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Boston Beer Company Launches Cannabis Beverage Line

The Boston Beer Company, Inc., known for brands like Sam Adams, Truly, Twisted Tea and Dogfish Head, has announced their entry into […]

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FDA Issues Warning Over Copycat Cannabis Consumables

Last week, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published a consumer warning regarding food products containing THC and the risk of […]

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AOAC Launches Cannabis Proficiency Testing Program

In a press release published this week, AOAC International announced it has partnered with Signature Science, LLC as the test material provider […]

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FDA Issues First Warning Letters for Delta-8 THC

In an unprecedented move, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters today to companies selling products containing delta-8 […]

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Perfecting Your Packaging for Cannabis Beverages

Some consumers participating in the legal cannabis market want to avoid inhalable products. They are concerned about the effects of the smoke […]

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The Rise of a New Market… And a New Consumer

The adult beverage industry, like any other category of consumer branded products, is driven by trends. If you’re old enough to remember […]

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FDA Warning Letters: Stop Claiming CBD Prevents COVID

Once again, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a number of warning letters to companies selling hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) […]

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The Need for More Stringent Testing in Cannabis

As the demand for legal cannabis continues to rise and more states come online, it is imperative to enact more rigorous and […]

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Beyond Compliance: Understanding and Combating Contamination

As an emerging field in cannabis, contaminant testing remains a gray area for many businesses. The vast differences in state-by-state regulations, along […]

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New York Launches Conditional Licensing Program

Progress and history are being made in New York for adult use cannabis. Recently, Governor Hochul signed an amendment to New York […]