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Only France can claim Champagne. Only Italy can raise Parma pigs. Only Brits can make Stilton cheese. And soon Santa Cruz, Mendocino, Humboldt and California’s other weed-welcoming regions will be granted their own protected symbols of horticultural identity, as California drafts its version of Europe’s prestigious Appellation d’Origine Controlee establishing rules that guarantee cannabis carrying that region’s name was grown in a specific place, using specific methods. ...Continue reading

There are a lot of differences between California and Oregon. Ten months of sun versus ten months of rain. In-n-Out versus Voodoo Doughnuts. Vans; Doc Martens. Sure, we now have recreational cannabis in common. In certain regions in both states, you can even have it delivered to your home. But that’s where the retail cannabis trends in California and Oregon differ most: the home delivery scene. In southern Californian cities, delivery is king. It was king before recreational ...Continue reading

Nearly 20 percent of marijuana products in California have failed tests for potency and purity since the state started requiring the checks on July 1, a failure rate some in the industry say has more to do with unrealistic standards and technical glitches than protecting consumer safety. The testing has been especially tough on cannabis-infused cookies, candies and tinctures: About one-third have been blocked from store shelves. In much smaller numbers, testing companies li...censed by the state are finding unacceptable levels of pesticides, solvents and bacteria, including E. coli and salmonella, according to data provided to The Associated Press by the state Bureau of Cannabis Control. In the first two months, nearly 11,000 samples were tested and almost 2,000 failed. In some cases, the product must be destroyed. But many involve labeling issues that can be corrected. For example, a marijuana bud that's tested to show a different potency than what's on the label can be relabeled and sold with the right specification. To the state, the strict testing program is largely doing what it was designed to do: identify marijuana buds, concentrates, munchies and other products that are in some way tainted and unsuitable for eating or smoking. "Mandatory statewide testing is a new thing and it's going to take some time for everything to run smoothly, but on the whole we're pleased with how things are progressing," Bureau of Cannabis Control spokesman Alex Traverso said. https://abcnews.go.com//california-marijuana-products-fail

Almost all of the world's mega-brewers have weaseled their way into the legal cannabis space, yet Anheuser-Busch InBev, the largest of them all, has been somewhat aloof when it comes to saying whether the company is considering a similar move. Earlier this year, CEO Carlos Brito told Just Drinks that while cannabis was something the company was trying to learn more about, he didn’t feel any sort of game plan was necessary. But there is evidence that Anheuser-Busch is intere...sted in selling THC-infused products. In fact, it is is investing in the essential infrastructure for such an endeavor. Operations recently appointed a Chief Non-Alcohol Beverages Officer -- a new position within the company’s hierarchy -- in an effort to expand its non-alcoholic beverages division. The brewer said last month that the role was created "to maximize the opportunities we have in our existing portfolio." The Chief Non-Alcohol Beverages Officer will focus on supporting zone teams to accelerate growth in our existing non-alcohol business (this does not include low and non-alcohol beer), which already represents more than 10 percent of our current volume," Anheuser-Busch said in a statement. The company hopes this line of sober offerings will account for 20 percent of it overall sales by 2025. Incidentally, all of the cannabis-infused beverages currently under development by Anheuser-Busch competitors (Constellation Brands and Molson Coors) are of the non-alcoholic variety. These companies plan to market stoner sips to both lifelong cannabis users and newcomers interested in exploring legal marijuana through a more socially accepted means. After all, smoking weed is a dying trend, according to a report from Deloitte. This shift away from smoking grass," which will start to take full effect next year when Canada's legal pot market finally allows edibles and drinkables to be sold, is going to be worth a fortune for all of the companies involved. Some of the latest data shows that THC-infused beverages could be worth in upwards of $15 billion in the United States if the federal government would legalize nationwide. Other reports show that the introduction of cannabis drinks to the Canadian market could drive annual sales from $5 billion to somewhere in upwards of $22 billion. So, what could be keeping Anheuser-Busch out of the game? Well, we’re not sure they’re not already playing to some degree. A recent report from the Globe and Mail indicates that companies like Anheuser-Busch, Coca-Cola and Diageo PLC -- maker of Crown Royal whisky and Guinness beer -- have all been meeting with Canadian cannabis producers over the past few months to discuss bringing their respective cannabis beverages to market. https://www.forbes.com//is-anheuser-busch-next-to-strike/

Love pets, cannabis both? If you are an excellent sales rep, this may be the role for you Job Details: compensation: Hourly base with commission structure... employment type: full-time We are looking for self-motivated sales representatives with experience in the cannabis industry and a passion for animals in Santa Cruz. Experience as a veterinary technician is preferred but not required. At VETCBD we create medical cannabis products for animals to improve their well being. Cannabinoid therapy is a rapidly growing field in pet health, and we are looking for the right sales representatives to join our team. Our team is dedicated to education, awareness, and providing excellent customer service.The right applicant should have a background in sales, effective communication skills, and be familiar with medical cannabis and its uses. Job duties will include client interaction and education during in-store demos, acquiring and maintaining accounts. Driving and commuting are necessities for this position.* Cannabis industry experience is required. *Pay consists of hourly base with commission structure. For further details, you can see the post here: https://www.cannaconnected.com//sales-representative-cann/