House Committee Approves Cannabis Research Bill, Aurora Cannabis Buys South American Lab: Week in Review
Marijuana Industry News September 14, 2018
It’s no secret that quality plant material produces quality extracts, but challenges lie in ensuring this quality and finding the right extractor to work with, according to Pete Patterson, co-founder and chief operating officer of Vitalis Extraction Technology, a Canada-based engineering and manufacturing company that produces industrial supercritical CO2... Read more
Early Lab Tests Show 18-Percent Failure Rate in California’s Cannabis Market Since July 1
Marijuana Industry News September 14, 2018
When the first batch of newly mandated California cannabis test results was made public in late July, the results weren’t terrific. About 20 percent of cannabis products had failed for one reason or another. “First tests are in,” an Orange County Register headline read, “and 1 in 5 marijuana... Read more
Manhattan DA’s Office Drops More Than 3,000 Open Marijuana Cases
Marijuana Industry News September 14, 2018
When the first batch of newly mandated California cannabis test results was made public in late July, the results weren’t terrific. About 20 percent of cannabis products had failed for one reason or another. “First tests are in,” an Orange County Register headline read, “and 1 in 5 marijuana... Read more
Whisky Exec Drops Single Malt for World of Cannabis
Marijuana Industry News September 14, 2018
When the first batch of newly mandated California cannabis test results was made public in late July, the results weren’t terrific. About 20 percent of cannabis products had failed for one reason or another. “First tests are in,” an Orange County Register headline read, “and 1 in 5 marijuana... Read more
Mel Frank’s Solo Photo Exhibition, ‘When We Were Criminals,’ Opens in New York City
Marijuana Industry News September 14, 2018
When the first batch of newly mandated California cannabis test results was made public in late July, the results weren’t terrific. About 20 percent of cannabis products had failed for one reason or another. “First tests are in,” an Orange County Register headline read, “and 1 in 5 marijuana... Read more
Op ed: What’s up with politicians suddenly embracing marijuana?
Cannabis Culture September 14, 2018 0
It’s not just because it’s 4/20 – though that contributed to at least one major senator’s announcement that he’s come around to the idea of decriminalizing marijuana. Marijuana legalization advocates say they’ve had the best week in Washington since, well, ever. And it’s thanks to politicians on both sides,... Read more
This architect used to work for Disney. Now, he designs cannabis retail stores.
Cannabis Culture September 14, 2018 0
From Disneyland to dispensaries faster than you can say “Magic Mountain”. Architectural design firm The McBride Company, headquartered in Vermont, has created everything from restaurants to hotels, theaters, casinos and most notably over the last two decades, its been the sole design ambassador for Margaritaville. Now the firm is... Read more
Op-ed: Hemp never belonged on the controlled-substances list
Cannabis Culture September 14, 2018 0
Attorney General Jeff Sessions does not like marijuana, and the feds could crack down on Colorado’s booming industry at any time. But hemp — marijuana’s non-intoxicating cousin — has a powerful ally in Washington. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing to legitimize industrial hemp. It is past time... Read more
Marijuana millionaires riding Canada’s legalization wave
Cannabis Culture September 14, 2018 0
Terry Booth didn’t expect his life would come full circle, thanks to marijuana. He sold pot in high school, peddling quarter ounces for C$25 ($19) to help out his dad. He spent the next two decades working as an electrician and entrepreneur, and planned to semi-retire to the golf... Read more
Aurora makes big move into European hemp, CBD market
Industrial Hemp NewsInternational News September 14, 2018 0
Continuing its global acquisition spree, Aurora Cannabis acquired two Lithuanian hemp companies for 6.3 million euros ($7.3 million) in cash and stocks. Edmonton, Alberta-based Aurora acquired hemp grower and processor Agropro UAB, which has some 4,000 acres growing hemp, and Agropro’s sister company, Borela UAB, which processes and distributes organic... Read more
