Category Archives: cannabis business

Cannabis Suppositories? A New Frontier for Wellness Brands

Cannabis suppositories, perhaps an unexpected consumer packaged good, are quietly creeping onto dispensary shelves across North America. The power of cannabis suppositories has never been a secret among chronically ill patients, but for the general public, vaginal and/or rectal administration has remained too taboo or embarrassing to discuss openly.  With roughly 50 million cannabis consumers […]

EU Offers ‘Good Feedback’ on German Cannabis Legalization

The push to legalize adult-use cannabis in Germany received a significant boost today, with reports surfacing that the nation’s health minister has received “very good feedback” from the European Commission regarding his plan to legalize cannabis for adult use in Germany and launch regulated adult-use sales. Minister Karl Lauterbach reportedly stated that “in the next few weeks” […]

50% of New Gloves Test Positive for Fecal Matter

Though disposable gloves are a staple in many stages of cannabis cultivation and processing, most wearers never give a second thought to the possibility of glove cross-contamination that could jeopardize their products. But, as the evidence mounts, it’s a concern that likely requires more than just a passing glance. At stake is the health and […]

Expert Advice on Branding That Lasts

As the cannabis market expands worldwide with new strains, upstart cannabis manufacturers, and many established entities, the need for cannabis companies to differentiate themselves is immediate. The key word is branding, and it’s a lot more complicated than searing a cow.  What is Branding? Brand management is crucial for the cannabis space. Evan Berglund is […]

What Has Missouri’s Adult-Use Market Shown Us So Far?

Missouri’s recreational market just launched in February and it’s booming. Statewide cannabis sales in February alone surpassed $100 million. This is over twice what was brought in after the initial month of sales in Illinois, a state with double the population of Missouri. Knowing this, it seems as though the “Show Me State” is showing […]

International Cannabis Policy Agreement Serves No Purpose

Last week the United Nations’ International Narcotics Control Board issued a press release in which the international body expressed, “concern over the trend to legalize non-medical use of cannabis, which contravenes the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs.” In its 2022 Annual Report, the International Narcotics Control Board outlined the following, as also mentioned in last week’s press […]