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Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) & Pathogen Diagnostics: A Comprehensive Overview

Hop latent viroid (HLVd) has gained attention as the molecular cause of “dudding disease” and is causing significant economic losses in the cannabis industry.1,2 Estimates indicate that upwards of 4 billion dollars of market value are lost each year to this pathogen alone.3 The impact of HLVd on cannabis plants necessitates the development and implementation […]

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Navigating ISO/IEC 17025: Key Considerations for Cannabis Lab Software

In some states, cannabis testing facilities must undergo a third-party audit as a condition for obtaining their license. This may involve obtaining an ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, which requires an evaluation from a qualified auditor. Alternatively, some laboratories may undergo a voluntary audit in certain regions to showcase their competency. ISO/IEC 17025 is a widely acknowledged […]

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Building An Integrated Pest Management Plan – Part 5

This is the fifth in a series of articles designed to introduce an integrated pest management framework for cannabis cultivation facilities. To see Part One, an overview of the plan and pest identification, click here. For Part Two, on pest monitoring and record keeping, click here. For Part Three, on preventative measures, click here. For […]

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An Inside Look at the Creation and Growing Popularity of Solventless Cannabis Products

A top product trend this year is the rise of solventless cannabis products, according to recent statistics from cannabis market analyst firm BDSA. In fact, from June 2021 to June 2022, BDSA research also showed that the category grew an average of 132% each month. Copperstate Farms Nearly all cannabis products start with cannabis concentrates, […]

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The Sensory Branding Opportunity for Cannabis Products

Cannabis brands are facing a proverbial fork in the road: determining whether their product evolves into a luxury consumable or affordable agricultural commodity. While it is reasonable to assume the cannabis market space will organically grow into a luxury goods industry such as wine and spirits, the luxury brands that serve as the foundation of […]

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A Research Study on the Antimicrobial Properties of Cannabis

Inexpensive in vitro Methods to Evaluate the Impact of Cannabinoid-containing Products on Sentinel Lactobacillus spp.  S. Lewin 1, A. Hilyard2, H. Piscatelli1, A. Hangman1, D. Petrik1, P. Miles2, and C. Orser2 1MatMaCorp Inc, Lincoln NE; 2Apothercare LLC, Boston MA  Abstract The public has readily embraced cannabidiol (CBD) in countless unregulated products that benefit from commercial promotion […]

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Ask the Experts: Supply Chain Risks in Hemp & Cannabis

There are a lot of risks throughout the entire supply chain in the cannabis and hemp markets. Legal and regulatory issues, quality control reliability, security problems, product safety, potency, and constantly changing supply and demand are just a few major risks cannabis operators must stay on top of. A lot of companies mitigate these risks […]

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Stemming the Tide: Strategies for Cannabis Testing Labs & Regulators to Address THC Inflation and Lab Shopping

The cannabis industry in the United States is booming. In just a few years, it has gone from a small, underground market to a multi-billion-dollar industry. This growth is due in part to the legalization of cannabis in many states, as well as the growing public acceptance of its use for both medical and recreational […]

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Rise of the Machines: The Case for Automation in the Cannabis Industry

The Case for Automation in the Cannabis Industry History has shown that if companies fail to innovate when new technology emerges, even household name brands with enormous market share can squander their success if they are blind to anything that could ever unseat them from the top. Kodak developed digital camera technology in the 1970s […]

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New Jersey Market Grows, Regulators Make Licensing Progress

2023 has so far been a productive year for the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), the government body tasked with overseeing the state’s medical and adult use cannabis markets. The licensing process since New Jersey first launched its adult use cannabis market has been slow, but intentional and systematic. When the state first launched […]

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