quality
The Overlooked Risks of Hardware in Pipes, Vapes and Dab Rigs
For years, much of the conversation around cannabis quality has focused on what goes into the product: potency, pesticides, solvents, microbial contamination, terpene profiles, and certificates of analysis. That scrutiny is necessary, but it stops one step too soon. Cannabis is burned in a pipe, heated inside a vaporizer cartridge, exposed to a high-temperature surface […]
Study Finds Colder BHO Extraction Produces Cleaner Cannabis Concentrates
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 […]
How CPG Standardization Can Help Cannabis Edibles Scale
Imagine buying a standard over-the-counter pain reliever in Miami, and then buying the same brand in Denver, only to find the second bottle is twice as potent because of the altitude where it was manufactured. In any mainstream industry, this could trigger an immediate federal recall. In the cannabis industry, it is a daily operational […]
What Makes a Healthcare-Ready Cannabinoid Ingredient?
For much of the cannabinoid supply market, the model has been simple: make the molecule, test the batch, sell the material. If the product meets basic specifications, passes third-party testing, and can be produced at a competitive price, it is considered ready for market. That model has supported much of the consumer cannabinoid industry, where […]
5 Air Quality Mistakes That Are Costing Cannabis Growers
Cannabis cultivation is, at its core, a controlled environment business, and air quality remains one of the most consistently underestimated variables in the operation. Contaminated batches, worker health complaints, and odor violations affecting neighboring communities can all be traced back to air-handling decisions made early in facility design or overlooked during scale-up. Mandatory testing gets […]
CSQ Launches EU GMP Tool to Help Cannabis Businesses Break Into European Markets
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 […]
What Cultivators Are Talking About in New Jersey
New Jersey is a highly desirable cannabis market for new operators because of its rapid billion?dollar growth, strong consumer demand, and status as one of the most profitable yet undersupplied markets on the East Coast. Cultivators came together at the recent IgniteIt event to share their perspectives on the market. Genetic preservation, price compression, the […]
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 […]
How Cannabis Brands Plan To Drive Retail Sales in 2026
Retailers are not in the business of building brands. They are in the business of selling products. The most effective way to earn buyer attention is still the same: proven sales velocity paired with brand awareness that brings customers through the door. Retail Is the Battleground Brendan McKee, co-founder of Massachusetts dispensary Silver Therapeutics, wants […]
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 […]