The Role of HACCP in Edibles Production
As cannabis legalization sweeps across the country, many food safety regulations for edibles have been enacted. As of this writing, there are 37 states with medical cannabis programs and 18 [...]
State Cannabis News Roundup: Mississippi Legalizes, Measures in Several States Are on Deck
Mississippi recently became the 37th state to legalize cannabis for medical use. In January, legislators voted to pass the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act (by one of the most significant [...]
State Series: Washington State Embraces Edibles Food Safety Regulations
Washington and Colorado legalized recreational marijuana in late 2012, becoming the first states to enact laws allowing adults to purchase and consume marijuana without a prescription. There are now [...]
Why Micro Programs are Important for Cannabis Companies
Food manufacturers are intensely aware that they are responsible for ensuring their products are safe for consumers. After all, manufacturers have numerous food safety regulations to follow, from the [...]
Lessons Edibles Makers Can Learn from the Food Industry
As more states legalize medical and recreational-use cannabis, there is a growing market for cannabis gummies, chocolates, baked goods, and beverages, in addition to a growing concern over the [...]
What to Expect in the Cannabis Edibles Sector in 2022
Optimism is strong for cannabis markets in 2022 as more states implement frameworks for medical and recreational-use cannabis. Even though there's consensus in the industry that federal legalization is [...]
State Series: Connecticut Establishing Recreational-Use Cannabis Policies
Connecticut residents can now possess and consume cannabis in various forms, including baked edibles, but new cannabis retailers likely won't open in the state until late 2022. In June, [...]
Cannabis Safety Training for Critical Industry Roles
As with any manufacturer of products designed to be consumed, cannabis edibles companies need certain measures in place to ensure they’re making a safe, high-quality product. Participating in cannabis [...]
State Series: Medical, Recreational-Use Cannabis in South Dakota
South Dakota is closer to offering patients medical cannabis, with the state's department of health accepting applications for dispensaries, growers, manufacturers, and testing facilities. South Dakotans in November 2020 [...]
Research Roundup: Medical Use Grows, Spurring Cannabis Research
As more states enact laws that allow patients access to medical marijuana, cannabis research for medical use is gaining traction. Although cannabis for medical or recreational purposes has not [...]