TrueAnon Episode 405: Sticky Icky Business (trailer)
Sep 16, 2024
Ali Bektaş, a molecular biologist, dives into the evolving cannabis landscape, spotlighting California's booming weed economy. He discusses the rise of high-potency strains and the challenges faced by large growers in maintaining quality amidst strict regulations. The conversation also touches on shifting consumer preferences, particularly the popularity of convenient products like pre-rolled joints, and the intricate dynamics of the cannabis supply chain. It's a fascinating look at where cannabis is heading in today's market.
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Pesticides and Big Farm Limits
- Cannabis black market uses pesticides despite an ideal of organic sun-grown products.
- Big farms are heavily regulated but often can't meet premium flower quality at scale.
Biomass Over Flower Production
- Large cannabis farms mostly produce biomass for extraction, not flower.
- Concentrates like gummies and vape pens have rising market share over flower.
Consumer Shift to Concentrates
- Consumer use of edibles and vapes is increasing alongside extracted products from large operations.
- Flower production is limited at scale, favoring easier storage and shipping of concentrates.