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July 4, 2019

Opening an AGCO Cannabis Dispensary? About Cannabis Extracts

If you’d like to run an AGCO cannabis location, you’ll want to know a thing or two about extracts before they become legal in October. Read on for more info!..

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July 2, 2019

4 Things to Know About the Ugly Produce Trend if You’re Taking Food Technology Courses

Curious about the ugly produce trend, and its effects on the industry and environment? Read on to find out more about this fascinating way to reduce food waste...

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June 27, 2019

Opening a Cannabis Retail Application? 3 CBD Product Tips.

When recreational cannabis was legalized across Canada in October, many people predicted that products high in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—the compound that causes users to get “high”—would be especially popular. However, since legalization a surprising trend has emerged: cannabidiol (CBD) products have been flying off of store shelves much faster than THC products. CBD products are largely.....

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June 25, 2019

Interested in Nutrition and Health Training? Check Out This Study About Personalized Diets

Is there such a thing as a one-size-fits-all diet? Check out why a new study says no and what that means for students in nutrition and health training...

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June 20, 2019

What to Know About the Endocannabinoid System If You’re in Cannabis Retail Training

Each person’s body contains an endocannabinoid system. It’s a complex system that is just beginning to be understood, having only been discovered a few short decades ago. In fact, it was first discovered in the 1980s, and only found in the human body during the 1990s. While much work and research is still needed to.....

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June 18, 2019

Diversity in Clinical Trials: What Students in Clinical Research Courses Should Know

A major benefit of clinical trials is the ability to test on multiple participants, ensuring that an outcome isn’t just tied to one person. However, the diversity of these multiple participants is important, to ensure that the results coincide with how the drug will be used once approved. Sex and race can play a part.....

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June 13, 2019

Why Health Canada Licensing Changes Matter for AAPS Students

Keeping on top of regulatory changes related to cannabis is important if you want a career in the industry. If you enroll in our Cannabis Certificate program, you’ll learn about cannabis regulations related to both production and retail. Recently, Health Canada, which regulates cannabis producers, announced a major change to its approval process for cultivation.....

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June 11, 2019

3 Things Students in Food Safety Programs Should Know About Cross-Contamination

People working in the food industry have an obligation to ensure that the foods they work with are kept safe from cross-contamination. While the vast majority of food is safe, when problems do occur, such as product recalls and outbreaks of foodborne illnesses, they are often because of cross-contamination. Taking measures to prevent cross-contamination is.....

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June 6, 2019

THC vs. CBD: A Guide for Students in Cannabis Retailer Training

The cannabis plant contains more than 100 chemical compounds called cannabinoids, but by far the two most well-known are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). If you’re considering a career in cannabis retail, chances are you’ll encounter many customers who have heard about THC and CBD and want to know what they are and how they.....

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June 4, 2019

3 Facts About Quality by Design for Students in Quality Assurance and Quality Control Courses

What is Quality by Design (QbD)? It’s an approach to pharmaceutical product development, where an objective is defined prior to starting the process and quality is instilled before manufacturing. Risk assessment and management are a priority and are used as the basis for process control. This can help to: Shorten development times Improve manufacturing quality.....

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