chief Revenue Officer at Curaleaf, shared an MSO’s insider view on why he believes New York is poised to become the best cannabis market on the planet. Sciarrone began by reflecting on his early years as a cannabis-focused venture capitalist. Through his firm, […]
How Does the X-Ray Method Work in Decontamination?
As cannabis production scales and testing standards tighten, cultivators face increasing pressure to ensure their products are free from harmful microbes without compromising quality. Decontamination, the process of removing or killing microorganisms, has become a common step in post-harvest processing. Traditional methods come with trade-offs that can alter the plant’s potency, aroma, or appearance. Until […]
The State Of New York’s Cannabis Industry 2025
Jason Ambrosino, a disabled Army veteran and founder of Veterans Holdings, entered the New York market in 2019 under the state’s hemp program with the goal of cultivating and manufacturing cannabis. But despite holding a 5,000-square-foot indoor cultivation license, he decided not to build out his facility. The reason, he says, is simple: “The registered […]
Platform Launches Promising Insurance Coverage for Medical Cannabis—For Real?
A new health-tech company, EM2P2, has launched CannaLnx, a HIPAA-compliant platform it claims will make medical cannabis reimbursable under traditional health insurance plans for the first time in the U.S. The system, announced in partnership with the American Council of Cannabis Medicine (ACCM), is described as the digital backbone behind ACCM’s “Elevated States” program, which […]
Target Just Opened the Door — Is Your Brand Compliance-Ready for Mass Retailers?
Target’s decision to start selling hemp-derived THC beverages marks a major milestone for the cannabis industry and a reality check for brands hoping to follow. Selling into mass retail is not just about scaling production or packaging appeal. It requires proving that your product meets the same safety and manufacturing standards as food, pharma, and […]
How ESOPs Can Save Cannabis Businesses A Ton of Money While Doing Good
In cannabis, it sometimes feels like every financial conversation ends the same way: “If not for 280E, we’d be thriving.” That line gets repeated in boardrooms and investor decks across the country, and for good reason. Section 280E has choked margins, slowed growth, and kept great operators from building real wealth. What most people don’t […]
Cannabis Quality Conference Dates, Location Announced
Innovative Publishing Company, Inc., the publisher of Cannabis Industry Journal has announced the return of the Cannabis Quality Conference (CQC), taking place October 16-18, 2023 at the Hilton in Parsippany, New Jersey. Presented by Cannabis Industry Journal, the CQC is a business-to-business conference and expo where cannabis industry leaders and stakeholders meet to build the […]