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While the marijuana industry has been growing greatly in North America, it is not the only one. The hemp industry is also seeing a rise of new farmers and start-ups due to changes to regulations throughout Canada and the United States. This influx of hemp farming and start-ups are directly…

Following in the footsteps of packaging in general, sustainable or “green” packaging is now making in-roads in the cannabis sector.

As with any relatively new, or in this case, newly legalized industry, cannabis is ripe with possibilities for innovation. Ironically the very U.S. federal laws that create some confusion over legality and in turn a lack of federal standards can be an advantage for innovation in the packaging sector. Accommodating…

One of the most common questions being asked these days by aspiring cannabis processors is “Which method of extraction should I use? CO2 or ethanol?” The answer to this question is another question. What products are you going to produce and in what volume? There are advantages and disadvantages to both methods…

Large-scale cannabis production presents growers with great opportunity and great challenge: Even the most skilled cannabis growers discover it can be both difficult and costly to scale traditional production methods to commercial levels. Growing precision, operational efficiency and production costs can become far more critical as an operation expands. As…

Effectively marketing yourself at trade shows, in retail environments, and through live events is critical to establishing yourself as a leading cannabis brand.

The phenomenal growth of the cannabis industry offers enormous rewards for those willing to take the risk to set up a business. But with this opportunity comes stiff competition. How can you set yourself apart in this fast-growing market? Below are four tips that can help you refine your focus…

The cannabis industry is growing larger and faster than ever. For testing labs, analyzing cannabis can be challenging, from laboratory setup and ensuring maximum throughput of samples to generating client reports and preserving data integrity. More importantly, as state and country rules and regulations evolve, cannabis labs need instrumentation and…

Virtual Crypto Technologies, Inc. announced recently the development of a proprietary crypto payment solution specifically developed for cannabis dispensaries. The innovative technology, projected to be released by the end of 2018, will give dispensaries the ability accept payments with cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin. The Virtual Crypto solution will facilitate transactions with…

Meet Approach – A self-order kiosk tailored to meet the specific needs of cannabis dispensaries. Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. and ADUSA, Inc.have designed the Approach kiosk to assist dispensary owners looking for additional ways to reduce wait times and offer an enhanced customer experience for medical and recreational marijuana…