Dr. Zhou is a renowned expert in the cannabis cultivation and post-processing industry, with extensive experience in developing innovative solutions for various cannabis production challenges. He has made significant contributions to the industry, specializing in stem removal from milled flowers and continuous live hash and live rosin production. He has developed industry-first products, troubleshooted production issues, and improved drying operations, increasing production, terpene retention, and reducing costs. With over 30 years of research and development experience, Dr. Zhou's expertise is highly valued by those seeking to optimize cannabis cultivation and post-processing.

Confirmation Bias in R&D – Practical Solutions for R&D Leaders and Industrial Owners

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In research and development (R&D), making data-driven decisions is crucial for staying competitive. However, confirmation bias—the tendency to favor information that aligns with pre-existing beliefs—can subtly distort decision-making, leading to overlooked risks and missed opportunities. For R&D leaders and industrial owners, recognizing and mitigating this bias is critical to improving innovation, avoiding costly mistakes, and […]

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Innovate Your Way to SR&ED Success: Maximizing QC Activities

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Transform the “Impossible” into Game-Changing Innovations As an R&D leader or business owner, you understand the relentless pressure to innovate and stay ahead of the competition. But what if your quality control (QC) activities held hidden potential for SR&ED  claims? The Challenge: CRA’s Exclusion The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) typically excludes routine QC activities from

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The present state of the cannabis industry

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Canopy Growth has announced plans to transition from production to sourcing third-party providers for its vape, beverage, edible, and extract products while focusing internal efforts on higher-margin categories such as flowers, pre-rolls, soft gels, and oils, as reported by BNN Bloomberg. This shift reflects the current landscape of the cannabis market, where a wide range

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Quality in the cannabis industry

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Quality in the cannabis industry can be understood through two main perspectives: compliance and consumption experience. The compliance perspective refers to adherence to regulatory requirements, which encompasses essential elements such as testing, labeling, and packaging. It is imperative that all products comply with the regulations in the jurisdiction. The consumption experience perspective emphasizes delivering consistent

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Differentiate your pre-rolls and pre-milled flowers by what you do not have.

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In highly competitive markets, businesses face the challenge of differentiating their products and services from their competitors. In the cannabis industry, this challenge is amplified due to the growing number of players in the market. With cultivar, potency, and aroma becoming the norm, businesses need to think creatively to set themselves apart. One strategy is

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Compare common cone-type and straight-type pre-rolls 

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As the pre-roll market continues to experience a surge in demand, it has attracted an influx of producers looking to capitalize on this trend. To set themselves apart from the competition, producers must carefully consider their production methods and how they impact the overall smoking experience. Two of the most popular pre-roll types are cone-type

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The research and development of survival mode strategies in cannabis companies

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For cannabis companies struggling to stay afloat, investing in research and development (R&D) may appear as a financial burden. However, R&D is an essential component for long-term success. Here are some strategies that struggling cannabis companies can adopt to make R&D more manageable and affordable: Prioritize: Companies need to prioritize R&D efforts by focusing on

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How big are the potential risks associated with mislabeling cannabis potency?

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Cannabis flowers are agricultural products that inherently exhibit variability in potency. As a result, Health Canada allows for a 15% tolerance range for licensed producers (LPs), who are expected to label their products according to the average tested value of representative samples. To better understand the likelihood of Health Canada discovering any nonconformances resulting from

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Microbial Load in the Cannabis Industry: Understanding the Right Indicator

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In the cannabis industry, regulations focus on live microbial counts to ensure safety. However, dead microbes can also be harmful, as some produce moldy flavors even after their death. To provide a better quality index for consumers, Robust Solutions Pro has introduced the concept of “accumulative microbial load” – the total amount of live and

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