The cannabis industry has a serious trust issue when it comes to lab testing, which is incredibly disappointing. In virtually every other industry, whether it’s pharmaceuticals, food safety, or environmental testing, labs are the beacon of integrity and accuracy. They are relied upon to provide unbiased, scientifically sound data that protects both consumers and businesses. But in cannabis, labs have … Read More
Roots to Results: Understanding Cannabis Bioaccumulation and Its Impact on Product Quality
Cannabis cultivators, producers, and retailers can quickly go from making a profit on products to losing millions if a product fails safety testing. As such, ensuring that quality inputs are being used to help mitigate these failures should be an imperative part of quality processes. However, the importance of input testing is often overlooked. Throughout this blog, we will provide … Read More
What are the Main Compounds Found in Cannabis?
There seems to be a constant focus in the media on terpenes and cannabinoids when it comes to marijuana, but is that all there is to this endlessly surprising plant? The popularity of marijuana has surged both scientifically and publicly, and the focus has shifted to the most distinctive and popular compounds. Several lesser-known compounds within marijuana could have a … Read More
Vertically Integrated Cannabis
What is vertical integration? Vertical integration is an economic term used in business models to describe the systematic affairs of a company. These affairs refer to whether the stages of a company’s supply chain operations are directly owned by that respective company or not. In other words, vertical integration means the entirety of a business’s supply chain is integrated, owned, … Read More
New Florida Requirements for Certified Marijuana Testing Labs
The Florida Department of Health Office of Medical Marijuana Use recently released its requirements for certified marijuana testing. These regulations were originally scheduled for release in 2017, but the road to state certification has been long and difficult. These rules were promulgated based on the Florida government’s emergency rulemaking powers. That means these rules could become active at once, rather … Read More
Did You Know There’s a Medical Marijuana Drive-Through in Florida?
Why do fast food and café chains have drive-thru options? This makes ordering and pickup a timesaver for customers. Well, it looks like several medical marijuana dispensaries are following suit. Several counties in the state are opening cannabis shops with pickup available via drive-thru. Find out how the process works and how you can take advantage of it. How Does … Read More