Laboratories & Analytics
NIH Releases Scientific Paper on the Therapeutic Value of Acidic Cannabinoids
A new scientific review published in the National Library of Medicine (NIH) shines a spotlight on one of the most overlooked areas of cannabis science: the untapped benefits of acidic cannabinoids naturally produced by Cannabis sativa — THCA, CBDA, CBGA, and CBCA. These compounds are the biosynthetic precursors to THC, CBD, CBG, and CBC. But […]
The Latest CBD Scientific Research From Western Washington University
Josh Kaplan, PhD, is a neuroscientist and associate professor in the Behavioral Neuroscience program at Western Washington University, where his lab focuses on optimizing cannabidiol (CBD) based medicines for pediatric conditions. His work examines not only CBD’s therapeutic potential, but also its long-term developmental effects on the brain, an area of growing importance as cannabinoid […]
Preservation is the Buzzword for 2026
As the cannabis industry readies for the growth surge rescheduling could trigger, it’s getting dangerously close to losing its grip on the craft sector. We are entering the era of the connoisseur, where consumer palates are becoming increasingly sophisticated and demand products that provide a full-spectrum craft experience. They understand the nuances of cannabis and […]
Abstrax Reveals New Formulation Designed to Prevent Vape Product Degradation
Research shows that oxidation, not contamination, is the leading cause of vape oil discoloration, according to a recent white paper from Abstrax Tech. Vape brands, particularly those producing high-end concentrates, have struggled to prevent product degradation in retail environments, where display refrigeration is often limited or nonexistent. As a result, oil discoloration has become a […]
New Study Shows Chromatin Accessibility as Key Factor in Cannabis Potency and Flavor
Genetics determines cannabis potency, flavor, and therapeutic value. Choose the right cultivar, stabilize the right traits, and the chemistry will follow. But a new in-depth biological study suggests that genetics may be only part of the equation. A recent study published in Frontiers in Plant Science reveals that chromatin accessibility—an epigenetic mechanism that determines whether […]
2026 Trends in Cannabis Labeling
As the cannabis industry continues to mature, labeling will continue to shape the way for product identification and consumer safety. Looking ahead to 2026, cannabis businesses face growing pressure to improve accuracy, strengthen compliance, streamline production, and build trust with both regulators and consumers. The most successful organizations will modernize their labeling workflows by focusing […]
The Shift Toward Stability Testing for Cannabis Products
Cannabis products are increasingly held to the same standards as food and pharmaceuticals, and that means verifying how their potency and composition change over time. Cannabis stability testing provides the data needed to establish reliable shelf life, confirm product consistency, and guide formulation optimization for improved stability and performance. Cannabinoids and terpenes are complex, naturally […]
The Industry Is Failing At Last Mile Cannabis Preservation
Multiple scientific studies and lab results have provided compelling evidence that terpenes and volatile metabolites in cannabis rapidly degrade when exposed to light, oxygen, heat, and time, and therefore, reduce the entourage effect that depends on a specific balance of cannabinoids and terpenes. Because of this, what the product label promises is not what the […]
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 […]