John D’Angelo’s Post

California's Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) and the Department of Public Health (CDPH) have significantly ramped up cannabis product recalls. In 2024 alone, at least 23 recalls have been issued, surpassing the total from the previous two years combined. This uptick is attributed to more stringent inspections and product testing. Notable Recalls: 🔴 Flower Products: DCC recalled products from BloomBox Flower and Pat's Flower due to contamination. 🔴 Hemp-Infused Sodas: Mary Jones sodas were recalled for containing prohibited delta-9 THC isolates. Enforcement and Compliance: The state is intensifying efforts to remove non-compliant products from shelves and educate the public on potential risks. Industry Impact: These developments underscore the importance of strict compliance with state regulations to ensure consumer safety and avoid costly enforcement actions. Read the news story: https://lnkd.in/e_VXKtTm #californiacannabis #retaildispensary #dispensaryregulations

Dope piece in NY Cannabis Insider featuring Ellis Soodak from #VERDI #Cannabis dropping some knowledge about the similarities and, more importantly, the differences between alcohol and cannabis. It's true that many states model their #cannabislaws after their regulated alcohol market - but its not apples to apples. This is a must read. #cannabispr "If we are going to be regulating the two industries in similar ways, we should be honest about the inherent differences between cannabis and alcohol...On the business-side, the two are different in one key way: long-term storage and expiration dates. Alcohol is sold in large containers that take up a lot of space. Cannabis is much more compact with hundreds of thousands of dollars of product occupying just one room. Additionally, alcohol often gains value over time, whereas cannabis goes bad fairly quickly in comparison...Because of this, cannabis purchasers must be wary of over-purchasing products that then expire before being sold. Since expiring products are bad for everyone, regulations pertaining to cannabis should target volume restrictions, especially minimum order quantities and large-volume discounts." #cannabiscommunity #MarinoCannabis

Beuhi Celebrates the New Frontier of Consumer Demand Opinion by Jonathan W., CMO Beuhi A new study reveals that cannabis is less harmful than alcohol, highlighting a shift in consumer preferences towards cannabis-infused beverages. This trend, supported by data showing fewer secondhand harms from cannabis compared to alcohol and opioids, indicates a promising market growth for cannabis products. As daily cannabis use surpasses alcohol, major companies like Constellation Brands and Molson Coors are investing in cannabis ventures. This evolving landscape presents significant opportunities for investors and stakeholders in the cannabis industry. See the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gzpz7FQC #Cannabis #Alcohol #CannabisIndustry #HealthierAlternatives #CannabisBeverages #MarketTrends #InvestingInCannabis #CannabisResearch #CannabisNews

Michigan's cannabis market sees a surge in high-THC pre-rolls, but what are the implications for consumers? This article explores the trend and its potential risks. #CannabisCommunity #THC #PreRolls #CannabisEducation

Hemp-Derived THC and Other Intoxicating Hemp Products: Let’s Talk About It As most of us know, Texas is considering a ban on all THC, including hemp-derived products. Meanwhile, other states like Minnesota are embracing these products—you can even buy hemp-derived THC drinks at a regular bar. There’s also a semi-pro baseball team somewhere in the U.S. selling these drinks at their ballpark for on-site consumption. I have my own opinions on the hemp industry. In my view, it’s added even more legal confusion to an already complicated cannabis landscape. Right now, we effectively have two industries: the 280E cannabis market and the hemp market, each governed by different levels of government and regulations. And with the possibility of a Schedule 3 industry on the horizon, we could soon have three separate industries for the same plant, all controlled by different entities. The federal government has made it clear that anything not classified as “medical” or federally approved will remain Schedule 1 activity. While I acknowledge that the hemp industry is underregulated, banning these products isn’t the solution. History shows us that bans rarely help. Instead, underregulated industries should be fixed—introducing clear regulations that prioritize safety and accountability for the public. Going the full ban route and justifying it with “for the children’s safety” rhetoric doesn’t solve the core issues.

After a month now in California, one thing I’ve picked up on is the level of detail on the packaging of the cannabis products here. Going into things that I’ll be honest, I wouldn’t have even considered looking for when choosing to buy some flowers, the percentage of Trans-Caryophyllene contained for instance. This got me thinking about the differences in the cannabis industry between Europe and the USA. It’s not just California exclusively that has this level of detail either. Looking at the Spanish model of associations, clubs rarely give out THC levels of their products, let alone statistics on the total sum of cannabinoids, CBD ratings etc, you’d be very lucky to see a terpene break down. Whilst seed companies in Europe are detailed about their genetics and rightly so, this information is rarely available when you are browsing for the end product that you are about to consume. Sometimes you might know which genetics have been used, if it’s organic, or possibly the THC level if you’re lucky. As Europe, specifically Germany moves towards a more health lead approach, with clear laws regarding associations and the products that can be sold there (I’m thinking similar to the beer purity laws here) there’s an opportunity to change how things are done. Especially when compared to the grey areas of Spanish law that cannabis clubs have to work within. Given that the German government are setting specific guidelines with the new legislation, it would be interesting to see if this leads to an increase in the level of information available of the products to choose from? At least in Spain, I don’t think basic testing on the flowers that are available in your club is that revolutionary. It’s even quite common to come across people with fairly accurate hand held (for their size!) readers at trade shows. I feel that cannabis associations in Europe could offer so much more value to their members, in advertising their products more accurately. Doing a google search at the POS on new strains that are available, has quickly developed into something of a new habit! Even the most basic of testing of the products, as you would expect done in dispensaries in the states would go a long way in Europe, instead of remaining to just describing it vocally. My 2cents anyway.

Following an incident in Halifax where several students under the age of twelve were taken to hospital after eating cannabis edibles, a new media report confirms the edibles were not legal. An article from the Canadian Press shows a picture of what is clearly an edible from the illicit market, but the article itself fails to clearly note the distinction between legal and illegal edibles and how they are packaged and sold, or the THC content of those products. This is an ongoing issue, with researchers, academics, and the media still seemingly unaware of how widespread these illicit, unregulated edibles are, packaged to mimic traditional candy and snack foods like Nerds, Doritos, Oreos, Skittles and many more. Despite the image shown in the article showing a package of “Nerd Bites” advertising 1,000 mg of THC, with each “bite” containing 200 mg of THC, the article itself does very little to clearly communicate that these are not products from Canada’s legal cannabis industry. Legal cannabis edible products cannot be packaged in such a way, do not resemble regular candies like Nerds, and can only come with 10 mg of THC per package, not 1,000 mg. Read the entire article here: https://lnkd.in/g7KTsgg7 #Cannabis #CannabisIndustry #CannabisCommunity #HalifaxNS

📊 New data from BDSA reveals a fascinating trend: Daily cannabis consumption now exceeds daily alcohol consumption in the U.S.! 🍃📈 However, it's not the beverages driving this shift. Despite a growing market, cannabis beverages still only make up a small fraction of total sales: ▶Q1 2024 Sales: $50M ▶ Share of Edibles Market: 6% ▶Share of Total Cannabis Sales: 1% In contrast, cannabis gummies dominate the edibles scene, with 75% of consumers enjoying them over the past 6 months, compared to just 8% for carbonated beverages or teas. 🔍 Key Insights: ▶73% of adults in adult-use states have either tried or are open to trying cannabis. ▶51% of inhalable cannabis consumers use it more than once a day. ▶By 2026, 62% of U.S. adults will have access to adult-use cannabis, potentially opening the market to 80 million consumers. The cannabis market is expanding rapidly, and consumer participation is on the rise. Are you ready to tap into this growing industry? #CannabisIndustry #MarketTrends #CannabisBeverages #Edibles #BDSA #ConsumerInsights #CannabisGrowth

Hemp regulation by State without clear direction by Federal agenices is wreaking havoc on the availabilty of natural health solutions and the ability for people to chose what supplements are best for their challenges. I’m often asked by industry partners and publications about how new laws impact our business. But really what they should be asking is how new laws impact availability of quality, efficacious products and reduce choice for our consumers. If States are really concerned about safety, why not work with companies to ensure safety guidelines are being met. Review certifications, inspect manufacturing facilites, enforce label compliance, ensure child saftey standards are prioritized and shut down the bad actors who fail to meet their rigorous guidelines. The simple choice of banning products in broad stroke legislation demonstrates lack of understanding of our industry and/or empathy to those who need our products to get out that door everyday and live their lives to the fullest. Our +PlusCBD products transform peoples lives. We have fought for over 10 years to ensure our consumers have the choice of +PlusCBD. We will continue to fight for as long as it takes to make sure that choice remains yours.