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Green Unrest: The Cannabis Delivery Driver Strike in California by Jessica McKeil | Apr 10, 2024
In a landmark action, California’s cannabis delivery drivers, represented by the United Food & Commercial Workers Union, are gearing up for a major strike ahead of the industry’s busiest day, 4/20. This decision highlights the deep-seated issues within delivery, including inadequate mileage reimbursement, low hourly wages, and concerns over safety and benefits.
Labor Conditions at the Heart of Cannabis Delivery Driver Strike
This strike, authorized by the drivers and backed by the United Food & Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), is not a decision made lightly. It follows months of unsuccessful bargaining over critical issues like mileage reimbursement, hourly wages, employee safety, scheduling, and access to affordable benefits.
The strike’s roots can be traced to last year when many local cannabis delivery depots, including the Lincoln location in Venice, voted to join the UFCW Local 770 union. This move was propelled by changes to company policies and working conditions that raised serious concerns about workplace safety and the overall treatment of employees.
The workers’ move to unionize and the subsequent decision to strike underscore a broader narrative of labor rights and workplace safety within the rapidly commercializing cannabis industry.
According to a statement issued by the union:
Eaze/Stachs’ recent offer did not meet the worker’s key objectives, which include raising the mileage reimbursement rate, increasing hourly wages, and ensuring a minimum number of hours. Despite the company’s refusal to give workers what they deserve, the union remains committed to negotiations in the hope of reaching a mutually beneficial agreement and avoiding a work stoppage.
UFCW Local 770
This follows on the heels of three UFCW locals who filed complaints against Eaze/Stachs with the National Labor Relations Board. These cases allege failure to share worker info and unilateral contract modifications, especially with mileage reimbursement. Two complaints were lodged on June 7, with a third by Local 770 on March 25. All are pending resolution.
Worker sentiment is at an all-time low, with many blaming executives for the current challenges. Green Market Report heard from driver Austin Williams, who said, “We are the reason for the company’s profits, and while they’re getting richer, we’re barely scraping by.”
Harmony Roberts, a delivery driver for Eaze/Stachs, explained the situation to The Patch: “It is unacceptable that the company seems to care more about its bottom line than the safety of its employees,” she declared. This opinion is echoed across the state, with over 500 unionized workers voting to authorize the cannabis delivery driver strike
Cannabis Delivery Driver Strike Set to Hit the Biggest Day of the Year
The 420 holiday looms over cannabis delivery drivers strike
As the strike looms, preparations are underway for a sign-making session at the UFCW Local 770 headquarters, signaling the seriousness of the workers’ resolve. This event, expected to draw cannabis workers and their supporters, will not only be a venue for creating picket signs but also for showcasing artistic displays of cannabis culture. It’s a unique blend of protest and celebration of the industry they wish to improve.
All of this is happening as April 20 rapidly approaches. With dispensaries banking on this cannabis holiday to make up a major part of their annual revenue, everyone is watching closely. Cova, a major POS software company, reported in 2022 that retailers made approximately 130 percent more on 420 than on a regular sales day. Headset suggested it was even greater, a 148 percent increase.
Whatever the number, this strike could have far-reaching implications for everyone in the industry if drivers refuse to deliver on the year’s largest cannabis sales day. Brands, dispensaries, and owners could very well see sales slump compared to previous years.
Not to mention the greater impact on labor relations in the industry. A strike may influence how companies across the sector address workers’ rights. It’s a moment ripe for reflection on the balance between profitability and ethical labor practices, serving as a critical test for the cannabis industry’s social responsibility.
Cannabis Delivery Driver Strike Indicating All is Not Well in California
The impending strike is not just a standoff over contractual terms; it’s a critical dialogue about the value and recognition of labor in the cannabis sector. It highlights a growing consciousness among cannabis workers about their rights and a push for a safer, more equitable work environment.
The drivers’ actions could set a precedent for labor practices across the industry, emphasizing the importance of worker safety, fair compensation, and respect for the individuals who are the backbone of the cannabis supply chain. This strike could have far-reaching implications — not just for Eaze but for the rest of California’s brands and dispensaries banking on 420 sales.
Jessica McKeil is a cannabis writer and B2B content marketer living in British Columbia, Canada. Her focus on cannabis tech, scientific breakthroughs, and extraction has led to bylines with Cannabis & Tech Today, Terpenes and Testing, Analytical Cannabis, and Grow Mag among others. She is the owner and lead-writer of Sea to Sky Content, which provides content and strategy to the industry’s biggest brands.
19-year-old who was quarter mile away from fiery explosion killed by flying canister: Michigan officials The fiery explosion was at a vaping distributing company in Clinton Township.
ByEmily Shapiro
March 5, 2024, 2:02 PM
A 19-year-old who was a quarter mile away from a fiery explosion in Michigan was struck in the head and killed by a canister that flew into the air from the blast, according to fire officials.
Butane containers caught fire Monday night at a vaping distributing company in Clinton Township, about 25 miles outside of Detroit, the Clinton Fire Department said.
Clinton Township Fire Chief Tim Duncan described it as a "tremendous amount of fire."
"In my 25 years ... this, by far, was the biggest one that I've ever seen," Duncan told reporters Tuesday morning.
The blast sent debris -- including blades -- flying into the air, officials said. The debris field was likely a half-mile in each direction, officials said.
The firefighter has been treated and released from the hospital, Brouwer said.
Clinton Township police warned Monday night, "We can not stress enough the danger that is happening right now. Please, please, please stay inside and out of the vicinity. Debris is being projected into the air and coming down as far as a mile away from the explosion."
Residents and businesses in the area were evacuated, police said.
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel said at a news conference, "Our thoughts and prayers and sadness to the family, friends and loved ones and the community of the loss of the life of the 19-year-old out in the street that got hit by one of those pieces of shrapnel."
"Just walking the streets and getting hit by something like that, completely unexpected," Hackel said. "And I couldn't think of anything sadder as an outcome for this particular situation."
Hackel added, "If you happen to see something that looks concerning to you, please don't touch it, don't pick it up. When in doubt, give us a call and we'll check it out for you to make sure that nobody else gets harmed."
Officials said the business owners and staff associated with the explosion have been "very cooperative" and "forthright" in the ongoing investigation. Police are continuing to question the owner and staff members to determine what occurred.
The store passed inspection in May 2022 and obtained their certificate of occupancy in September 2022, officials said.
The store had a backroom to store products, and "at the time of inspection there, there were no canisters," Clinton Township building inspector Barry Miller said. "There are allowable quantities for certain things you can put in those rooms -- they did not exceed any of those quantities. Obviously with what happened last night, they were well over what would have been allowable for that for that site."
Since 2022, "nobody from the township has been in that building for the purpose of inspections," Miller said.
Investigators said they are working to identify quantities of canisters and other materials on-site to determine if any codes were broken.
One person killed after huge fire ignites Michigan warehouse, raining debris 'as far as a mile away,' police say. A 19-year-old man about a quarter-mile down the road suffered a fatal injury from a flying canister, said an official in Clinton Township, a suburb north of Detroit.
March 5, 2024, 4:27 AM PST / Updated March 5, 2024, 3:51 PM PST
By Dennis Romero, Minyvonne Burke, Adrienne Broaddus and Patrick Smith
A man was killed after an enormous fire Monday night at a suburban Detroit warehouse, known to stock combustible materials, ignited explosions, shook homes and rained down debris as far as a mile away, officials and residents said.
Authorities on Tuesday evening appeared to be focused on butane and nitrous oxide canisters they said were stored illegally at the warehouse in Clinton Township, which housed a distributor of vaporizer pens, smoke shop items and convenience and dollar store goods.
"We know they were not allowed to have these canisters," Paul S. Brouwer, the township's emergency management coordinator, said at a news conference Tuesday night. "They were not permitted to have them in this building."
The 19-year-old man who was killed has not been publicly identified. He was at a nearby car wash, possibly observing the commotion, as canisters rained on the community even after the explosion was reported at 8:50 p.m., officials said.
Officials said the man was hit in the head and taken to the hospital, where he died.
Clinton Township Fire Chief Tim Duncan said firefighters had trouble accessing the building “due to the hundreds, if not thousands of explosions.”
First-responder vehicles rushing to the scene were struck by canisters, he said. Officials earlier said at least some of the canisters measured 12 inches.
"We had a number of fire engines and police vehicles that were hit," Duncan said. "Somebody was looking out for us."
A firefighter was injured by debris that flew through his windshield and struck him in the face, officials said. The firefighter was treated at the hospital and released.
Canisters have been discovered as far as 2 miles away, with officials saying 25 had been collected by early Tuesday evening. They said residents had been seen collecting them, possibly as souvenirs, and warned that the items were potentially explosive and deadly.
Everyone at the warehouse, where some workers assigned to the business' web-based sales were working, evacuated safety, officials said.
Emergency services were called at 8:50 p.m. to the warehouse, which housed the vape wholesale business Select Distributors and a vape and nitrous oxide brand under a wholesaler called Goo.
On its website, Select Distributors says it supplies novelty items and phone accessories to dollar stores and that it sells vape products, nitrous oxide and CBD oils. Goo calls itself a smoke shop and says it and sells tobacco, smoking paraphernalia and other items, according to NBC affiliate WDIV of Detroit.
Select Distributors' website says it sells butane wholesale, in boxes that contain 12 to 20 canisters, with some of the canisters containing 10 ounces of gas.
The volatile gas is used to refill lighters, but it's also popular with often-illegal cannabis concentrate makers who spray butane into cylinders packed with marijuana to extract butane hash oil, the core of concentrated cannabis products that can pack potent highs when smoked, vaped or eaten.
The process has resulted in countless explosions, often involving illicit home labs.
The distributor also openly sells nitrous oxide, which is largely unregulated. It is not a Drug Enforcement Administration scheduled drug, and the Food and Drug Administration has approved it as a prescribed medication and as a propellant and aerator in dairy products, mainly whipped cream. Goo brands a nitrous product called Power Hitter, according to the Select Distributors website.
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The gas, sometimes sold for recreational use at vape shops and adult bookstores, can also be explosive. Its use as an oxygenator in rocketry was connected to a 2007 accident at a facility at Mojave Air and Space Port in California that killed three people. That year in suburban Detroit, a suspect described as a distributor of recreational nitrous oxide was successfully prosecuted for improperly labeling nitrous oxide cylinders.
In Clinton Township, two business owners were taken to the police department Monday night and interviewed by the fire prevention division and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Duncan said.
Witnesses affiliated with Select Distributors were cooperating with investigators, officials said at Tuesday evening's news conference. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Duncan told reporters that the business had recently received a semi-load of butane containers and had “over half of that still left.” There were also pallets of nitrous, lighter fluid and over 100,000 vape pens that had lithium batteries inside them, he said.
Barry Miller, the township superintendent for building inspections, said at Tuesday night's news conference that the location was the subject of one recent violation — improper storage of duck boats — which was corrected under a township warning. "We didn't know the canisters were on-site," he said.
WDIV reported that it received calls from viewers who said they heard explosions as far away as the town of Troy, 15 miles to the west, in neighboring Oakland County. Clinton Township is in Macomb County.
Some callers said items inside their homes rattled and shook from the vibrations.
Eyewitnesses captured the scene from afar and posted video to social media with the sound of multiple, sustained explosions as projectiles shot out into the sky. One person said the explosions continued for more than half an hour.
A witness, Marie Ainsworth, said she had just sat down in her basement when she felt "the whole world, Earth shaking."
"I didn’t know if we were at war," she said.
When Ainsworth went outside, she saw thick smoke billowing in the air.
"It was pretty bad, and it was scary," she said. "It never stopped. It never stopped. The explosions never stopped."
Clinton Township Supervisor Robert Cannon told reporters that he lives 5 ½ miles away and that the explosion sounded like "thunder right over our home."
"That's 5 ½ miles away, so think about the people that were near the site," he said. "It was horrible. The ground was shaking. Our trucks were going to the site and the trucks were shaking. That's how bad it was."
Duncan said the warehouse was almost completely burned down. The property was fenced off, and authorities continued to scour a 2-mile radius for debris, officials said.
Officials initially told residents to stay inside with their windows closed. A Macomb County hazmat team monitored the air Monday night "with negative results, so the air is fine," said Brouwer, the emergency management coordinator. He said the water was also "absolutely perfect."
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Cannabis with Rodent, Deer and Human Detection
8/23/2022 Announcement
Palo Alto, CA — Camect INC fills the costly security gap for cannabis dispensary and grow facilities with an affordable AI-powered smart hub able to detect rodents, deer and humans with a less than 1% error rate.
Until the S.A.F.E. Banking Act passes cash intensive dispensary owners are at rising risk for violent and costly burglaries from humans. According to NPR, the wave of crime has escalated. Grow facilities face the double threat from both human crop theft and destruction from rodents and animals. One rodent can destroy thousands of dollars of valuable plants.
Live guards burden owners with as much as $50,000 a month in round-the-clock security. A solution that is not affordable to most. Video security cameras offer at best a reactive approach to crime detection. These cameras are designed to record, not detect. In a world with understaffed, overworked police officers these videos are not actually helpful. This can be a huge distraction with alerts going off every time a leaf, bug or weather triggers an alarm. NYT reports that 80% of DIY security system owners are annoyed by “false-alarms”.
Camect uses AI-powered object detection. The nanosecond an object (rodent, deer, person, pick-up truck, delivery truck, etc.) is detected, an alert is deployed, if you want to know about it. The system will adapt to the user’s preferences, virtually eliminating false alarms. Camect affordable smart hub connects with almost every existing camera system. Most often no new equipment is needed.
“Regulations require dispensary owners to pour large amounts of capital into their business and operate as cash-only enterprises. This puts product and cash at great risk with criminals targeting both. One of my new customers called me after he lost huge amounts of inventory and $75,000 cash with one break-in. Camect is committed to helping business owners take a proactive approach and deter these crimes,” says Camect National Account Manager Brad Kenning who specializes in Cannabis Security. Camect is currently available worldwide. Contact Camect Marketing Director Rachel Swardson at connect@camect.com for more information. About Camect
Camect Inc is the first to bring affordable, accurate and reliable Artificial Intelligence analytics to video and non-video security systems. Our goal is to help human beings focus on what matters.
Nimble Distro Announced as Official Distributor of Magic Number’s Cannabis-Infused Beverages
7/10/2023
Announcement
Portland, Oregon – July 10, 2023 – Nimble Distro, a leading wholesale distribution company in the Oregon cannabis industry, proudly announces its partnership with Magic Number, producer of Oregon’s #1 cannabis beverage. Nimble Distro has been selected as the distributor for Magic Number and will facilitate the sales and delivery of the manufacturer’s lines of all-natural, live resin-infused beverages and syrups.
The humble origin story of Magic Number began in 2014 when two friends, Alex Berger and Dan Pilver, sought to brew Oregon’s first cannabis-infused Ginger Beer. By way of recycled equipment and relentless ingenuity, the pair tested dozens of recipes to develop the drink that would eventually propel their business from a small-scale garage brewery to the commercial facility they operate today.
Through perseverance, innovation, and the belief in the healing powers of cannabis the team has refined their nano-emulsion technology and has experienced monumental growth. Expanded offerings include varying potencies and a wide selection of teas, sodas, seltzers and tinctures that quench thirst and stimulate minds. Their dedication to sustainability and commitment to sourcing all-natural ingredients from local growers and suppliers sets them apart as a brand that values quality and integrity.
This Summer, Magic Number introduced the next game-changer in the industry: resealable cans.
“This new XO resealable technology is poised to change the very culture of cannabis beverage consumption and expand the category. By turning the single-serving can into a multi-serving beverage, consumers will be able to dial in their Magic Number and create the ideal experience every time” says Jon Tapper, Sales & Marketing Manager at Magic Number. “We have full confidence in Nimble’s capacity to amplify our reach and efficiently distribute our products to meet ever-increasing demand.”
Nimble Distro, led by renowned entrepreneurs Joy Hudson and Marissa Rodriguez, is thrilled to join forces with Magic Number as their distributor. With a reputation for proficiency, profitability, and challenging the norm, Nimble brings a highly capable sales and logistics engine to the partnership.
Utilizing their extensive sales and distribution experience, Hudson and Rodriguez co-founded Nimble with the intention of setting a new standard for efficiency and professionalism in the cannabis space. Alongside their flagship in-house pre-roll lines, KITES and Broomsticks, Nimble distributes dozens of other product lines for a range of farms and processors across Oregon.
Magic Number and Nimble Distro are excited about the future of their partnership and the opportunities it presents to deliver exceptional cannabis-infused beverages to consumers throughout Oregon.
“We are delighted to partner with Magic Number,” said Joy Hudson, Co-founder and CEO of Nimble Distro. “We’re both pioneers. Together we will continue to redefine the cannabis industry and set a new standard for excellence.”
About Nimble Distro
Nimble Distro is a leading wholesale distribution company in the cannabis industry. Powered by a proficient logistics and manufacturing engine, Nimble Distro drives profitability and positive social impact by forging collaborative partnerships with premier cannabis cultivators and processors. With a focus on product excellence and community engagement, Nimble Distro is committed to reshaping the future of the cannabis industry.
About Magic Number
Magic Number is Oregon’s #1 cannabis beverage processor. Crafted in Bend, OR with all-natural ingredients and infused with the healing benefits of whole plant cannabis, Magic Number’s liquid edibles offer a fresh and delicious experience to consumers. Rooted in sustainability and quality, Magic Number is dedicated to delivering unparalleled beverages that inspire, uplift, and invigorate.
Big Plan Holdings Partners With Tennessee-Based Evelyn Capital In Strategic Acquisition Of Ascend Wellness Holdings’ Location In Monaca, Pennsylvania
8/28/2023 Announcement
Nashville, Tennessee, August 23rd, 2023 – Big Plan Holdings (BPH), a diversified family holding company with cross-sector investments in cannabis, real estate, music, entertainment, professional sports, and hospitality, has announced a strategic partnership with Tennessee-based Evelyn Capital to acquire the 1.25 acre, Monaca, Pennsylvania ‘Ascend Wellness Holdings’ AWH – (CSE;AWWH.U;OTCQX;AAWF) vertically integrated medical cannabis retail operation.
The acquisition expands upon the regional footprint and suite of services of Big Plan Holdings (BPH) in partnership with one of the nation’s leading multistate operators (‘MSOs’), publicly traded on the Canadian Stock Exchange.
In commenting on the acquisition of the tenant retail building located in Monaca, Pennsylvania, totaling $3.25 million, Josh Joseph, Co-Founder and CEO of Big Plan Holdings, stated that, “We are pleased to partner with fellow Tennessee-based and entrepreneurial real estate and investment firm, Evelyn Capital, in this exciting acquisition in Pennsylvania, further expanding our Northeast regional push and doing so with such an impactful brand as Ascend Wellness Holdings. AWH is tactically positioned to continue its dynamic trajectory in the cannabis space; a vertically-integrated operator with a footprint in seven of the most attractive states in the country for the industry. They are one of the stronger operators in the industry and BPH has long been a strong supporter of AWH and their management team.”
Founded in 2018 and presently hosting assets in Illinois, Michigan, Maryland, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Jersey and indeed Pennsylvania, Ascend Wellness Holdings owns and operates state of the art cultivation facilities, grows award-winning strains, and produces a curated selection of cannabis products.
Taylor Preston, Principal at Evelyn Capital, added that, “We share the enthusiasm of our partners at Big Plan Holdings in the announcement of this strategic acquisition, executed with a significantly increased cap rate, in large part due to BPH’s longstanding relationship with Ascend Wellness Holdings, but one example of the conducive environments for growth which BPH creates for their partners.”
The timing of this announcement is fortuitous; on Thursday, August 17th, 2023, five U.S. State Senators introduced Senate Bill 846, bipartisan legislation aiming to legalize the recreational use of cannabis for Pennsylvanians 21 years of age and older.
Eric Russell, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Big Plan Holdings, added that, “We are pleased to bring our experience and resources at this timely juncture to Pennsylvania and on the sidelines of the liberalization of the state’s marketplace. With combined commercial real estate (CRE), development and transactions totaling $2.5 billion from inception to present date, with transaction locations in upwards of 40+ states, our success lies in our vigilance and versatility – in seeking out mutually beneficial partnerships that allow for greater market penetration opportunities, service delivery, and sustainable business growth.” About Big Plan Holdings
Big Plan Holdings (BPH) is a Nashville, Tennessee-based family-office, directed by Josh, Tara, Sydni, and Sophie Joseph, with diversified investments in cannabis, real estate, music, entertainment, professional sports, fashion, and hospitality, among myriad strategic investments across the United States and internationally.
BPH also hosts a philanthropic family foundation, The Joseph Family Foundation, with several different touch points of thematic, statewide, national, and global focus.
For more information, please visit http://bigplanholdings.com.
Körber Offers Preroll Solutions to Help Cannabis Brands Increase Profit
9/28/2023
Announcement
Pre-rolls have undeniably become one of the fastest-growing categories in the cannabis industry. Consumers seek convenience, and the era of worrying about low-quality cannabis in pre-rolls has faded into the past.
Furthermore, the introduction of cylindrical or cigarette-style pre-rolls (straight pre-rolls) has elevated an outstanding smoking experience, adding to the allure of this category.
With rising sales figures in many states, the need to optimize production becomes paramount, especially in light of limited financial liquidity and workforce availability. The focus shifts towards profitability, cost reduction, increased product quality, and enhanced appeal.
Let’s face it; achieving these goals requires departing from conical pre-rolls and slow-paced automated production. It’s time to draw inspiration from the tobacco and cigarette industry’s rod production methods.
Efficiency and Precision in Cannabis Production
In the 1950s, cigarettes came in various shapes, mostly lacking filters. Brands like Marlboro recognized the potential of filters, appealing to a broader consumer base. Standardizing the cylindrical shape introduced automation, significantly reducing production costs. Today, those early adopters dominate the global cigarette market, and Körber (formerly Hauni), the pioneer of filter cigarette making machines, stands as the undisputed number one machine supplier for this industry.
The question arises: Can this approach thrive in the highly fragmented U.S. cannabis market, challenged by interstate shipments? The answer is affirmative, albeit on a smaller scale. Körber’s CANTOS cylindrical pre-roll efficiently produces 40,000 pre-rolls per 8-hour shift. Leveraging the cigarette shape, it seamlessly integrates with regular cigarette packers. As national legalization approaches, highly automated and efficient production hubs emerge, making it even more enticing for some to transition to the world’s fastest pre-roll maker, the Nano-H, producing over 1,000 pre-rolls per minute.
Continuous Flow Production
Cigarettes are produced in a continuous flow, rather than individually rolled. This principle allows production speeds of up to 20,000 cigarettes per minute while maintaining the highest possible quality. Körber’s pre-roll makers embrace this continuous production principle, with adjustments to handle sticky cannabis. Achieving production costs per pre-roll (including all non-cannabis materials) below $0.02 becomes attainable.
The Filter Plug: Customization and Trends
Upon opening a classic cigarette box, consumers immediately notice the filter plug. Beyond potentially reducing harmful substances, filter plugs enhance pre-roll appearance and flavor. With over 80% of filters worldwide produced on Körber’s filtermaking machines, Körber collaborates with customers to develop innovative filters. These include the capsule filter, featuring a crushable flavor capsule (e.g., mint), and the multi-filter, combining segments like charcoal and acetate. The crimped paper filter plug, once popular in France, has made a comeback due to the demand for biodegradable materials. The crutch tip, commonly found in many pre-rolls, reflects the growing popularity of paper filters. The filter plugs are attached to the cannabis rod by a tipping paper. This tipping paper offers an excellent opportunity for product customization with various colors and logos.
Material Preparation and Airflow Control
Drawing from the tobacco industry’s experience, cannabis production benefits from techniques like resting and cooling to prepare materials for downstream processes. Blending, initially met with skepticism, can however standardizes cannabis characteristics, ensuring a consistent and enjoyable smoking experience, especially with psychoactive substances. With 75 years of expertise in tobacco preparation machinery, Körber applies this knowledge to refine the cannabis preparation process.
Airflow control is a critical factor in mastering the smoking experience. Cigarette companies have perfected the ideal combination of product hardness and airflow to ensure a slow, enjoyable burn. The continuous cigarette production principle, coupled with meticulous filler preparation, enables cannabis companies to achieve similar metrics. Perforated tipping paper or online perforation enhances airflow and can be used in case a lighter taste wants to be achieved.
About Körber
The Körber Group, with over 12,000 employees worldwide, provides machinery and solutions across pharmaceuticals, tissue, and tobacco industries. Körber Logistics offers automated warehouse and parcel handling solutions, while Körber Digital provides AI-based solutions. Körber Technologies (formerly Hauni Maschinenbau), with over 4,000 employees, leads in tobacco machinery and solutions. For over three years, Körber has offered pre-roll makers tailored for the cannabis industry. The compact TFM machine efficiently fills pre-made cylindrical tubes, which are significantly more cost-effective than cones, at 80 cpm. Beyond this, CANTOS and NANO-H are the machines using the continuous cigarette making principle. Körber’s pre-roll makers handle high-THC material and industrial hemp with precision and Körber assist customers in optimizing the entire production process, from material preparation to production flow, as well as the with the selection of the materials (tipping paper etc.).
Healer CBD Expands Its Wellness Offerings with Non-Impairing “Acidics” Gummies
10/17/2023
Announcement
Brunswick, ME – October 6, 2023 – Healer CBD, a leading provider of hemp wellness oils, capsules and topicals nationwide, today announced it launched a new line of full-spectrum functional gummies made from hemp featuring three distinct formulations that contain beneficial acidic cannabinoids not present in most gummies currently available.
Called Ease, Rest, and Vitality, Healer hemp gummies are rare because they contain the acidic cannabinoids CBDA and CBGA, which are known for their powerful pain relief, anti-inflammatory, immune-supporting, and neuroprotective properties. Recent studies show that cannabinoids in their original “unheated” acidic form have tremendous healing properties that act in tandem with and in contrast to their neutral counterparts.
The gummies were developed by Dr. Dustin Sulak, an osteopathic physician recognized globally by his peers as a pioneer of cannabis clinical applications, formulations, and dosage protocols. A leading expert on the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids, he is the author of the first foundational text on the clinical use of cannabinoid therapies, titled Handbook of Cannabis for Clinicians: Principles and Practice.
Each functional “acidic” gummy contains unique, consistent ratios of full-spectrum CBDA and CBGA along with their neutral (and better-known) counterparts CBD and CBG, plus other beneficial acidic and neutral minor cannabinoids extracted from specially selected organic hemp strains grown in Maine. Specifically:
Ease lemon gummies (1:1 CBD:CBDA) are formulated to help people manage stress, worry and aches.
Rest blueberry gummies (6:1 CBG:CBGA) are formulated to help people relax, fall asleep more easily, calm “fight or flight” feelings, and target nerve discomfort.
Vitality tangerine gummies (1:1 CBDA:CBGA) are formulated to support the immune system, reduce aches and discomforts, and increase energy levels.
To maximize wellness, Healer gummies are non-impairing, vegan, gluten free and made with organic ingredients and all natural, plant-based flavorings and colorings. Each serving contains less than 3 grams of sugar and no corn syrup. These gummies contain 10 mg of cannabinoids and less than 0.3% THC in accordance with federal law.
To ensure consistency and consumer safety, every batch is third-party lab tested. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) verifying the product’s contents and the absence of heavy metals, pesticides, solvents and other biocontaminants is prominently available via QR code on the label. A companion Usage Guide & Response Tracker booklet accompanies each product.
“We devoted a lot of time and effort over the past year to ensure the taste and effects meet the standard of excellence that our customers depend on to improve their overall health and well-being,” said Bradley Feuer, Healer CBD co-founder and CEO. “The initial response through consumer testing has been tremendous in regards to the taste, effects and the quicker onset compared to other edibles.”
It appears these gummies are a game-changer for people who want the health benefits of cannabinoids without impairment, but prefer delicious gummies to conventional oil drops or capsules, he said.
Healer CBD Ease, Rest, and Vitality gummies are available now at HealerCBD.com and a growing number of retail outlets.
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About Healer CBD
Healer is a trusted, physician-developed hemp brand and educational resource founded to help consumers and healthcare providers get the best results with safe, reliably dosable products and education on how to best use them. Healer’s educational content and distinctive product formulations are based on the latest science, clinical research and 13 years of clinical work by Dr. Dustin Sulak.
Healer CBD’s paradigm-shifting patented nano-filtration extraction process sets a new standard for maintaining the plant’s valuable components while removing harmful contaminants. To learn more visit https://healercbd.com/healer-spectrum/#our-process.
Healer Whole Plant Hemp products are available nationwide. For education on how to use hemp as medicine or information about Healer Hemp products, visit www.HealerCBD.com.
About Dr. Dustin Sulak
Dustin Sulak, DO is a co-founder of Healer CBD and the founder of Integr8 Health, a medical practice in Maine that follows over 8,000 patients using medical cannabis and hemp. His practice balances the principles of osteopathy, mind-body medicine and medical cannabis.
Regarded as an expert on medical cannabis, Dr. Sulak educates medical providers and patients on its clinical use, while continuing to explore the therapeutic potential of this ancient yet emerging medicine.
Globally recognized by his peers as a pioneer of clinical applications, formulations, and usage protocols, Dr. Sulak is the author of the first foundational text on the clinical use of cannabis and cannabinoid therapies, titled Handbook of Cannabis for Clinicians: Principles and Practice [https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393714180].
Dr. Sulak received undergraduate degrees in nutrition science and biology from Indiana University, a doctorate of osteopathy from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed an internship at Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency.
BudTrainer™ Launches the BudCups™: The Earth-Friendly, Root-Friendly Alternative to Single-Use Seedling Pots and Cups
11/28/2023
Announcement
In another move towards sustainable gardening, BudTrainer just announced the launch of their 4th product, the BudCups: a reusable, better-performing alternative to single-use seed starting cups and pots. Engineered to optimize root development, the BudCups are a patent-pending invention set to redefine the standards of not just planting and transplanting, but environmentally responsible gardening.
First, they’re dishwasher-friendly, made from 100% recycled and food-grade plastic, and designed to be reused indefinitely, making them the most earth-friendly choice for gardeners committed to reducing waste. They were also designed without a single corner where pathogens can live, turning the washing process into a breeze.
Secondly, the BudCups feature a unique Triple-Drainage system that optimizes for runoff flow, promoting the best drybacks, ensuring optimal root health and growth, and preventing root rot or other pathogenic diseases.
The best part? The BudCups’ Shock-Free Transplanting mechanism was designed not only to minimize transplant shock to the roots, but also to make it easy and clean to transplant. Just pop the bottom, and the entire root ball comes out, untouched.
Henrique Dias, the innovative founder of BudTrainer, states, “Our vision with BudCups™ goes beyond just creating a better gardening container. We’re introducing a sustainable practice in home gardening, merging the love we have for the plant with the care we have for the planet.”
About BudTrainer™
BudTrainer™ is an innovative designer of cannabis gardening products and a community leader in the cannabis space. Renowned for its high-quality, earth-conscious, and user-friendly products, BudTrainer empowers home growers to achieve superior results in their gardens.
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