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January 16, 2020

Tips for Managing Customer Complaints in Cannabis Retail

In business, keeping your current customers is just as important as attracting new ones. In fact, according to the Harvard Business Review, it can cost five to 25 times more to acquire a new customer than to retain a current one. So, if you’re thinking about getting into cannabis retail in Ontario, you need to.....

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January 14, 2020

Risk Communication and What it Means for Food Safety Workers

The food industry and Canada’s food safety regulators are responsible for making sure food is safe. However, approximately 4 million illnesses occur each year from food-borne pathogens in Canada. One reporter also noted that many food-borne illnesses go unreported, suggesting that a higher estimate could be made. A study was released by the University of.....

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January 9, 2020

Cannabis Plant Pests and Diseases to Watch Out For

When working with plants, pests and disease are always a concern. For professionals in the cannabis industry, it’s important to be familiar with the ones that threaten cannabis plants, in particular if you’re working in an area like cultivation, where you’re directly in contact with the product in its vulnerable state. Pests that can attack.....

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January 7, 2020

Why You Need to Learn About Scientific Communication in Quality Assurance Courses

Engaging the general public with what’s going on in the world of scientific research and quality assurance is important, if we are to raise awareness about issues in the science community. These issues can be difficult to communicate to the public, as often language is used that reaches past general knowledge and acts as a.....

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January 2, 2020

What Does Cannabis Consulting Entail?

If you pursue owning or managing a business in your cannabis career, you will be interested to know ways that you can improve and make your company better. You will need to be aware of regulations, industry trends, and competitive strategies. Since things change quite quickly in the world of cannabis, it’s normal to need.....

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December 31, 2019

In Sport and Nutrition Training? Here’s How Fish Oil Boosts Recovery

Fish oil is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, known to boost heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Fish oil is also used for recovery in athletes. Since the human body requires omega-3s, they are a good idea to consciously incorporate into a diet in general.  For physical activity and recovery,.....

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December 26, 2019

Micro Cultivation and How it Might Play into Your Cannabis Career

Craft products and small batch production has become more popular in recent decades, from microbreweries full of interesting beer to small coffee roasters pushing quality over quantity. Customers enjoy products that offer a more personal brand, where consumables are treated with more care and the experience feels a little more special. Expertise is implied and.....

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December 24, 2019

Getting Your Regulatory Affairs Certification? Canada’s Special Access Program May Interest You

Working with regulatory systems requires a strong background in standards and regulations, so that you have a good understanding of how they function and how they can change. Pharmaceutical regulations dictate how Canadians can access the drugs that they need to be healthy and enjoy a high quality of life. When regulations are made, it.....

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December 19, 2019

What to Expect in Cannabis Quality Assurance Careers | AAPS

In a tightly regulated industry such as cannabis, quality assurance is an integral element. Without it, pinpointing trouble areas or finding the cause of an issue can be nearly impossible. If you choose to work in this part of the cannabis industry, you’ll find ways to maintain optimal conditions and environments for safe, high-quality product......

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December 17, 2019

The Food Technology Behind Fortified Cereals

Fortification or enrichment of foods involves either adding vitamins and minerals to food products, or replacing micronutrients that are lost when the food is processed. Fortification isn’t just a choice made by companies. In Canada there are laws that set requirements around fortification of certain foods. For example, vitamin C must be added to vegetable.....

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