Flower Is North America’s Most Popular Cannabis Product

For many decades cannabis essentially came in only two forms – cannabis flower and cannabis hashish. If you were lucky then you perhaps had a friend or family member that could make topicals and / or edibles at home. These days, if you live in North America where legal cannabis products are bought and sold, […]

THC-Oh! The New Cannabinoid Causing a Stir

The cannabis market is evolving in many ways. Product catalogs are getting more sophisticated as consumers become more discerning and brands continue to rise to the occasion to fill the needs of every demographic. Dispensary shelves are jam-packed with new items all the time, seemingly offering something for everyone. It’s not just finished goods that […]

Switzerland Consumes Whopping 56 Tons of Cannabis Annually

The European continent is undergoing a significant shift when it comes to cannabis policy, and in many ways, Switzerland is at the forefront of it. Low-THC cannabis products (less than 1%) have been legally bought and sold nationwide in Switzerland since 2017. Switzerland is also one of a handful of countries in Europe that is […]

Cannabis Sales on July 4th Set a New Record

Cannabis sales records continue to be broken at every opportunity, and the latest holiday was no exception. I could certainly smell the aroma of freedom in the air over Independence Day, and that freedom smells a lot like Strawberry Kush. The July 4th weekend offered the latest chance for analysts to pore over sales numbers, […]

Utilizing Environmental Control To Maximize Yield and Consistency

Cannabis is not easy to cultivate. The phytocannabinoid and terpene profile of each plant, as well as how much of each compound the plant develops, is dependent on the stress response of the plant, which hinges on its growing environment. Atmospheric variability (changes to temperature, light, humidity, and more) can drastically alter which phytocannabinoids and […]

5 Useful Tips To Rehydrate Your Cannabis Buds

For an optimal experience, cannabis flowers should have a certain level of moisture as it affects the potency, aroma, flavor, and overall health of the buds. When buds become too moist, they develop moldwhich can be harmful to one’s health. However, if it’s too dry, it will lack potency and flavor and will burn too […]

New Research on the Use and Perception of Cannabis

Recreational cannabis legalization is associated with reductions in prescription drug use. Enrollment in state-level medical cannabis programs increased more than four-fold between 2016 and 2020. According to a 2019 survey, more than a quarter of US respondents had used CBD-only products in the previous year. And in the UK, most medical cannabis patients feel that […]

Is Brittney Griner a Cannabis-Related Political Prisoner?

Two-time Gold Medalist Brittney Griner faces up to 10 years in prison for possession of less than 1 gram of cannabis. Critics are crying foul – calling this a trumped-up political case to swap prisoners. The cold war between the US and Russia may be hotter than it has been in decades over the Ukraine […]

New Tobacco-Free Gummed Wrappers Innovate Blunt Space

Companies looking for a more sustainable, tobacco-free, and cost-effective alternative to traditional foil-wrapped blunt wraps now have a new option: Botani Gummed Wrappers. Botani Gummer Wrappers Traditional blunt wrap papers come in single-use foil packages to keep them from drying out. Botani’s gummed wrappers use proprietary technology to eliminate foil packaging, offering a more sustainable […]

UN Drug Report on Environmental Impact of Cannabis Legalization

Despite inherently flawed and overlooked data, the United Nations annual drug report tries to make sense of an increasingly expansive and convoluted global cannabis landscape. The United Nations released its annual World Drug Report on Monday, and, for the first time, it looks at cannabis legalization outcomes and the environmental impacts of different types of […]