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Pre-rolls have dethroned flower as the top-selling cannabis segment, driven by demand for consistency and potency. Still, perfecting automation and combating "lab shopping" remain key industry challenges.

Here, we explore the essence of cannabis flavor, which is defined by compounds like terpenes, terpenoids, and volatile sulfur compounds. These molecules shape the aroma and taste and also contribute to the plant's physiological effects through the "entourage effect." Advanced tools are used to analyze this complex chemical symphony.

A coalition of cannabis testing labs is suing Revvity Health Sciences (formerly PerkinElmer, or PE) for $1 billion, alleging fraud and breach of warranty. The dispute centers on PE's alleged claim that one instrument could accurately analyze the 60+ pesticides required by California law, which typically requires two instruments. This article proposes solutions like better compensation for application scientists and improved lab training and regulation.