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JULABO USA
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Temperature Control for High-Quality Cannabis Extractions

Temperature control is critical in every aspect of the cannabis extraction workflow, from pre-extraction to post-processing refinement. Learn more and find what you need.

Amanda James, Director of Strategy and Business Development
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Optimizing Post-Harvest Cannabis Processing for Sustained Efficiency, Quality, and Yield

Optimizing post-harvest cannabis operations requires advanced automation, thoughtful facility layout, and careful climate control to maximize throughput while preserving terpene and trichome integrity. Sustaining these efficiency gains also depends on consistent preventive maintenance, specialized operator training, and precise environmental monitoring to help prevent product degradation and unplanned downtime. Amanda James, Director of Strategy and Business Development at Eteros, explains how, together, these practices move operations away from reactive problem-solving toward more resilient, streamlined workflows. In the long term, this supports profitability while helping producers maintain consistent, high-quality products in an increasingly competitive market.

SCS Engineers
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Executive Summary: Odor Control Plans That Work: Essential Strategies for Cannabis Growers, Processors, Merchants, and Regulators

Effective odor control is a critical challenge for the cannabis industry, impacting compliance, community relations, and operational sustainability. By combining scientific measurement, proactive community engagement, and proven abatement technologies, cannabis operators can mitigate odor-related complaints and strengthen their social license to operate. This, in turn, will also protect operators against costly penalties.

Jennifer Potash
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Riley Kirk
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Impact of Water Activity on the Chemical Composition and Smoking Quality of Cannabis Flower: The Science of Smokability Phase I Results

Smoking remains the most common method of cannabis consumption, particularly for patients seeking rapid relief. Despite this, little is known about what defines a high-quality smokable product. This study investigated how varying water activity levels (0.45 aW, 0.65 aW, 0.85 aW) affect cannabis flower’s chemistry and perceived smoke quality. Chemical analyses showed that 0.65 aW yielded the highest terpene content and comparable cannabinoid delivery to 0.45 aW, while 0.85 aW significantly reduced cannabinoid levels. Sensory panelists noted minimal differences between 0.45 and 0.65 aW samples, though harshness and ash color varied. Higher water activity increased moisture and product weight—suggesting economic benefits for producers. These findings offer insights into optimizing water activity to balance chemical, sensory, and financial factors in cannabis production.

Cannabis Science and Technology Staff
Cannabis Science and Technology Staff

Cannabis Science and Technology is focused on educating the legal cannabis industry about the science and technology of analytical testing, quality control/quality assurance, cultivation, extraction, and processing/manufacturing. Key topics will include sample preparation techniques for analytical testing; best practices for cultivation and extraction; tips and tricks; method development for analytical methods for testing for potency as well as contaminants such as pesticides, residual solvents, heavy metals, and mycotoxins; laboratory best practices, laboratory certification; testing standardization; regulations related to quality control and quality assurance; the development of consensus methods; analytical methods for characterization of cannabinoids and terpenes; equipment and technology for testing and processing; and the broader context of cannabis research.

Niklas Kouparanis
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German Medical Cannabis Market Has Yet to Reach Its Full Potential

Germany’s Cannabis Act (CanG) is beginning to transform the country's medical cannabis market, with potential opportunities to expand telemedicine, improve physician training, and enhancing accessibility in this rapidly growing industry.

Monica Pittiglio
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A Consumer Trends Survey of Minor Cannabinoids

This survey assesses consumer awareness, usage patterns, and safety concerns with results indicating that cannabidiol (CBD), Δ8-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ8-THC), and cannabinol (CBN) are the most frequently used cannabinoids, with vapes and edibles being the preferred methods of consumption.

Ashley Manning
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Impact of Water Activity on the Chemical Composition and Smoking Quality of Cannabis Flower: The Science of Smokability Phase I Results

Smoking remains the most common method of cannabis consumption, particularly for patients seeking rapid relief. Despite this, little is known about what defines a high-quality smokable product. This study investigated how varying water activity levels (0.45 aW, 0.65 aW, 0.85 aW) affect cannabis flower’s chemistry and perceived smoke quality. Chemical analyses showed that 0.65 aW yielded the highest terpene content and comparable cannabinoid delivery to 0.45 aW, while 0.85 aW significantly reduced cannabinoid levels. Sensory panelists noted minimal differences between 0.45 and 0.65 aW samples, though harshness and ash color varied. Higher water activity increased moisture and product weight—suggesting economic benefits for producers. These findings offer insights into optimizing water activity to balance chemical, sensory, and financial factors in cannabis production.

Bethany Moore
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Work Smarter, Not Harder: How ASTM Standards for Cannabinoids Improve Your Operations

ASTM Standards D8557-24 and D8556-24, provide unified guidelines for GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and QMS (Quality Management Systems) in cannabis operations. These standards enhance compliance, product safety, and operational consistency across the industry for the benefit of operators, consumers, and other stakeholders in the industry.

Miyabe Shields
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Impact of Water Activity on the Chemical Composition and Smoking Quality of Cannabis Flower: The Science of Smokability Phase I Results

Smoking remains the most common method of cannabis consumption, particularly for patients seeking rapid relief. Despite this, little is known about what defines a high-quality smokable product. This study investigated how varying water activity levels (0.45 aW, 0.65 aW, 0.85 aW) affect cannabis flower’s chemistry and perceived smoke quality. Chemical analyses showed that 0.65 aW yielded the highest terpene content and comparable cannabinoid delivery to 0.45 aW, while 0.85 aW significantly reduced cannabinoid levels. Sensory panelists noted minimal differences between 0.45 and 0.65 aW samples, though harshness and ash color varied. Higher water activity increased moisture and product weight—suggesting economic benefits for producers. These findings offer insights into optimizing water activity to balance chemical, sensory, and financial factors in cannabis production.

Scott Miller, Mobius Account Executive
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Automation’s Financial Edge: How Cannabis Processors Turn Labor Volatility into Predictable Performance

Scott Miller, Account Executive at Mobius, knows that automation in cannabis cultivation focuses on fundamentally reshaping the economics of a grow. Cultivators that invest in trimmers, sorters, and conveyors aren’t simply chasing efficiency; they’re converting unpredictable labor costs into dependable capital assets. In a market defined by tight margins, labor shortages, and relentless wage pressure, that shift can unlock true financial stability. But Miller also challenges the industry’s tendency to oversimplify ROI. Throughput gains and reduced waste are essential metrics, but they’re only part of the equation. Growers also must account for the often-overlooked realities of automation: facility retrofits, operator training, workflow redesign, and even the certifications that keep equipment and operations compliant.

Douglas Smith
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Understanding Aspergillus Contamination in Cannabis Flowers and the Risks to Immunocompromised Individuals

Aspergillus, a genus of mold that is abundant in our environment, has become a significant concern in the cannabis industry, particularly due to the health risks it poses to consumers. This mold, which thrives in various environments, including soil, decaying vegetation, and even in the air, is not inherently dangerous to healthy individuals. However, its presence in cannabis flowers, whether during cultivation, processing, or storage, can lead to severe health risks, especially for immunocompromised individuals.