Posts tagged with "Cannabis Industry"
German Lawmakers Call for Cannabis Legalization Bill to be Expedited
How long is a reasonable amount of time to wait to get permission from the European Union before introducing an adult-use cannabis legalization measure? That is the multi-billion dollar question facing Germany’s Health Minister who made a legalization presentation to Germany’s federal cabinet late last month. The presentation...
Finding Solutions to the Desperate Need for Cannabis Financing
Access to capital has traditionally been a barrier to retailers, growers, distributors, and everyone else in the cannabis space. But as Bob Dylan so succinctly phrased it: The times they are a-changin’ While legalization referendums languished in the halls of Congress, slow progress was being made in individual...
Ireland to See ‘Steppingstone’ Cannabis Reform Measure Introduced
A bill that would legalize the personal use of cannabis in Ireland was expected to be introduced last summer, however, that did not happen. People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny, who has long advocated for cannabis public policy reform in Ireland, is expected to finally introduce the measure in the coming days. The Misuse of Drugs Acts...
Pilot Project in Switzerland to Import Cannabis From Canada?
Cannabis pilot programs are part of an interesting public policy concept that is springing up in Europe. Essentially, cannabis pilot programs provide for limited adult-use cannabis commerce in a designated area and research from the pilot programs provide insight to lawmakers for if/when they craft national cannabis laws and...
Green Wednesday Cannabis Gift and Sale Guide
Cannabis culture has become so distinct it is launching its own holidays and Black Friday is no exception. Green Wednesday is cannabis' biggest day to stock up on the latest gear from the industry's top retailers. Stocking stuffers and new rollouts abound in our official Green Wednesday Buyer's Guide. Did Christmas just come...Why Should I Make My Cannabis Website ADA Compliant?
When President George W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, a new era of civil rights for the disabled was born. New buildings were required to be handicap accessible and discrimination against the disabled was banned. And as of 2021, it also means websites must be ADA-compliant. But not all websites are...
Can Automation Save Your Cannabis Business From Recession?
Everyone is talking about the recession. We are all feeling its impact one way or another. If you are running a cannabis business, you might already be seeing signs that tough times are up ahead. Since the rising cost of goods means shoppers have less cash, competition is much stiffer. Some retailers are already marking down prices...
Round 2: Mike Tyson is Back in the Cannabis Game
Mike Tyson is a man of many talents, but one particular set of skills is heralded above all others by his fans — the ability to knock highly trained heavyweight fighters to the ground. With a record of 50 wins (44 by knockout) and only six losses in his career, it’s no wonder many boxing pundits consider him one of the greatest...
Heat and Control Brings Automation Showroom to MJBizCon 2022
It's time for MJBizCon! This year's show features 1,400 exhibitors, 320,000 square feet of expo floor, and more than 180 speakers. Plus, pre-show forums give niche operators a chance to connect with those specifically in their field before the big show kicks off. Among the many exhibitors bringing their best and brightest together...
The Cannabis Clock: Countdown to Legalization
One of the biggest questions when talking about cannabis is when will the United States legalize it? Will it ever happen? The short answer is yes, it’s coming. But when? To help others understand when legalization will arrive, I decided to create “the Cannabis Clock.” The Cannabis Clock is modeled after the Doomsday Clock. The...
Dip Devices: Dabbing for a Cause
Cannabis culture has always been about community. Sharing favorite strains with friends, helping patients access the medicine they need, or even advancing sustainable practices through hemp — all promote the notion of putting people and the planet first. Dip Devices is one company on a mission to improve our world one dab at a...
Sacramento Rolls Out Cannabis Dispensary Video Surveillance Mandate
Cannabis is an industry that involves a certain amount of risk. Banking and financing can be a challenge and growth can be unpredictable. Since cannabis is a highly sought after asset, theft and robbery are also risks for dispensaries. To help mitigate this risk, Sacramento, California, is mandating that cannabis dispensaries in the...
3 Technologies Clapping Back at Hemp’s Solvent Problem
Research from Vantage predicts America’s CBD market will reach $47.22 billion by 2028. People use hemp-derived CBD on their skin, in drinks, and even give it to pets. While hemp oil is safe, is it created safely? Hemp oil extraction often involves chemical solvents such as butane or ethanol — both are flammable and...
Automation Makes the Pre-Roll Process Quick and Consistent
Compliance, compliance, compliance. It’s a word everyone in the cannabis industry has to consider daily. Compliance regulations are largely a positive thing for consumers, ensuring products are accurately labeled, sufficiently packaged, and safe from small hands that may mistake a THC-infused gummy for a piece of...
Cannabis is Impacting Commercial Real Estate Demand in 2023
As more states legalized marijuana, more businesses opened to sell it for medicinal or recreational uses, or both. This has impacted commercial real estate demand, with a potential for continued growth across the nation as more states consider formally legalizing cannabis. Commercial Real Estate Demand Gets High Considering...
Controlled Growth: Mitigating Cyber Vulnerabilities in Cannabis’ Automated Systems
As technology continues to grow its influence on the cannabis industry, it is important to ensure that the security of our operational technology (OT) systems evolves. Often when cybersecurity is brought up, people first thing of information technology (IT) systems and vulnerabilities, but it is equally important for organizations...
Cannabis on Sale Soon at Florida Gas Stations
It took until 2022, but your teenage dreams are finally coming true. Weed is soon to become available at Circle K gas stations. Cannabis has come a long way since its humble beginnings. So far, in fact, it has come full circle … K. Instead of buying black market pot from the guy (or girl) perennially glued to the side wall of...
The Countdown Begins for the World CBD Awards in Barcelona
For a billion dollars, you could purchase 1000 particle accelerators. You could take a trip around the world in a luxury jet with 48 of your closest friends. You could fly to space for a 10-day vacation on the International Space Station — twenty times. A billion dollars is a lot of money, but it’s only one seventh of what North...