Wholesale Cannabis Industry News
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Understanding D&O Insurance for Cannabis Businesses – An Overview by NCIA member Jon Spratt from Greensite
Here’s a great article published yesterday on the NCIA blog by Jon Spratt of Greensite Insurance. In the piece Spratt gives a great overview of the importance of Directors & Officers (D&O) Insurance. If you’re the leader of a cannabis company and aren’t familiar with this type of insurance, it’s probably a good idea to
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Wholesale Cannabis Pricing Data Snapshot – September 2022
In the pursuit of knowledge, data is “a collection of discrete values that convey information, describing quantity, quality, fact, statistics, other basic units of meaning or simply sequences of symbols that may be further interpreted.” In wholesale cannabis, data can help us select the right products to produce and/or sell. It can also help us
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Apex Trading Launches Marketplace for Cannabis Industry Ancillary Services
Are you an ancillary service or product provider in the cannabis space looking to connect with licensed cannabis brands and retailers? If so, Apex Trading has just the trick for getting your business in front of the right people. Apex Trading has hundreds of cultivators, extractors, product manufacturers, distributors and thousands of dispensaries hitting the
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Apex Trading Founder and CEO John Manlove Joins Max Hansen on the Built on Purpose Podcast
Y Scouts helps leaders find and hire the best talent for their organizations. On top of that, they run the great podcast called Built On Purpose and asked Apex Trading founder and CEO John Manlove to join them to talk about the cannabis industry. John’s in-depth knowledge of wholesale cannabis, cannabis tech, and the various challenges that
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Decibel Farms Increases Orders by 1,350% with the Help of Apex Trading Wholesale Cannabis Software
About Decibel Farms: Decibel Farms is a small family, highly-awarded producer and processor of sustainably-grown, top-shelf cannabis products. Based out of the Applegate Valley in Southern Oregon, their cultivation practices, living organic soil, and local environment create some of the best conditions to grow high quality cannabis with a limited carbon footprint. Decibel Farms selects
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Pay Now ACH Payments for Wholesale Cannabis – Better, Safer & Easier than Cash with Apex Trading
In cannabis, the term “COD” is commonly used to describe when a seller expects to be paid, cash on delivery! And while there has been some transition towards checks or bank-to-bank transfers, in most transactions cash is still king. In an industry that lacks access to traditional banking and financial services, cash is historically the
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Wholesale Cannabis Financing for Cultivators, Extractors, Edibles Manufacturers and Retail Dispensaries
It’s no mystery that today’s cannabis businesses are limited in terms of traditional financial services. There are companies who still struggle to find a bank that will support their business. Others may have a bank account but are unable to secure business loans or use other banking products. Often these companies rely on either raising
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420 2022 – Massachusetts Wholesale Cannabis Specials, Promos and Deals
The origins of 420 can be a bit fuzzy. There are tales of intrepid college students regularly setting out at 4:20pm in search of a legendary, clandestine cannabis field near campus. Some say the number has to do with police radio call numbers related to marijuana offenses. Regardless of its true roots, 420, and now
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Colorado Wholesale Cannabis Deals, Promos and Specials for 420 2022
The legends and lore that surround 420 are many, but no one in the Colorado cannabis market can deny, April 20th means big sales for our industry. Some attribute the special day being connected to a group of adventurous college students who left class every day at 4:20pm sharp on a quest to find a
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Oregon 420 Wholesale Cannabis Deals, Promos and Special for 2022
420, or April 20th, is a big day for the Oregon cannabis industry. Legends and lore surround the reason for the date’s association to cannabis. Some say it has to do with law enforcement code numbers and “420” being tied to the now-mostly-outdated calls concerning our beloved and accepted plant. Other tales tell of college
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Michigan Wholesale Cannabis Prices Drop as Supply Increases
Our friends over at Cannabis Benchmarks posted a great article today looking at the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency’s (MRA) report detailing cannabis sales, licensing and production data for the state’s medical and adult use markets. Cannabis Benchmarks does a great job of parsing out the data in easy-to-consume chunks. Here are few highlights: – Average daily
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Earth & Altar – Medical or Recreational Flower? How about Mystical!
Did you like that headline? It pretty much comes directly off the Earth & Altar’s website. It goes on to say that Earth & Altar’s cannabis flower “is for the weirdos, misfits, rebels, mystics, yogis and all you beautiful people out there who see through the bullshit into something deeper and truly magical.” Their messaging
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Good Manufacturing Practices – Essential for Cannabis Business Success
Our friends over at MJ Brand Insights posted a great article today on the importance for cannabis brands to establish and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices or GMPs. In mainstream industries, GMPs cover everything from materials and equipment to hygiene and handling of products and are often overseen by the FDA. However, because cannabis isn’t
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MJ Unpacked – The Focused, Intimate & Exclusive Event for Cannabis Brands & Retailers
October is a big month for cannabis. For starters, it’s Croptober. In case you’re in the dark on that one, Croptober is the harvest season for outdoor cannabis growers when the vast majority of sun-grown cannabis starts to enter the market. Beyond that, two of the most influential events in the industry are scheduled to
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Apex Trading’s Live Chat Feature – Helping to Build Trust and Open Communication in the Cannabis Industry
Trust and communication have always been at the core of the cannabis industry. As we’ve created software for wholesale producers and their retail counterparts, we have strived to include features that promote and enhance both trust and communication. Whether it’s including all testing docs within a standardized ordering process or developing an in-platform chat feature
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The Pass is Western Massachusetts’ Quintessential Cannabis Company
Deep in the heart of the Berkshires, tucked in along the Housatonic River, and just a stone’s throw from the Appalachian Trail, you’ll find The Pass, western Massachusetts’ premier cultivation, processing and retail cannabis enterprise. The Pass’ vertical integration gives Massachusetts cannabis consumers “farm to label” flower, vape carts, gummies, tinctures, topicals and more. Whether
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Hello Fellow Citizens of Wholesale Cannabis – Meet Michigan’s Fello
Meet Fellō (@fello_cannabis on Instagram)! They’re making waves in the Michigan medical and adult-use industries for their high-grade, craft cannabis, Fello’s state-of-the-art indoor cultivation facility and hybrid greenhouses are producing cannabis products sure to make wholesale purchasing managers and consumers alike glad they know the name. Fello focuses on growing the kind of cannabis that
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Avalanche! Now You Can Find Your Elevation on Apex Trading
There’s a growing rumble of approval rolling across the beautiful state of Washington for Avalanche. Based out of Tacoma, Avalanche is a i502 processor specializing in vape carts, syringes, dab buckets and prerolls. Avalanche’s products speak for themselves offering exceptional flavor and effect, but the company really prides itself on serving its clients. They strive
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Herbington Farm – the Quintessential Southern Oregon Cannabis Cultivation
Southern Oregon’s Applegate Valley is known for its whitewater rapids, gorgeous sweeping views, wine, and, of course, world-class cannabis. Among the cultivations that dot this fertile land you’ll find Herbington Farm in Grants Pass. Headed up by husband-and-wife team Slim and Lulu, Herbington Farm prides itself for bringing out the best in sun-grown strains. It
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Apex Trading’s Founder and CEO John Manlove Gets Personal with Len May on the Everything is Personal Podcast
If you’re not familiar with Len’s show, Everything is Personal, you should be. In it, “cannabis, music, business, some sciencey stuff (and a touch of ADD) all come together in one amazing ride.” Len is a great interviewer and John has the goods to talk about. In episode 39, Len and John tell some great
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Belushi’s Farm – Yep, that “Belushi” is Not Only an Actor, Activist, Singer & Dancer, but Also an Amazing Cannabis Grower
You know what’s really cool? Having one of the biggest names in cannabis on your platform – Belushi’s Farm. Of course, some of the largest and best wholesale cannabis producers in markets across the country have chosen Apex Trading as their partner for inventory, order and sales management. However, Belushi’s Farm just feels different. Maybe
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Wholesale Cannabis Distribution – A Quick Guide for a Complex Subject
It wasn’t that long ago that wholesale cannabis distribution meant a brave soul in an unassuming truck doing box runs in the wee hours of the night. Today, distribution in the cannabis industry has matured into sophisticated business processes that help large and small producers across the country get their products to storefronts and, ultimately,
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Heading On Down to the Southern Oregon Cannabis Cup 2021 in Medford
This event has been postponed. 🙁 Our Portland-based Apex Trading Team is headed down to beautiful Medford, Oregon on June 26th for the inaugural Southern Oregon Cannabis Cup. That in and of itself would be fantastic, but it gets even better. Our very own Katie from Customer Success and Keala from Sales will be judges.
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Cooper Mountain Gardens – A Hidden PDX Gem of a Cultivation with Roots in the Old Country
Nestled in the Tualatin Valley just outside of Portland, you’ll find the craft cultivation known as Cooper Mountain Gardens. Tucked in amongst the conifers and oaks, is a prairie field that looks much like it has for hundreds years. During the growing season, radiant, sun-grown plants soak up the rays and thrive in the nutrient-rich
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Apex Trading and BDSA Partner to Create the First Comprehensive View of Wholesale and Retail Cannabis Pricing Data
We’re excited to announce our partnership with BDSA in creating the first-to-market, comprehensive view of wholesale and retail cannabis pricing data. When we first started talking with BDSA about this project, we both knew we’d be creating the best pricing resource for wholesale cannabis producers and their retail buyers. The joint effort between Apex Trading
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A Brief Overview of Buying and Selling Wholesale Cannabis Online
Just a few short years ago, the idea of being able to buy and sell wholesale cannabis online approached the absurd. In addition to the legality issues and trust issues, the means for transacting online weren’t yet in place. Fast forward to today and you have a dozen or so options, depending on the state
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Ganjapreneur Q&A with John Manlove: Supporting Cannabis Brands with Wholesale Solutions
Our friends over at Ganjapreneur recently sat down with CEO and founder of Apex Trading, John Manlove. The result, an insightful Q&A on the company covering everything from our roots and “plant-first” ethos to where we’re headed as a company and as an industry. Between strict regulations and steep competition, cannabis entrepreneurs face a lot
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Using the Word “Wholesale” When Searching Google for Cannabis Business Tools
Finding information online for helping your cannabis business isn’t always easy. For example, the top three results for the simple Google search “improve my cannabis business” are “So You Want to Start a Cannabis Business,” “4 Key Tips To Build A Successful Cannabis Business,” and “Examples of Cannabis-related Business Ideas.” All of these could be
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Apex Trading Proudly Sponsor’s The Cultivation Classic – “The Most Scientifically Rigorous Cannabis Competition on Earth”
If you’re involved with the Oregon wholesale cannabis industry and you haven’t heard of the Cultivation Classic, you may want to slow down a bit on those medical blackout bar edibles. The competition started in 2016 and is now considered by many in the cannabis industry to be the premier bud judging cup event in
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How to Steer Clear of Cannabis Founder Burnout With the Right Support System – John Manlove & Rob Fess Join the Silicon Valley Momentum Podcast
John and Rob we’re excited and delighted to join Roland Siebelink of scaleupallies.com on the Silicon Valley Momentum Podcast. During the conversation, they talked about how far the wholesale cannabis industry has come, and also covered some of the challenges cultivators, extractors and dispensaries alike still face today. Further, John delved into his experiences with