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2022 Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference: June Program Sponsored by Millipore Sigma Click here to watch the recording Agenda Combating Laboratory Shopping Michael Kahn, President & Founder, MCR Labs In this session, Michael Kahn discusses: Economics of lab shopping...

Benjamin Franklin famously advised fire-threatened Philadelphians in 1736 that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” With industry growth and maturation comes increased opportunities and challenges. As the cannabis business matures and spreads...

A utility study can help cannabis growers, cultivators and processors identify opportunities for sales and use tax savings by exposing potential refunds. Thirty-five states currently allow a sales tax exemption for utilities used in manufacturing or processing...

Cannabinoid products for intimate care use are now being sold in the unregulated cannabidiol (CBD) marketplace without proper evaluation of their impact on the vaginal microbiota or women’s health. Cannabinoids can exhibit complex and at times contra intuitive...

As the cannabis industry grows and the category becomes increasingly crowded, package design is more important than ever. Impactful and meaningful branding is key to getting noticed, differentiating from the competition, connecting with consumers and ultimately making...

Mergers and acquisition activity in the cannabis space tripled from 2020 to 2021, and that pace is on track to continue in 2022. With big players entering the global cannabis market, we’re fielding more questions about mergers and acquisitions of cannabis businesses....

Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor. Nothing contained in this post should be construed as investment advice. CV Sciences ($CVSI), the company behind leading brand +PlusCBD, had a meteoric rise in 2018. The U.S. Farm Bill had just passed, legalizing hemp farming...

Ancillary services are a hot topic in the cannabis industry, as they are in many niche industries turning to B2B marketplaces to connect with specialized expertise and products. Platforms such as Amazon Business, Flexport, SupplyHog and others have emerged to connect...