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Exclusive interview: Défoncé on cannabis chocolate and food safety

May 6, 2019

Food Safety Strategies recently got the chance to speak with Eric Eslao, CEO and founder of Défoncé, as well as Julie Brooks, director of manufacturing, about their cannabis chocolate, and food safety.

Whey Powder and Food Safety Risks: A Lesson in Validation and Verification

Larry Keener CFS, PA

April 16, 2019

Retail snack products in the U.S. market were recalled because they all contained whey powder that was possibly contaminated with Salmonella.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS - MARCH 2019

Selecting the right child-resistant packaging for legal cannabis edibles

Cannabis edibles makers are searching for new closures and styles for child-resistant packaging.

Rose Shilling

March 22, 2019

Because child-resistant packaging requirements vary in states where cannabis is legal, many companies infusing food and drinks choose containers with the best protection—required or not—so they can sell the same packages everywhere.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | MARCH 2019

Best practices for developing legal cannabis beverages

With so many benefits, it’s easy to see why hemp-derived ingredients like CBD are finding their way into so many beverages.

Lindsay Wisener

March 13, 2019

The Farm Bill's recent passing gives a green light for products to include hemp extracts. The legalization of hemp couldn’t come at a better time, as functional beverages—especially those deriving their benefits from plant sources—are rising in popularity.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | MARCH 2019

How to navigate legal cannabis edibles and beverages industry banking and finances

Financial management in the legal cannabis industry can throw companies for a loop, but pathways toward conducting better business are emerging.

Douglas Peckenpaugh

March 12, 2019

At first glance, navigating the current state of banking across the legal cannabis industry in the U.S. can often raise more questions than answers.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | MARCH 2019

The global implications of Canadian cannabis legalization

All eyes are on Canada as it facilitates the required processes to establish a safe, structured, reliable environment for legal cannabis businesses.

Douglas Peckenpaugh

March 11, 2019

On October 17, 2018, Canada nationally legalized medical and recreational cannabis use for adults. In doing so, that country has set the stage for significant R&D of legal cannabis edibles and beverages—often with the help of U.S. investors.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | MARCH 2019

Legal perspectives on the state of CBD

Douglas Peckenpaugh

March 8, 2019

CBD holds massive potential across every area of food and beverages. According to The Brightfield Group, the U.S. hemp-derived CBD market could hit $22 billion by 2022.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | MARCH 2019

Improving development of legal cannabis gummies

The market for gummies has grown more diversified, and producers are improving and streamlining operations to better compete.

Douglas Peckenpaugh

March 7, 2019

The gummy format is also popular in legal cannabis edibles because it’s popular in the mainstream candy industry.

Adding Cannabidiol to the Menu

February 19, 2019

While the hemp-derived cannabidiol market presents a substantial growth opportunity for food, beverage, and dietary supplement companies, there is much you need to know.

Sacramento laboratory fakes pesticide test results, thousands of pounds of marijuana recalled

January 15, 2019

Last month, Sequoia Analytical Lab, Sacramento, was caught faking pesticide test results, and as a result, tens of thousands of pounds of marijuana and other products were recalled.

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Exclusive interview: Défoncé on cannabis chocolate and food safety

Whey Powder and Food Safety Risks: A Lesson in Validation and Verification

Selecting the right child-resistant packaging for legal cannabis edibles

Best practices for developing legal cannabis beverages

How to navigate legal cannabis edibles and beverages industry banking and finances

The global implications of Canadian cannabis legalization

Legal perspectives on the state of CBD

Improving development of legal cannabis gummies

Adding Cannabidiol to the Menu

Sacramento laboratory fakes pesticide test results, thousands of pounds of marijuana recalled

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