Category: Cannabis Business

Jan 14
Leaders in Cannabis Formulations: Part 1

Natural cannabinoid distillates and isolates are hydrophobic oils and solids, meaning that they do not mix well with water. By formulating these ingredients using various technologies, companies like Caliper and Ripple have learned how to change the solubility properties of the cannabinoids. In addition, formulations can improve bioavailability and onset time of the cannabinoids. Stillwater […]

Jan 13
Jan 13
Jan 13
Advancements in Extraction & the Growth of the Concentrate Category

Due to quick progressions in legalization, today’s cannabis industry bears little resemblance to the industry of five years ago. As the cannabis space gains mainstream acceptance, it resembles more “traditional” industries closely. In turn, how we consume cannabis has changed dramatically within this novel legal framework. A brief visit to a cannabis dispensary quickly illuminates […]

Jan 13
QIMA/WQS to Audit Cannabis Companies as CSQ Certification Body

Back in July of 2020, ASI Global Standards announced the launch of their newest audit standard: The Cannabis Safety & Quality Scheme (CSQ). The scheme is built around ISO requirements and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) requirements. In a press release published in December of 2020, CSQ announced they have added a new licensed […]

Jan 08
The Evolution of Cannabis Entrepreneurship

Cannabis presents a plethora of challenges for entrepreneurs not seen in more traditional industries. Akin to the dot-com boom of the early 2000s, the cannabis industry has seen an astonishing flurry of business over the past decade. Within this dynamic landscape, new cannabis companies come and go on a near-daily basis. To capitalize on novel […]