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Cannabis Dust Linked to Death of Industry Employee
On Jan. 7, 2022, Lorna McMurrey was packing pre-rolls at the Holyoke, Massachusetts, Trulieve location when she became unable to breathe and died. The death is likely a consequence of fine particulate cannabis dust inhalation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a report on the incident last week. Join...
Everything You Need to Know About Delta-8 and THC-O
Delta-8 THC, and more recently, THC-O acetate, have become popular alternatives to traditional cannabis in the last few years, particularly in states where medical or adult-use cannabis is illegal. As the availability of these delta-9 THC analogs increases, many people are asking important questions about the nascent cannabinoids such...
German Finance Minister: Expect Cannabis Legalization in 2023
When it comes to the push for adult-use cannabis legalization there’s no place on earth that is as exciting as Germany right now. Late last year a new coalition government was elected in Germany, and the ‘Traffic Light Coalition,’ as it is commonly referred to, made it clear very quickly that it sought to legalize cannabis for...
Competing for Customers is the Next Evolution of Cannabis
Since 2021, there has been a 22% increase in global sales of cannabis, with some forecasting the U.S. market to reach $40 billion by 2030. As the market expands key forces are at play. Firstly, large companies often referred to as MSOs (multi-state operators), are outpacing the industry trends via mergers and acquisitions. For...
Your Competitive Edge is Your Packaging Technology
Today, nearly every consumer-packaged good from food to pharmaceuticals and now even cannabis products, are seeking the most effective, efficient and advanced formed and sealed packaging. The materials used for this packaging varies from majority plastics to sealed metal cans. The benefits of sealed packaging are widespread:...
Cannabis policy changes in Africa are welcome. But small producers are the losers
Cannabis is a drug crop with a long history in Africa. Alongside coca and opium poppy, it has been subjected to international control for nearly a century. The International Opium Convention of 1925 institutionalised the international control system and extended the scope of control to cannabis. In 1961 a new international convention...
University of Sydney to Offer Free Cannabis Testing
The University of Sydney is launching a fairly robust study in an attempt to, as the university describes it, “investigate cannabis consumption, behaviours, and attitudes among users.” Part of the study involves offering free, anonymous cannabis testing for people that cultivate their own cannabis in the Australian Capital...
New Zealand Approves Sale of Domestic Cannabis Products
The island nation of New Zealand has relied on exports to treat medical cannabis patients so far. Allowing the dispensation of domestically cultivated cannabis will help the nascent industry grow and lower overall costs. Last week, New Zealand officials approved the beginning of the domestically sourced medical cannabis market. The...
France reenters medical marijuana industry after more than a half-century hiatus – a cannabis historian explains
David A. Guba, Jr., Bard Early College Baltimore Early in 2022, the French legislature greenlighted the cultivation of cannabis inside French territory to supply the nation’s ongoing pilot program in medical marijuana. The clinical trials were launched in March 2021 with cannabis supplied from abroad and have been overseen by the...
Canadian Doctors Need Better Education About Cannabis
Despite what some governments around the world may claim, cannabis does indeed possess tremendous medical value. This is repeatedly proven by a growing number of peer-reviewed studies and personal testimonies from suffering patients that have successfully treated their condition(s) with cannabis. So why are many doctors still unfamiliar...
Fifth Annual Cannabis Expo Proves Successful in East Hampton
The fifth annual Cannabis Expo (CanXpo) was held on August 20 at the Clubhouse in East Hampton, New York. It was well-received with close to 550 attendees. It showcased a number of cannabis-forward companies and a host of expert guest panel speakers. Gary Bierfriend is the brainchild of CanXpo and first began producing cannabis...
New Forecast: Global Cannabis Market to Hit $57 Billion by 2026
A new report from BDSA, an international cannabis industry data company, was published this week which provided new projections and estimates for the emerging global cannabis industry. “The report projects annual global cannabis sales to grow from $30 billion in 2021 to $57 billion in 2026, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...
Cannabis Consumption Not Linked to Changes in Motivation: New Study
Historically, cannabis consumers have been portrayed by cannabis opponents as lazy ‘do nothings’ that sit on couches all day eating potato chips. Those stereotypes have also been perpetuated in mainstream media. Unfortunately for cannabis opponents, there are numerous examples of people in peak physical condition that consume...
Can You Be Allergic to Cannabinoids?
The myths that tarnished the reputation of cannabis for decades are finally starting to subside. Millions of Americans now use cannabis and its derivatives to promote recovery, naturally manage pain, and improve their mental well-being. However, there is still one question that many first-time users have about the drug — can you be...
New Study: THC Offers Symptomatic Relief for Tourette Syndrome
As many as one percent of people worldwide suffer from Tourette Syndrome to some degree, although many cases go undiagnosed. Tourette Syndrome is a nervous system disorder that involves the patient making repetitive movements and/or unwanted sounds. Most cases of Tourette Syndrome start when the sufferer is a child, with...
When is a Smaller Trade Show Better Than a Big One?
What makes a cannabis event worthwhile? It’s not always about the size of the expo floor or the number of attendees. Sometimes, smaller is better. Events that offer educational seminars in line with attendees’ businesses, plus curated exhibitors in those same verticals, can create a more targeted and fulfilling experience. Know...
Can Delta-8 Offer Benefits of Pot With Less Paranoia and Anxiety?
Over the past year, you may have seen something called delta-8 THC or “delta 8” appear in convenience stores and pharmacies alongside CBD gummies, oils and lotions. Delta-8 THC is a hemp-derived compound that’s closely related to delta-9 THC – what’s commonly called THC and is the psychoactive component of cannabis that’s...
CanEx returns to the Montego Bay Convention Center in Jamaica
The business conference and expo features several surprising keynotes. CanEX returns to Jamaica for its fifth annual installment of lively conversation, presentations, and networking at the Montego Bay Convention Center from September 15 to 17. As a Trinidadian and native New Yorker, CanEx CEO Douglas K. Gordon...