DENVER, Colorado – Leafwire and New Frontier Datahave announced an agreement for Leafwire to represent New Frontier Data as a media buyer for subscriber emails. This announcement adds to Leafwire’s growing stable of media partners, and brings their reach to 350,000 cannabis business subscribers.
Leafwire CEO Peter Vogel had this to say: “New Frontier Data is the gold standard for cannabis and hemp industry research, and we’re very excited to add them to our list of media partners. “
Leafwire is a B2B networking and advertising platform that is focussed on cannabis, hemp and psychedelics business professionals. Long considered the “LinkedIn of Cannabis,” Leafwire has 50,000 members, and has fostered nearly half a million connections since 2018. Leafwire partners with cannabis, hemp and psychedelics businesses to find investors, employees, partners, customers, and more.
“We’ve worked with Leafwire for years and applaud the sales and marketing team they’ve built,” said Heather Wicklein, Executive Vice President of Sales & Business Development at New Frontier Data. “We were excited to select Leafwire to be our exclusive sales representation for our newsletter and email marketing products based on their years of experience and trusted reputation within the industry.”
Leafwire Media is a network of 20+ B2B websites, newsletters and podcasts, all focused on cannabis, hemp and psychedelic business professionals. Through one contact at Leafwire Media, we can promote your business or service to more than 350,000 cannabis, hemp and psychedelics business professionals. Leafwire Media acts as a single-point of contact so you can sign one contract with us and we can manage 20+ media partners on your behalf. And we can save you money. Leafwire uses $2 Million+ of past buying power to secure volume rates, saving our advertisers time and money.
New Frontier Data is the premier data, analytics and technology firm specializing in the global cannabis industry, delivering solutions that enable investors, operators, advertisers, brands, researchers and policy makers to assess, understand, engage and transact with the cannabis industry and its consumers.
New Frontier Data was founded in 2014 when viable cannabis market data and reporting did not exist. Today, NFD is recognized as the leading global cannabis data authority serving all stakeholders in the cannabis space. Through accurate and consistent prediction of cannabis market movements, NFD enables industry stakeholders to respond competitively to shifting market dynamics.
Drug Candidate, CQ-001 (cannabidiol “CBD” + IP formula), also demonstrated substantially reduced seizures at higher doses, with less CBD, compared to standard CBD.
(OTC PINK:CANQF) (the “Company” or “CanaQuest“), a clinical-stage life sciences company focused on drug discovery and development of next-generation targeted cannabinoid therapeutics for the central nervous system (CNS), today announced Statistically Significant efficacy results from the Clinical Dose & Efficacy Study (“Study”) conducted by Dr. W McIntyre Burnham, emeritus professor of the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine. In comparison to standard CBD, CQ-001 (cannabidiol “CBD” + IP formula – essential fatty acids) demonstrated 40% more seizure reduction at a medium dose in the maximal electroshock seizure (MES) model. This result indicates that CQ-001 is stronger than standard CBD, and could be used a lower dose to achieve seizure control.
Highlights derived from the Study are as follows:
The enhanced efficacy from these clinical studies further validates the pre-clinical trial results obtained by Dr. Steven Laviolette, a professor and neuroscientist, at Western University.
These results set the stage for substantially smaller dosages of CBD generating the desired results without the negative side effects and will define a dosage of CQ-001 for a clinical trial (Phase II/III, double-blind trial, 60 patients).
CanaQuest has identified the regulatory pathways to obtain Rx Drug Identification Numbers (DINs) in Canada and the USA for Epilepsy rare neurological conditions. CQ- 001, in combination with its proprietary processing and delivery method, is estimated to be approved in about 3 years. “Further testing will be necessary, however preliminary tests suggest that CQ-001 is stronger than regular CBD,” said Burnham, pharmacologist and co-director of EpLink. Paul Ramsay, President, stated, “The Clinical Study results reconfirm the pre-clinical trial results conducted at Western University, and further substantiate the magnitude of this life-changing discovery.” Physicians, psychiatrists, pharmacists, and healthcare practitioners interested in joining our growing network can contact paul@canaquest.com. About: The Ontario Brain Institute – EpLink The Ontario Brain Institute is a provincially funded, not-for-profit organization that accelerates discovery and innovation, benefiting both patients and the economy.
EpLink is the Epilepsy Research Program of the Ontario Brain Institute and is focused on finding new ways to diagnose, treat and improve the lives of people living with drug-resistant epilepsy. The program is funded by the Ontario Brain Institute and aims to bring health innovations directly to the epilepsy community.
About: CanaQuest Medical Corp
CanaQuest Medical, a clinical-stage, life sciences company, is focused on the drug discovery and development of next-generation targeted therapeutics within the endocannabinoid system and specific brain receptors. The Company is focused on treating neurological conditions, such as epilepsy, anxiety, depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder “PTSD”, including addiction. The Company is the industry partner for research and product development with Dr. Steven Laviolette, a professor, and neuroscientist, with decades of experience in the field of mental health and cannabinoids, at Western University. Dr. Laviolette and his team of 13 scientists made two amazing discoveries that are drug candidates targeting neurological conditions: Drug candidate,CQ-001, supported by (cannabidiol “CBD” + IP formula) – molecules bond and synergistically attach to PPAR receptors allowing CQ-001 to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) to target the central nervous system (the brain) with amplified effects and efficacy. CBD by itself did not do this in the pre-clinical trial research. The second Drug candidate, CQ- 002, supported by (cannabinoid “THC” + IP formula), is a safer alternative to all other THC products based on pre-clinical trial results. An OTC (less potent version) of CQ-001, branded as Mentanine®, targeting anxiety, depression, and PTSD (without claims), is available for sale via CanaQuest Store in the US.
Acknowledgement:
CanaQuest has been named: 2022 Global Excellence Awards Best Medical Cannabis and Botanical Oils Product Development Company, 2022 North America – awarded by Global Health & Pharma, UK.
The importance of utilizing a full-service, experienced, and compliant ATM company in dispensaries has never been greater. The continuing shut down of scrip terminals (“cashless ATMs”) is directly affecting your ability to conduct business.
If you’re like any successful business owner, your main goal for your cannabis retail operation is obvious: to remain operational. But your main priority? To ensure customer satisfaction. It goes without saying that you can’t have a successful business without customers. On a more granular level, having cash in your customer’s hands allows them to buy their favorite products, keeps your doors open, and the cash flowing.
ATM Merchant Systems’ Cannabis ATM Program focuses on Network Compliance and Cardholder Experience both leading to customer satisfaction and a bustling retail business. With over 27 years’ experience as a nationally recognized Independent Sales Organization (ISO), ATM Merchant Systems leveraged its knowledge of and relationships in the industry to create a Compliant Cannabis ATM Program that includes Bank Sponsorship, Network Compliance and Approval, Bank Funded Vault Cash and Armored Car. Paired with their proprietary Cash Management System and 24/7, 365-day in-house service team makes their program an industry leader. There is NO cost to the retail business but rather a generous profit-sharing partnership.
Utilizing bank-funded vault cash not only ensures strict Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance but allows ATM Merchant Systems to have unlimited scalability within the United States. Partnerships with the nation’s most reliable ATM manufacturers as well as national armored carriers guarantee quick response times.
While ATM Merchant Systems has many priorities, one of their main focuses is safety within the storefront. Therefore, it’s important to use a professional armored car service that is experienced and insured. ATM Merchant Systems’ program eliminates all risks associated with bringing money in paper bags to load ATMs including: the risk of theft, personal injury, and business liability.
ATM Merchant Systems prides itself on transparency therefore they never mask cannabis business’ identity from Processors, Networks, Banks, or Customers. ATM Merchant Systems encourages the promotion of your legal business name, address, and additional locations. Which is why their custom Digital Signage ATM Topper is included on each ATM machine via their sister company zem-media.com. These showcase your brand, increase sales, and decrease perceived wait times.
Partnering with ATM Merchant Systems means no more issues with cash access, money laundering claims, loss of banking (due to ATM fills), employee theft, high fines, and network disbarment for non-compliant transactions. Experiencing fewer risks allows you to spend more time focused on sales and retail strategy.
Avoid all the risks of “cashless ATM” terminals as they continue to shut down and become less viable. Give ATM Merchant Systems a call today.
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Indiva Advisors LLP (Las Vegas, NV) is excited to share details of their participation at the upcoming MJ Biz conference in Law Vegas, Nevada. Partners Jessica Velazquez and Katye Maxson-Landis will be bringing their signature brand of thought- leadership to educate new industry entrants and veterans alike.
Indiva Advisors, LLP is known for education, advocacy, and activism at Federal, State, and local levels. Focusing on tax policy considerations, social equity, interstate commerce, social consumption and emerging psylocibin regulatory developments, the firm brings thoughtful, elegant accounting and tax solutions to every discussion.
Chief Operating Officer Katye Maxson-Landis will be appearing with The BuzzKillas on Thursday, November 17 at a Main Conference Breakout session. Moderator Kate Robertson will lead a conversation on lessons learned from nine years of legal cannabis with strategic advice from both the legal and accounting perspectives. Entrepreneurs and professional service providers new to the industry can both learn from the experience of early-adopter adult-use markets to weather volatility, and balance short-term and long-term growth strategies.
“Many entrepreneurs continue to jump headfirst into the new cannabis industry without good tax and legal information, a detailed business plan or an understanding of the unique facets of state-legal markets.” says Maxson-Landis. “This leads to mistakes that waste capital, create tensions between owners, operational inefficiencies, and bad business decisions.”
The Buzzkillas formed as an Oregon market braintrust who have been working in highly-regulated cannabis since the beginning and plan to share informative anonymized anecdotes about individual businesses experience of the evolution of compliance regimes and the resulting market shifts. Conference attendees can add the session in their show planner, the group plans a follow up webinar in December for those unable to travel this year.
Managing Partner Jessica Velazquez will be taking part in the Women Grow “takeover” at the MJ BizCon Central booth on Wednesday, November 16. This first-of-its-kind event at MJBiz is an opportunity to highlight amazing women-owned companies, brands, and female entrepreneurs. Jessica will moderate a conversation on cannabis policy at 2pm to discuss progress made in 2022 and hopes for 2023.
“As more states move to better regulated markets, and the Federal Government takes steps to adapt agencies and strategies for a national marketplace, it remains imperative that industry not forget the advocacy that has brought such progress.” states Velazquez. “This is an important time of year to take stock and make strategic plans. Just as we do for our individual businesses, the industry must set priorities to improve existing markets for both consumer and supply-chain and support the new markets coming online.”
Indiva Advisors, LLP will be hosting a booth on the Expo floor (South Hall Lower, 906) for conference attendees interested in learning more about either topic.
ABOUT Indiva Advisors LLP is the leading accounting firm dedicated to the cannabis industry whose team of experts’ service cannabis and hemp businesses in 18 states, ranging from dispensaries to cultivators to ancillary companies. We transform our evolving cannabis industry expertise into innovative, value-added solutions for our clients, business partners and the community. We elevate the standards of ethics and integrity within the industry as it evolves into federal and legal legitimacy.
Jessica Velazquez is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in Illinois & Nevada and a member of the AICPA. She hails from public accounting firms PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young, as well as Zappos.com and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. She serves as Treasurer for the Minority Cannabis Business Association and represents “Small Firms” on the AICPA National Commission on Diversity & Inclusion.
Katye Maxson-Landis is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of both the AICPA and OSCPA. She is well known as a thought leader on 280E taxation issues and related small business concerns. She is a member of the AICPA Cannabis Conference planning committee and OSCPA Women’s Initiative Committee. She provides professional education to CPAs, EAs, bookkeepers, and lawyers through state professional organizations and The Moxy Accountant, a one-of-a-kind NASBA accredited cannabis tax training program.
On October 14th-15th the industry-leading cannabis business exposition, CannaCon, is heading to the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Over the years, CannaCon has established itself as the premier destination for cannabis industry professionals, with unbridled opportunities for business-to-business networking on its exposition floor.
As the first major cannabis exposition to come to Virginia since legalization, CannaCon will once again provide a place for the community to shop, learn, and network. Featuring exhibitors from across the US selling everything you need to grow in the cannabis space from the latest in soil, nutrients, and lighting, to packaging, processing and more.
Each CannaCon expo is uniquely catered to the needs of the local industry — the upcoming event will feature a seminars on Legalization to Licensing: Opening Virginia’s Adult-use Retail Market by JM Pedini Executive Director of Virginia NORML, managing your plants nutrition by Joel Perkins of Key Grow Solutions, How to permanently reduce your cost per pound with Jim Walker of CanGrow Solutions, and so much more.
About CannaCon CannaCon is dedicated to creating and strengthening lifelong partnerships within the emerging cannabis industry. It is our mission to provide a global B2B venue for cannabis businesses, marijuana entrepreneurs, investors and community partners to showcase industry products, people, innovations and technology. We are committed to cultivating business values within the cannabis industry through education and responsible community involvement.
Achievement marks the first weighing system certification specific to the cannabis industry.
Canapa by Paxiom is proud to announce that its Pre-CheQ Analyzer from WeighPack Systems has been awarded the NTEP Certificate of Conformance from the National Conference on Weights and Measures.
After rigorous, repetitive testing of the Pre-CheQ and its electro-magnetic force restoration (EMFR) weigh cell technology, the NCWM issued this prestigious certificate within their Accuracy Class II, used for laboratory weighing of products ranging from cannabis to precious metals.
Engineered to accurately weigh product to 0.001g, the Pre-CheQ weighs product after the weigh filling stage to ensure weight accuracy just prior to product packaging. If the products falls above or below the target weight, it is sent to an accumulation bin for reuse. This type of precise measurement closer to the final container is preferred over other systems that use less accurate strain gauge load cells to weigh individual weigh buckets prior to product dispensing.
Designed to check weigh products directly above the package prior to filling, the Pre-CheQ Analyzer, and its ultra-precise EMFR weigh cell technology, is perfectly suited to weigh cannabis flower, gummies, capsules and other products with seamless integration into bagging and container filling systems.
This compact, modular check weigher also features stainless-steel frame construction, toolless removable re-accumulation and real-time reporting with data export to both USB and seed-to- sale software.
Treez, a cloud commerce technology platform for cannabis retail and supply chain enterprises, today announced that it has become the exclusive retail technology solutions provider for Green4All, an independently owned, adult-use cannabis dispensary located in Brockton, Massachusetts. Treez’s point of sale software enables Green4All to automate compliance and inventory management and track market trends so they can focus on scaling their business. This exciting venture marks the entrance of Treez into the Massachusetts cannabis retail market.
Treez’s expansion strategy strives to repeat the success achieved in the state of California, where the company holds the largest gross merchandise value in the largest retail cannabis market. Treez is also offered in several other key cannabis retail markets including Arizona, Colorado, Michigan and Missouri, with plans to expand into several more states by the end of 2022.
“We’re excited to enter the Massachusetts cannabis market through our relationship with Green4All,” said John Yang, CEO of Treez. “We strive to provide the latest software tools to retailers of all sizes and are proud to serve small businesses like Green4All, and we look forward to helping accelerate their growth.”
The move by Green4All to integrate with Treez comes as the Massachusetts-based company looks for solutions to reporting capabilities and the ability to leverage an open API technology ecosystem. Treez’s impressive open API tools offer retailers a secure, cloud-based platform that enables retailers to exchange data and functionalities with their robust network of partners.
Treez completed the onsite implementation with Green4All this past July and looks forward to continuing to provide best-in-class retail technology along with top-rated service, including 24/7 customer support.
The integration with Treez will allow Green4All to automate Metrc reporting and inventory management, reduce loss and discrepancies, mitigate compliance risks while increasing profit margins. In addition, Treez will support Green4All’s growth by providing market-leading data and analytics to help the retailer understand its customers and make data-driven business decisions to improve the company’s revenue.
“Ultimately, we chose Treez as our retail software solutions provider because of the level of care and customer service they provided to our retail operation,” said Paul Merian, Co-Owner of Green4All. “Previous solutions we implemented failed to provide adequate data and analytics to help us drive business decisions and lacked the open API capabilities needed to leverage third-party partners like Mosaic Green, our e-commerce provider. Since working with Treez we’ve experienced an immediate difference in the functionalities and capabilities now available to us, and we look forward to maximizing the value of the data and services that they provide.”
About Treez Treez is the leading enterprise cloud commerce platform that streamlines retail and supply chain operations within the cannabis market. Through Treez’s innovative technology and open API platform for retailers and brands, the company provides a robust breadth and depth of software solutions required to operate a successful modern dispensary.
Solutions include point-of-sale, dispensary inventory management, omnichannel sales capabilities and multiple cashless payment options all on a mission-critical platform that ensures regulatory compliance across every supply chain transaction. The innovative technology also connects essential brands with their retailers through a centralized brand catalog with real-time market insights. The extensible open API platform provides smooth integration into a variety of best-of-breed solutions, including CRM, marketplace, cashless payments and data analytics across the partner ecosystem, giving retailers everything they need to grow their business.
Grow Solar Lighting by BizReps420 releases market disruptive cannabis grow lighting by combining proven technology from Non-Traditional Commercial Solar and established indoor Cannabis LED Grow Lighting Products to potentially eradicate HPS from the industry.
Finally, A Genuine Green Energy product that WILL reduce your lighting costs considerably.
Grow Solar Lighting is the result of our work with advanced LED Lighting Engineers and the Latest Technology from Innovative Engineering in the Solar Energy Field resulting in a Market Disruptive, Non- Traditional Solar Powered Lighting System specifically designed for evolving indoor horticulture space.
Amplify today’s newest technology and harness the sun using a brand-new photon in photon out proficiency. With Grow Solar we are no longer limited to reproducing sunlight. Grow Solar lighting can go a step further and provide a tailored spectrum (utilizing CABA’s patented spectrum technology) better suited to the needs of the plant or even the type of research being conducted. Grow Solar achieve this with our tunable spectrum, horticultural lighting fixtures empowering you to have better control of your grow environment replacing outdated, costly, HPS technology with solar powered LED’s. Today’s Cannabis Growers know that cannabis has different light needs that vary by plant species or life stage. Not only does this grow light guarantee more yields, but it also does so at minimum energy consumption levels by applying intelligent controls with a digital canopy utilizing DC output from photovoltaic panels to directly energize LED fixtures. We are realizing 2X-3X system efficacy compared to traditional PV systems and you can monitor KPI notifications via text or email such as electrical usage, temperature, CO² levels, humidity and more.
No Inverters, No Batteries, No Kidding! Want to learn how to run your grow lights on Non-Traditional solar? See us at Booth #702 at MJ Unpacked September 29th & 30th.
About BizReps
BizReps is a Manufacturer’s Representative for State-of-the-Art Green Energy Lighting, Intelligent Solar Energy Harvesting/ Storage Systems, and Reclaimed Natural Gas-Powered Generators /EV Charging Stations, ALL made in the USA.
BizReps objectives are to help to uncover cost effective solutions together with our collaborators providing turnkey solutions for our commercial and industrial clients to transition toward products that conserve natural resources and reduce environmental consequences.
Study’s Results Reveal CBC’s Robust Therapeutic Properties to Help Contribute to Skin Health
Purissima, a leading biotechnology health and wellness company, announced the completion of two separate ingredient testing programs with two leading contract research organizations. Testing included biological tests on human skin explants to reveal the effectiveness of Purissima’s produced compounds Cannabichromene (CBC) and Cannabichromenic acid (CBCA). While scientific studies and literature do currently exist surrounding the generalized efficacy of CBC on the human body, Purissima conducted these independent surveys to specifically validate and confirm CBC’s therapeutic potential to improve a variety of topical skin concerns. To date, given the lack of commercial availability of CBCA (aside from being naturally produced by Purissima), there is limited published scientific studies and literature.
The collected test data indicated CBC did have a significant and positive impact on helping soothe stressed and irritated skin. The physical manifestation of this marked improvement included a reduction in the appearance of skin redness, and decrease in the appearance of skin inflammation.
“Our testing helped us further quantify and substantiate the effectiveness of our CBC compound,” said Karen Raghavan, VP of Brand Development at Purissima. “It is our mission to help improve the quality of life for millions of people on the planet, and the findings further elucidate the efforts and potential biotechnology has to radically innovate the global health, wellness, and pharmaceutical sectors at an unprecedented scale and speed.”
Other nuanced survey findings signaling CBC’s beneficial properties in topical ingredient usage included:
CBC may contribute to the health of skin that is prone to blemishes and breakouts.
CBC can help improve the appearance of skin texture and uneven skin tone.
CBC can help strengthen and promote cellular turnover.
Even at low concentrations, CBC helped reduce the state of stressed skin.
Purissima has also conducted another independent study with a leading contract research organization resulting in data that confirms broad and potent antibacterial and antifungal properties that would imply compelling skin care applications.
This survey was conducted following Purissima’s July 2022 announcement of their exclusive production and manufacturing contract with Open Book Extracts. Purissima has proven scalable production of Cannabichromene (CBC) via microalgae fermentation and will be launching CBC to market at commercial scale in September 2022 with Open Book Extracts.
ABOUT PURISSIMA
Purissima Inc. is revolutionizing the way companies source and use plant-based ingredients, through the development and production of commercially viable, microalgae biotechnology. Purissima’s mission is to provide the world access to high-quality, pure, safe, and sustainable ingredients for products that improve the quality of life for millions. Purissima has sustainably and effectively biosynthesized 70+ natural ingredients, including those rare or hard to access, at a fraction of the cost and without adverse environmental, varietal or supply chain impact. The brand’s patented and proprietary biotechnology advances critical plant-derived health + wellness solutions while preserving Earth’s biodiversity and natural resources.
Complete End-of-Line Automation to Get Your Pre-Rolls Retail-Ready
September 6, 2022 – Canapa by Paxiom has added to its industry-leading lineup of automated pre-roll solutions by introducing the first pre-roll tube loading and tray loading systems available on the market.
Fully customizable to meet the exact needs of their pre-roll clients, both systems integrate seamlessly with their industry leading JuanaRoll pre-roll machine as well as other brands of semiautomatic machines and manual joint filling processes.
When paired with the fully automatic JuanaRoll, the tube loading system uses their intelligent elevating conveyor to automatically convey pre-rolls up to their inspection conveyor to be inspected and check-weighed prior to being robotically or manually loaded into tubes, capped and sealed. For those operations using semiautomatic or manual pre-roll filling processes, Canapa has designed this system to be manually fed or partnered with a SCARA robotic pre-roll loader.
Their pre-roll tray filling solutions apply the same principle as the tube loading system. Pre-rolls are conveyed, weighed and inspected prior to being delicately placed into the client’s tray by a customized SCARA robot. This system is driven by their Vision camera system to ensure precise pre-roll placement into the designated tray packing pattern.
With additional system options available for labeling, bagging, cartoning, case packing and robotic palletizing, Canapa by Paxiom can provide complete A-to-Z automation options that will improve efficiency, increase production and decrease product waste for any pre-roll producer.
Canapa has announced an addition to its industry-leading series of check weighing machines, the WeightCheQ 0-250. Engineered with electromagnetic force restoration (EMFR) technology to achieve incredibly tight 0.01-gram tolerances, this high-precision machine ensures a more accurate, consistent pre-roll is delivered for final retail packaging.
The WeightCheQ can be easily paired with any semiautomated pre-roll machine or manual rolling process to double-check pre-roll weights, eliminating product waste while increasing margins.
This technology is also perfectly suited to precisely weigh gummies, capsules and other cannabis products with seamless integration into existing bagging, container filling, flow wrapping and case filling systems.
In addition to innovative EMFR weigh cell technology, this machine features a robust stainless-steel frame construction, food grade belts, integrated rejection lighting system, 15-inch color touchscreen with display to three decimal points, storage for up to 20 different recipes and does not require compressed air to operate.
Not only are cannabis sales skyrocketing in the state of Illinois, CannaCon is also returning to the Donald E Stephens Convention Center August 26th and 27th, to bring the business of cannabis to your fingertips and into the spotlight once again.
CannaCon Midwest will provide a B2B venue for cannabis businesses, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to showcase products, services, innovations and technology. CannaCon features some of the world’s best genetics, the latest in growing and extraction products, dispensary displays, POS systems, and so much more.
You’ll also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in learning from industry experts in the CannaCon Seminar Series. Offering seminars on how to raise capital, marketing and SEO techniques, extraction and testing processes, marketing and research trends, cannabis concentrates, just to name a few.
Shop directly from the manufacturer on our expo floor, learn from leading industry experts at our seminars and network with thousands of like minded individuals at CannaCon Midwest.
“CannaCon is the most amazing business to business cannabis convention of mainstream America” Marc Wasserman of The Pot Brothers at Law.
Canapa has announced that its market leading JuanaRoll automated pre-roll machine is now available in 8 different configurations to fill most every production rate need.
The JuanaRoll is the industry’s most flexible pre-roll machine with a straight-line design that allows users to expand production as needed. Customers can now start with a 1-channel model and produce up to 4,000 pre-rolls in an 8-hour shift and then expand up to an 8-channel model or anything in between to produce up to 32,000 pre-rolls per 8-hour shift.
Featuring the most edge weight cell technology with 2/1000g resolution, an integrated PreCheQ check weigher and stations for compacting, tamping, twisting, trimming and crowning, this high- performance machine also includes no cone-no fill detection, a cone open camera vision system, and two digital cameras with free online support and training.
The JuanaRoll is designed for speed, accuracy, flexibility and expandability. This highly productive machine is built with a stainless-steel frame and contact parts to allow for easy cleaning and includes a user-friendly HMI for unlimited recipe setup and precise control over compaction and twisting. Real-time production reporting can be displayed at the touch of a button and data is easily exported to USB or email.
For a full-length testimonial video and to learn more about the JuanaRoll pre-roll machine including operational videos from facilities around the world, visit www.canapasolutions.com/pre-roll-packaging-machine.
Canapa is a global leader in the design, manufacture and integration of automated cannabis packaging machines for the legal cannabis and hemp industries. From weighing, pre-roll filling, jar and pouch filling, bagging and wrapping to conveying, cartoning, case packing and palletizing, Canapa packaging solutions can be tailored to meet specific production, space and budgetary needs.
Five categories showcase the 25 most influential people in cannabis science
Initially launched in 2020, The Cannabis Scientist Power List celebrates the most influential and inspiring scientists driving the field forward. This year’s “5×5” Power List is no exception, featuring five top scientists in five specific categories that each reflect a special corner of cannabis science:
R&D Trailblazers: exploring the medical benefits and risks of cannabis and cannabinoids
Analytical Heroes: keeping consumers safe with better cannabis testing and analysis
Processing Pros: helping the industry evolve through improved processing and extraction
Plant Science Pioneers: deepening our understanding of the cannabis plant and developing better cultivation methods
Inspirational Mentors: supervisors, colleagues or teachers who support and inspire cannabis scientists at all levels
The List was developed in two stages.
In stage one, we invited readers to nominate the scientists who they felt deserved recognition. We received many, many nominations, but only 25 positions were up for grabs…
Enter stage two, where our judging panel of noted cannabis scientists (who prefer to remain anonymous) were given the tricky task of ranking the nominees. The rankings were combined to provide the final Power List.
To get to know our chosen 25 a little better, we didn’t simply ask them for a basic bio – no, no no! Instead, we dug deeper by asking a mix of questions designed to extract golden nuggets of information about their motivations, advice, serendipitous moments, and controversial opinions.
Here are just a few snippets to help whet your appetite:
Controversial opinions
“The cannabis testing industry is neither consistent nor reliable. Many laboratory owners intentionally compromise scientific methods to create broad acceptance ranges to meet customer needs within the limits of specifications. Although these methods may meet accreditation requirements, they do not always reflect the best science.” – Susan Audino.
Advice
“Make the extra effort to get to know shy and quiet personalities. They often have a lot more insight and interesting things to say. As the Danish expression goes, ”Empty drums make the loudest noise.” – Monica Vialpondo.
Biggest challenge
“One of the biggest challenges facing cannabis science in 2022 is pseudoscience and false product claims. We are seeing producers of what we call “snake oil” entering the markets as legitimate brands.[…]The rush to be first to market with a new product and capital appetite needs to come secondary to sound research and development activity before launching products into the market.” – Alisia Ratliff.
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all those who participated. And to the mover and shakers who made it onto the List in 2022, our hearty congratulations!
PreRoll-Er™, a leading manufacturer of automated pre-roll systems, is thrilled to announce that PreRoll-Er™ received the Best Packaging Equipment award at the O’Cannabiz Industry Awards Gala.
‘’At a time when the industry is more innovative and competitive than ever, this award shows that PreRoll-Er™ is a pre-roll machine leader in the cannabis industry. Congratulations to the whole team for this outstanding achievement,” said Harold Bouchard, President, and CEO.
About PreRoll-Er
PreRoll-Er specializes in pre-roll automation and packaging equipment solutions, as well as automation for the cannabis, marijuana, and hemp industries. The equipment is manufactured in Montreal and Las Vegas.
The PreRoll-Er 200, the flagship product, is a pre-roll machine for cones and cylinders with automated and semi-automated options. It’s compatible with all strains, including infused cannabis, and produces up to 1,300 pre-rolls per hour with a guaranteed weight of 0.01 g by weighing before and after filling. The machine can come with a direct oil injection system.
PreRoll-Er also offer innovative solutions:
Tube and jar packaging solutions
Flower packaging solutions
Labeler for all types of packages (tubes, jars, boxes, bags)
Filling equipment
Capping for tubes and jars
Bagging equipment
PreRoll-Er only builds quality equipment that meets Canadian and American regulations (CSA, UL approval). Our dedicated team of experts supports our clients with state-of-the-art automation tools.
For further information: Harold Bouchard, President, and CEO, PreRoll-Er™, hbouchard@procepack.com
From seed to seed money. CannaCon is a one-stop shop for all of your cannabis business needs, including cultivation, innovation, education, business and legal advice, retail insights, extraction technology, scientific and financial trends, marketing, branding and so much more. Network with like-minded entrepreneurs who are also building a bold, new industry. With over 250 exhibitors already signed up this year’s CannaCon Michigan event is poised to be the largest yet.
The industry-leading and Michigan’s largest cannabis business exposition and conference CannaCon is returning to Detroit, Michigan July 22nd and 23rd.
“CannaCon is the most amazing business to business cannabis convention of mainstream America” according to Marc Wasserman of The Pot Brothers at Law.
Each CannaCon expo is uniquely catered to the needs of the local industry — the upcoming event will feature seminars by former Detroit Lions players Calvin Johnson who will discuss the future of plant medicine, and Rob Simms who will be discussing the importance of collaboration in the cannabis industry. Other featured seminars will cover the topics of pheno hunts, modern website musts, the importance of choosing the right genetics,the benefits of omnichannel sales, and much more.
Every CannaCon event neatly demonstrates how the cannabis industry encompasses a lot more than just licensed cultivators and dispensaries — the expo floor is host to many important ancillary companies including technology firms, security specialists, software designers, and advertising consultants.
Register now to secure your spot at the biggest in-person cannabis industry networking event in over a year!
About CannaCon
CannaCon is dedicated to creating and strengthening lifelong partnerships within the emerging cannabis industry. It is our mission to provide a global B2B venue for cannabis businesses, marijuana entrepreneurs, investors and community partners to showcase industry products, people, innovations and technology. We are committed to cultivating business values within the cannabis industry through education and responsible community involvement.
From a dedication to organic farming to using HempWood® and other sustainable materials in her retail stores and product manufacturing, Franny Tacy — North Carolina’s first female hemp farmer — is an entrepreneur with a mission to promote the many ways hemp can be used to advance health, sustainability and a green economy.
Asheville, NC (April 12, 2022) — Among the first to see the potential in the hemp plant, from food and fiber to building materials, clothing, botanical medicine and more, Franny Tacy left a successful career in pharmaceuticals to become the first female hemp farmer in North Carolina.
More, today, Franny is also known as the first woman to launch a pioneering franchise of CBD wellness stores, now numbering 15 stores in six states throughout the Eastern U.S. Founder and CEO of Franny’s Farmacy, she and her team of “hempreneurs” have been disrupting the norms since hemp was made legal in America again, thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, after 80 years of prohibition. And while this month we celebrate Earth Day, Franny and her team’s dedication to driving sustainability through business is a year-round commitment, from the sourcing of local and organic ingredients for her food, chocolates, personal care products, CBD tinctures and other botanical products, to the very construction materials the company uses in its retail stores, including HempWood®, an innovative building material made from hemp, in its cabinets, shelving and displays. From Farm to HempWood® Shelf
“Not only is HempWood sustainably manufactured from renewable materials, but it is high quality, has a unique, attractive look, and contributes greatly to the high-end custom design of our stores,” Franny says.
“From our farm to the stores’ shelves, which are made of HempWood, we are committed to sustainability and protecting Mother Earth through our practices. All of our franchise partners sign on to this commitment, too. Hemp is the only plant that can feed, clothe, shelter and provide medicine. We are building a brand to capitalize on all those aspects. It’s not an aspiration; it’s in motion. We like to say, “We are putting the farm back in farmacy.”
Made from 80% renewable hemp fiber, HempWood is not quite wood, says HempWood founder and CEO Greg Wilson. “It’s a wood-composite comprised of greater than 80% hemp fiber. We take the whole stalk and put it through a crushing machine which breaks open the cell structure. Then we dunk it into these enormous vats of soy protein, mixed with water and with the organic acid used by the paper towel industry. It’s essentially papier-mâché.” Wilson notes that the bonding agents used in HempWood are “Carb2 compliant,” and the end product is harder and more stable than white oak as a building material.
Wilson also notes that hemp is a renewable, regenerative crop, growing in 120 days, compared to 50-100 years for oak trees. By growing hemp, farmers are able to sequester 2 tons of carbon dioxide per acre, he says.
“I often refer to HempWood as a lifestyle brand. HempWood is a sustainable option that is for early adopters like Franny’s Farmacy. By selecting HempWood, Franny is setting a standard for cannabis and all retail stores to come. Just like Franny, HempWood is a unique product. We love Franny and her team of professional women leading the way in the professional cannabis space. Her dream fits well with the ideas and culture of the HempWood tribe,” Wilson says.
Growing a Business Like a Plant — with Strong Roots
Raised in Nashville, TN, and spending a lot of time growing up on the family farm outside the city, Franny Tacy received a degree in forestry from Northern Arizona State University. After building a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry, she made the decision to focus on hemp, plant medicine and entrepreneurship and the rest is, literally, history.
In fact, in 2017, Franny became the first female hemp farmer in North Carolina in more than 75 years. Shortly thereafter, she established Franny’s Farmacy, a retail chain that today comprises 15 stores in five states in the Eastern U.S., with four more in development. The stores feature clean, sustainable design with a focus on wellness, healthy lifestyles, and CBD and hemp-derived products.
“We grow our business just like I grow a plant — with strong roots,” Franny says.
All Franny’s Farmacy products, including tinctures, edibles, topicals and CBD flower, are prepared in small batches with full spectrum cannabinoids, while containing less than 0.3% THC. In addition, with teas, chocolates and pastas made from hemp and other healthful ingredients, Franny’s Farm Foods was recently launched to expand the variety of hemp-derived products the company offers. Today, Franny’s Farmacy is a vibrant, ever-evolving business that is rigorously expanding across the U.S.
Read More about Franny’s Farmacy and Franny’s Farm Foods
Appearing frequently in major media, Franny Tacy is considered a leading authority on hemp, CBD and cannabis, and is a much sought after female CEO who has built a vertically integrated, unique business model within the hemp and cannabis space, including successful eCommerce, brick and mortar retail, a franchise dispensary model, and branded consumer products. Read more about Franny Tacy, Franny’s Farmacy and Franny’s Farm Foods in these recent articles, below.
Franny’s Farmacy and Franny’s Farm Foods are mission-based companies dedicated to providing the highest quality hemp-derived products to health-conscious consumers through eCommerce, retail dispensaries and other locations. Offerings include a range of hemp-derived products, from full spectrum CBD tinctures, edible and topicals to teas, chocolates, pasta and other hemp food and fiber products.
To learn more about wholesale opportunities selling Franny’s Farmacy products, visit here. For retail dispensary franchise opportunities, visit here. To learn more about the company and its commitment to the Month of Green, visit www.frannysfarmacy.com.
Phylos and Progressive Plant Research Announce Results for Day-Neutral Cannabis Density Trial
February 16, 2022 – Portland, OR:Phylos® alongside its research and cultivation partner, Progressive Plant Research (PPR) have announced the results of their day-neutral cannabis density trial. The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of plant density on biomass, extraction yield, cannabinoids, terpenes, and other traits. Findings from this study highlight how optimizing density treatments can improve crop yield, efficiency, and sustainability as well as answer the question, “how dense should my canopy be to maximize yield and profit from my production” often asked by cannabis and hemp growers.
In total, five different density treatments were evaluated using two different pot sizes (one gallon and two gallon) resulting in a sample size of over 1,000 plants and the collection of over 9,200 data points for evaluation.
“The density trial demonstrates a huge economic advantage achieved from a high density production treatment,” says John McFerson, Vice President of Breeding at Phylos. “Our customers seek maximum profitability for their production environments and can be assured that Phylos releases only the highest performers with robust ability to perform under a range of real grower conditions.”
Data from the study, which was conducted using two varieties of Phylos’ recently introduced day- neutral cannabis genetics, suggests that:
Phylos varieties grown in 2-gallon pots at the highest density (0.5 sf/plant spacing) produced more flower biomass and more flower extract yield per unit area. With this treatment, growers can fit 20,000 plants in a 10,000 sf production space.
Lower density treatments produced a higher percentage of Grade A flower and can capture a higher price point as top-shelf dispensary flower.
Plants in two-gallon pots produced taller, wider plants with larger individual flowers.
Cannabinoid content (total THC, minor cannabinoids, and terpenes) remained consistent between all density treatments.
Growing at higher densities maximize the usage of production inputs, including electricity, nutrient, and water requirements.
By arming themselves with information like Phylos’ density trial results, commercial cannabis and hemp growers are better positioned to optimize their grow operations in terms of both profitability and sustainability.
You can see the results of the density trial in this video produced by Phylos. For the complete look at Phylos’ density trial you can download the full report here.
For more information on their day-neutral cannabis genetics or any questions for the research team, please contact media@phylos.bio.
New York, 15th DECEMBER 2021 – BRP Group, Inc. (“BRP Group”) (NASDAQ: BRP), an independent insurance distribution firm delivering tailored insurance solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of the AlphaRoot management liability insurance program calibrated to the cannabis, hemp and CBD industries within its specialty indirect subsidiary, Millennial Specialty Insurance, LLC dba AlphaRoot* (“AlphaRoot”).
Given the rapid development of the cannabis sector and the continued trend of state legalization, insurance will play a key role in ensuring responsible growth. With the new program, AlphaRoot aims to empower cannabis companies to focus on expansion, bridging the gap between comprehensive coverage and the right price point for private-held cannabis operators.
Management liability refers to a package of insurance policies intended to protect a company, its directors, and its officers. The program which is exclusively available to AlphaRoot clients includes:
Directors & Officers Insurance (D&O): This protects both the company and the individual directors and officers of the company from claims brought against them for the management of the company.
Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPL): This protects the company from claims alleging mistreatment of their employees (i.e., HR-related claims).
Fiduciary Liability Insurance: This protects from legal liability should a benefit plan administrator miscalculate, mishandle, or practice improper plan care1.
AlphaRoot’s strategic partnership with their in-house Managing General Agent (MGA) provides the capacity to write management liability insurance for private cannabis operators. This program will be exclusive to AlphaRoot’s clients and offer unique coverage features, including:
Up to $5M in limits for D&O
$1M in limits available for EPL and Fiduciary
Flexible policy customizations with the ability to tailor to the insured’s needs from a pricing and coverage perspective
Policies written on Am Best A rated paper
Expertise with underwriting emerging industries and disruptive technologies outside of cannabis
“Over the past six to 12 months, we’ve seen a number of new entrants try to solve the problem that many private cannabis operators face with management liability insurance—it’s too expensive and the coverage is too restrictive,” says Isaac Bock, Managing Director and Head of Strategy at AlphaRoot. “We feel our Management Liability Program pushes the industry toward a solution that offers flexible coverage with the operator’s budget in mind.”
“We believe this will be revolutionary for the industry and we are excited about this development. Coverage options are generally limited in the cannabis industry so we’re thrilled to be able to present a new program to our clients,” says Eric Schneider, Managing Director and Head of Growth of AlphaRoot.
ABOUT ALPHAROOT
AlphaRoot is part of a tech-enabled insurance brokerage focused exclusively on the cannabis, hemp, and CBD industries. Our mission is to strengthen and legitimize the cannabis industry as we believe that cannabis, agriculture, and the supporting technology ecosystem are critical parts of American society.
For more information, reach out to the AlphaRoot team at info@alpharoot.co
*Millennial Specialty Insurance, LLC dba AlphaRoot is used subject to regulatory approval.
ABOUT BRP GROUP, INC.
BRP Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRP) is an independent insurance distribution firm delivering tailored insurance and risk management insights and solutions that give our clients the peace of mind to pursue their purpose, passion and dreams. We are innovating the industry by taking a holistic and tailored approach to risk management, insurance and employee benefits, and support our clients, Colleagues, Insurance Company Partners and communities through the deployment of vanguard resources and capital to drive our growth. BRP Group represents over 700,000 clients across the United States and internationally.
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1 Program availability is subject to underwriting eligibility and may require coverage exclusions and subjectivities. D&O, EPL and Fiduciary Liability policy language and terms are available upon request.
