Puerto Rico continues to evolve in the cannabis and hemp business. Join thousands of industry professionals and gain information on this profitable and expanding market at the 2023 Puerto Rico CannaTech Expo. As the largest cannabis business expo in Puerto Rico, this is a must-attend event for everyone in the industry. Taking place March 2-3 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, attendees can … [Read more...] about The Largest Cannabis Business Expo in Puerto Rico
Weed From Illegal NYC Shops Found to Contain Harmful Contaminants
About 40 percent of cannabis products purchased from 20 illicit stores in New York City were found to contain harmful contaminants such as E. coli, lead, and salmonella, according to a report commissioned by the New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association. One of the products purchased also included double the amount of advertised THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. “Allowing … [Read more...] about Weed From Illegal NYC Shops Found to Contain Harmful Contaminants
New Recreational Dispensary Makes Debut in Maine
On Friday, October 21, Theory Wellness opened its fourth adult-use Maine dispensary in the heart of New England’s premier shopping destination: the Kittery Outlets. The presence of a recreational dispensary in this district demonstrates how far regulated cannabis has come on the East Coast. Featuring A Variety of New Cannabis Products The new location at 8 Dexter Lane is just minutes off … [Read more...] about New Recreational Dispensary Makes Debut in Maine
Idaho Prohibiting Pet CBD Product Sales
The state of Idaho is set to ban the sale of pet CBD and other hemp-derived products beginning November 1, 2022.“Safe levels of hemp and hemp-derived products in animal feed have not yet been established under federal or state law. As such, these products are not approved feed ingredients and cannot lawfully be added to or incorporated into commercial feed. This includes feeds, treats, and … [Read more...] about Idaho Prohibiting Pet CBD Product Sales
CBD Market Needs More Transparency
CBD purity testing for three main contaminants — microbes, pesticides, or heavy metals — is crucial for manufacturers, seeing as harmful contaminants can be unwittingly harbored within hemp crops and hurt end users. Leafreport, a CBD industry watchdog, released a report in late May which found that only seven percent of brands test for these contaminants. The popularity of CBD continues … [Read more...] about CBD Market Needs More Transparency
The Yin & Yang of THC and CBD
Cannabinoids work together to create the entourage effect which creates the experience you get from cannabis. There are over a hundred of them, but the main ones are THC and CBD and the balance between them is important. THC THC is the main driver of the entourage effect. It causes the buzz and hallucinogenic high from smoking. THC is usually what you’re looking for in a sativa – energy, … [Read more...] about The Yin & Yang of THC and CBD
Delta-8 Legality is Changing
Many in the business assume delta-8 is protected by the 2018 Farm Bill. The reality however, is that delta-8 sits in a grey area and it’s legality is dependent on an interpretation of specific wording in the bill. Recently Nevada activated Senate Bill 49, which clearly identifies delta-8 as a regulated THC and prohibits ‘synthetic cannabinoids’ from being produced, sold, or offered for sale … [Read more...] about Delta-8 Legality is Changing