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Cannabis industry jobs, like many others, are in a constant state of flux as the nation struggles with inflation and economic uncertainty. Plenty of headlines coined the legal cannabis industry as “pandemic-proof.” However, as inflation continues to slow down spending, it has become painfully evident that the industry is not recession-proof, and many cannabis companies are taking a hard look at their bottom line.

Tetrahydrocannabinol comes in many forms naturally, and thanks to modern chemistry, many more can be created. Originally published at https://www.cannabistech.com/articles/differences-between-natural-and-synthesized-thc/

FDA regulations for CBD in food and beverages may be just around the corner, according to recent headlines. Agency officials from the US Food and Drug Administration recently announced plans for publishing their recommendations on CBD as a novel food ingredient citing concerns over long-term consumption. https://www.cannabistech.com/articles/cbd-headlines-signal-changes-coming-to-hemp/

With the help of Green Goddess Supply, we’re launching a new video series all about home-grow technology and how to grow quality cannabis right in your own living room! Read the full article here: https://www.cannabistech.com/articles/growing-with-cannabis-tech-technology-for-the-diy-home-grower/ Buy your own Green Goddess Grow Tent System with Concierge Service!

Online e-commerce solutions aren't just for consumers. Our B2B marketplace can help business owners make informed purchasing decisions. Cannabis and hemp producers can find various supplies and equipment on marketplace sites like CannabisTech.com. Sites like ours offer a convenient way to comparison shop for the best prices on everything from grow lights to hydroponic systems to crop management systems. Additionally, producers can also find helpful information to make informed purchase decisions or even ask questions during their evaluation process. 10 TYPES OF TECHNOLOGY USED IN COMMERCIAL CANNABIS PRODUCTION FOUND ON CANNABIS TECH’S MARKETPLACE Indoor grow lights Heating and ventilation Crop monitoring and management software Greenhouse automation Nutrient delivery systems Water filtration and purification Pest and disease control Cannabis extraction equipment Packaging and labeling Post-Harvest Equipment 5 BENEFITS OF A CANNABIS TECH MARKETPLACE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP A visual storefront with unlimited product listings generating leads to a URL of your choice. A product feature in our newsletter to 20k subscribers on a rotating basis. Ability to publish up to 3 announcements or articles per month on our industry news page. Discounts on other forms of media, such as custom content, podcasts, or video production. Inclusion in Cannabis Tech-sponsored, topic-specific panel discussions throughout the year. Contact us today to get your company listed on Cannabis Tech. Save 55% on your membership if you sign up before January 1st, 2023!

Entheogens, including cannabis, faced one of their most restrictive environments in the 20th century. Now, as attitudes shift, several countries are investing in research using psilocybin mushrooms, MDMA, Ketamine, and other substances previously listed as some of the most dangerous materials in the country. With this shift comes a new wave of technological opportunity, and companies are poised to offer these substances to the public. Original post: https://www.cannabistech.com/articles/vr-and-entheogens-beyond-third-eye-insights/

Join us for this round-table discussion featuring the different industry perspectives from multiple segments of cannabis.  In this episode: Cannabis may have skirted the economic woes of the pandemic, however, no one has been unscathed by the effects of inflation.  We asked 4 industry experts from different cannabis sectors to join us to talk about how inflation has impacted their businesses and their thoughts on the recent moves in Washington.   Our panel includes:    Laura Bianchi, Partner at Bianchi & Brandt  Kai Kirk - Chief Product Officer at Blaze  Eddie Franco - Director of Policy at Nabis  Greta Brandt - President at The Flower Shop https://www.cannabistech.com/webcasts/a-tech-moment/panel-inflation-pandemic-and-politics/

Read the full article on CannabisTech Media & Marketplace After making nearly 1 million deliveries, this cannabis delivery company is changing the game. "You want to control your own data, you want to control your own SEO, and you want to have the technology be nimble enough to launch new segments - to customize." At least, that's what Jessie May wants from any technology that supports cannabis delivery. Jessie and her partner, Robert Spearin, are co-founders of Mountain Remedy, a cannabis delivery company in the Bay Area. Throughout making nearly a million deliveries, they experienced more than a few frustrations with the status quo. Now at the helm of Greenrush, a technology platform for delivery companies, Jessie and Robert are working to put control over the delivery experience back into the hands of the businesses and brands serving cannabis consumers.

As discretionary funds shrink in most pockets, consumers find that both supermarket and dispensary shelves look sparser and more expensive than usual. Most habitual consumers may react by opting for more affordable cannabis products. But are affordable options becoming less available? President of Veritas Fine Cannabis, Jon Spadafora, uncovers the connection between premium quality and premium pricing and just how consumers and producers are driving new market standards. THE CONSUMER WANTS PREMIUM CANNABIS Today, consumers have access to more varieties and higher quality cannabis flower, oil, and a growing range of alternative extracts. It’s been traditionally difficult to predict quality solely from the physical and olfactory characterization of marijuana flowers before legalization. But consumers are getting more thoughtful about products and what goes into producing them. They’re looking at labels and can weigh factors such as cost and quality into their purchasing decisions. “We have crossed a line where most people who are purchasing cannabis have done so primarily in legal environments. It's not like the old days when you bought cannabis from someone who had it without a ton of control over what was available to purchase. Today consumers go into a store with certain expectations, and it is on the brands to make information available that allows the consumer to purchase the right product,” responded Spadafora when asked how consumer habits are adapting to premium-priced cannabis. Read the full article on CannabisTech.

Hemp-derived cannabinoids have gained a significant market share thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill and COVID-19. But CBD companies may ruin this progress with incompetent product creation. Read this article at CannabisTech.

Read the full article on CannabisTech. With the looming threat of exploding energy prices choking Europe, the cannabis conversation becomes even more relevant. While medical and recreational cannabis continues to spread through the world, the industrial use of the plant, particularly that of BioDiesel, woefully lags. DON’T WASTE FOOD USE CANNABIS WASTE FOR FUEL One of the trickiest aspects of sourcing biofuel is that many suitable options, such as tallow, soy, and wheat, are staple food products. Due to this, many countries are slow to pursue these fuel options as it requires sacrificing food. While fuel is essential, sustenance is arguably more so. Yet cannabis, a largely inedible plant, offers an excellent opportunity to produce biofuels without threatening the caloric intake of a population. Since at least 2010, there have been studies published on the effectiveness of cannabis as a source of biofuel. UConn converted 97% of a hemp oil sample into biodiesel that year. The stalk, leaves, and other above-ground parts can be harvested for sugar yields and then fermented into ethanol. Yet, progression in the field has stalled, apparently due to a lack of demand. As it takes cannabis only a few weeks to grow, the issue isn’t supply. Even if there is not enough cannabis waste to convert into biofuel, the industry can quickly produce it. Proper processing centers may be more difficult to find, but with enough ingenuity, a region such as Europe could likely muster up the needed equipment and space. Considering the coming winter season now is the time to invest in alternative fuel sources, whether nuclear or a green energy solution such as cannabis-sourced fuels. The issue holding back this field is the same issue holding back cannabis manufacturing unilaterally, namely, the aforementioned lack of processing plants. Both innovative and nationalized solutions, or as is more likely, private innovation in the field, could address this bottleneck. Once someone seizes this opportunity, the use of cannabis fuels could be made mainstream. It is of note that this idea was one shared by Henry Ford.

Read the full article on CannabisTech Ask any indoor cannabis grower how important their lighting formula is to the success of their harvest, and they're likely to say it can make or break a growing season. Growers also attest that a one size fits all approach to indoor cannabis grow lighting results in wasted energy and money. When it comes down to it, every cannabis cultivar has individual needs and responds to the light they receive. Sativas, for instance, are generally thought to be more "light hungry" than indica cultivars. This creates an opportunity for the most dedicated grower to fine-tune their lighting recipe to the strains they are growing and let the test-zone adjustments begin. Finding master recipes begins with making minor adjustments and documenting every step.

Companies like Nabis are meeting cannabis brands’ demand for more accurate data metrics to get their products effectively and optimally to market. From licensing to payment systems to demographic shifts, data analytics are breaking barriers to success. Read the full article here.....