Wholesale Cannabis Industry News
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Great Read: Cannabis Industry Statistics for 2023 from FlowHub
The folks over at FlowHub have put together a great article on how the industry is performing and where it’s headed in 2023. You’ll find detailed information and data snapshots covering topics such as U.S. cannabis smoking rates by age group, consumption patterns, popularity of cannabis product categories, changes in the medical markets, price compression,…
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New Year, New Look at the Wholesale Cannabis Data: State-Specific and National Snapshots for December 2022
With the Holidays more than over, it’s time to get back at it and the Apex Trading wholesale cannabis data snapshots are here to help. Our free December 2022 data snapshots are linked at the bottom of the pages, to help you keep up on what’s happening in your state-specific market or at the national…
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Just In Time for the Holidays – Wholesale Cannabis Data: State-Specific and National Snapshots for November 2022
The Holidays are in full swing, Christmas is just around the corner, and the Apex Trading wholesale cannabis data snapshots are wrapped up and ready to go. Our free November 2022 data snapshots are under the tree, or in this case, linked at the bottom of the page, to help you keep up on what’s…
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A Foretelling Glimpse Into Emerging and Mature Market Wholesale Cannabis Data
I and the leadership team at Apex Trading have been serving the cannabis industry ever since the first adult-use market came online in early 2014. Over the last 8 years we’ve seen new markets launch medical or adult-use programs and often the earliest of license holders benefit from strong market conditions with consumer demand outpacing…
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It’s Elementary – Wholesale Cannabis Data: US and State-Specific Snapshot for October 2022
Sherlock Holmes said, “It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data.” and unless you are Dr. Watson, you should probably listen to the consulting detective. In wholesale cannabis, data can present us with a trail of clues that leads us to the culprit, the victim, or the hero of our story. That…
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The Beauty of Mosaic – Creating Loyalty Between Cannabis Dispensaries and Consumers
Every once in a while a company crosses our path that we feel obligated to tell our clients and the cannabis industry, in general, about. Mosaic is one of those companies. In these demanding times of long hours and tired mornings, it’s hard not to be familiar with Starbucks and their rewards app. Mosaic has…
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AdaptiveHR – Smart HR Solutions Built for Cannabis Businesses
Cannabis business owners today face numerous challenges – especially when it comes to attracting and retaining employees. Recent data shows that employee turnover rates in cannabis can be as high as 40-60% within the first two months. Now, more than ever, payroll, HR, employee benefits, and 401Ks are important for keeping your workers happy and your company compliant.…
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Apex Trading and Dutchie’s LeafLogix Now Integrated for Wholesale Cannabis Businesses
There are wholesale cannabis producers that love Apex Trading. There are wholesale cannabis producers that love LeafLogix. And, there are those that love both. Thankfully, Apex Trading and Dutchie/LeafLogix have partnered to create an integration between the Apex Trading and LeafLogix platforms. With the ability to create batches between the platforms, you’ll be able to…
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How to Sell Wholesale Cannabis 101 – Just Send the Menu
Are you a cannabis cultivator, extractor or edibles manufacturer? Does your sales team currently rely on shared spreadsheets or other static formats to communicate available wholesale inventory to sell to dispensary purchasing managers? Problem: While sending static “menus” might sort of work initially, it takes a lot of effort and lacks automation, ultimately resulting in…
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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…