Why you need seed-to-sale software for your cannabis business
Introduction
Seed-to-sale software tracks plant production from reproduction through growth, harvesting, drying, packaging, sales and distribution. Health Canada mandates record keeping for every part of the process, and Canadian seed-to-sale software applications focus on compliance built on Health Canada’s regulations.
Record keeping is an essential part of Health Canada’s compliance regulations. From the advent of legal medical marijuana in Canada, legal producers of cannabis have been required to track every seed, rooted plant, gram of waste material, final dried product, as well as interactions with customers. Due to the sheer volume of information, an electronic record-keeping system is the only practical way to manage the process. The software industry has responded to this need by creating seed-to-sale management software systems designed to help producers track their operations and report to Health Canada to meet compliance.
As a Health Canada applicant, you must specify the name of the software system you plan to use for record keeping and provide a summary of how the software program meets Health Canada’s requirements. As a result, you will need to make at least preliminary decisions into seed-to-sale management software early on in your application process.
This might seem like one more challenge along your path to becoming a licensed producer, but in reality, seed-to-sale software is designed to help you be successful.
Seed-to-sale software platforms should provide the electronic record keeping required to not only for you to meet compliance, but also to help you be successful in your business. From greenhouse to warehouse to customer, your software system should help you at every stage of your operation. Functionality for genetics tracking, inventory management, quality control, shipping & receiving, point-of-sale ecommerce, compliance auditing & reporting, and customer relationship management can provide you with full business administration.
Licensing
To do business in the cannabis industry in Canada, you must meet Canada’s licensing requirements. Currently there are several types of licenses for those wishing to carry out cannabis-related business in Canada.
- Standard Cultivation
- Micro-cultivation
- Nursery
- Standard Processing
- Micro-processing
- Sale
- Analytical Testing
- Research
Regardless of which class of license you get, you will be responsible for complying with all the regulations that apply from the various levels of government.
The Laws
The Cannabis Act
Formerly called the ACMPR, this act covers all aspects of cannabis in Canada from growing through processing to selling and more. It is the responsibility of the licensee/applicant to understand and meet all the requirements that apply to their business.
Other Federal Acts and Regulations
As a licensee or applicant, you are responsible for complying with requirements of other Canadian acts and regulations such as the Food and Drugs Act (FDA), the Pest Control Products Act, the Fertilizer Act, among others.
The Canada Revenue Agency
You’ll also need to meet requirements of the Canada Revenue Agency depending on which activities will be conducted with cannabis.
Provincial or Territorial Legislation
As a licensee or applicant, you’ll be responsible for complying with all applicable provincial or territorial laws and regulations (environmental laws, for example).
Municipal By-Laws
As well, you’ll need to deal with municipal by-laws such as zoning and building permits.
How can seed-to-sale software help?
From the advent of legal medical marijuana in Canada, legal producers of cannabis have been required to track every seed, plant, gram of waste material, final product, and more. Due to the sheer volume of information, an electronic record-keeping system is the only practical way to manage the process.
The software industry has responded to this need by creating seed-to-sale management software designed to help businesses meet compliance. Seed-to-sale software tracks growth, harvesting, processing, packaging, sales and distribution.
And some seed-to-sale software systems go beyond compliance to help businesses cultivate success with features and functionality to help fine-tune propagation, growth cycles, harvesting, production, derivatives, inventory, staffing, and product sales. AirMed is one of those. Wherever your business fits in the seed-to-sale supply chain, AirMed can help with both legal compliance and business acumen. For a free demo, call 877-313-2442, email info @ airmed.ca or fill out the form on our contact page.
For information on cannabis licensing in Canada visit: Cannabis Licensing Application Guide
For more information on purchasing seed-to-sale software, fill out a form to download our complete buyer’s guide: Seed-to-sale Software Buyer’s Guide
Thanks for visiting us at Lift Vancouver!
We’d like to thank everyone who visited the AirMed booth at the Lift Expo at the Vancouver Convention Centre last week. Thanks for taking the time to get to know us. It was a pleasure to meet you! We had a great time at the show and hope you did too.
We demonstrated our seed-to-sale software live on site and introduced many of you to out AirMed Ecosystem, a turn-key compliance and business solution for micro-producers. We had tablets, environmental sensors and more in the booth.
To help cannabis producers, big and small, cultivate success, AirMed has developed strategic partnerships with leading vendors of products and services in the Canadian cannabis industry. From compliance consultants through equipment manufacturers to telecommunications and finally delivery services, we’ve partnered with the best in the industry. For more information about our partners visit: AirMed Ecosystem
To schedule an AirMed software demo, email [email protected] or call 1-877- 313-2442.
Visit us at Lift Vancouver 2020 next week
The Lift Vancouver 2020 Conference & Expo is just one week away and we’re busy getting ready. Being held January 9 through 12 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Lift & Co. Conference and Expo is Canada’s largest cannabis expo.
Featuring hundreds of exhibitors from around the world, renowned speakers, and the movers and shakers in the global industry, the Lift & Co. Expo is Canada’s biggest event for cannabis consumers, industry professionals, investors and media.
Visit AirMed in booth #1230 in the expo hall throughout the conference for a demo of our cloud-based seed-to-sale software. And be sure to ask about our AirMed Ecosystem, which lets you purchase hardware and software in a turn-key solution for your cannabis business. From compliance consultants through tablet, sensor, scale and printer manufacturers to telecommunications and finally delivery services, AirMed has partnered with the best in the industry.
Business Conference Thursday, January 9, 2020, 8 AM – 7 PM
The Lift & Co. Cannabis Business Conference (LCBC) brings together leading experts from across the industry to tackle subject matter from a uniquely Canadian perspective. This exclusive, all-day conference incites discussions around both the fast-growing medical and adult-use cannabis markets, as well as how Canadian businesses are in a position of leadership on the world stage. Meet fellow players or find your niche in this fast-paced global industry.
Expo Industry Day Friday, January 10, 2020, 10 AM – 6 PM
Our industry-only trade show day offers focused opportunities for cannabis professionals to kick-start meaningful conversations, relationships and deals. Whether you’re an established business owner, cannabis company employee or industry-curious entrepreneur, we encourage you to engage with fellow exhibitors in this exclusively professional environment.
Expo Consumer Day Saturday, January 11, 2020, 10 AM – 6 PM
Featuring over 200 exhibitors from Canada and around the world, and speakers including the industry’s most knowledgeable and inspiring movers and shakers, the Lift & Co. Expo is Canada’s signature event for cannabis consumers, professionals and investors.
For more information about the conference or to purchase tickets online, visit: Lift Expo
To schedule a specific time to meet with our team during the expo, email [email protected] or call 1-877-313-2442.
See you in Vancouver!
Just four weeks until Lift Vancouver 2020
The Lift Vancouver 2020 Conference and Expo is just four weeks away.
Being held January 9 through 11 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Lift & Co. Conference and Expo is Canada’s largest cannabis expo.
AirMed will join exhibitors from around the world, renowned speakers, and the movers and shakers in the global industry at the Lift & Co. Expo, which is Canada’s biggest event for cannabis consumers, industry professionals, investors and media.
Visit AirMed in booth #1230 in the expo hall on Friday January 10 and Saturday January 11 for a demo of our cloud-based seed-to-sale software. And be sure to ask about our AirMed Ecosystem, which lets you purchase hardware and software in a turn-key solution for your cannabis business. From compliance consultants through tablet, sensor, scale and printer manufacturers to telecommunications and finally delivery services, AirMed has partnered with the best in the industry.
Business Conference Thursday, January 9, 2020, 8 AM – 7 PM
The Lift & Co. Cannabis Business Conference (LCBC) brings together leading experts from across the industry to tackle subject matter from a uniquely Canadian perspective. This exclusive, all-day conference incites discussions around both the fast-growing medical and adult-use cannabis markets, as well as how Canadian businesses are in a position of leadership on the world stage. Meet fellow players or find your niche in this fast-paced global industry.
Expo Industry Day Friday, January 10, 2020, 10 AM – 6 PM
Our industry-only trade show day offers focused opportunities for cannabis professionals to kick-start meaningful conversations, relationships and deals. Whether you’re an established business owner, cannabis company employee or industry-curious entrepreneur, we encourage you to engage with fellow exhibitors in this exclusively professional environment.
Expo Consumer Day Saturday, January 11, 2020, 10 AM – 6 PM
Featuring over 200 exhibitors from Canada and around the world, and speakers including the industry’s most knowledgeable and inspiring movers and shakers, the Lift & Co. Expo is Canada’s signature event for cannabis consumers, professionals and investors.
For more information about the conference or to purchase tickets online, visit: Lift Expo
To schedule a specific time to meet with our team during the expo, email [email protected] or call 1-877-313-2442.
See you in Vancouver!
Meet AirMed at Lift Vancouver Expo January 10-11, 2020
AirMed will join exhibitors from around the world, renowned speakers, and the movers and shakers in the global cannabis industry at Lift Vancouver 2020. The Lift & Co. Expo, being held January 9-11 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, is Canada’s biggest event for cannabis consumers, industry professionals, investors and media.
Visit AirMed in booth #1230 in the expo hall on Friday and Saturday for a demo of our cloud-based seed-to-sale software. And be sure to ask about our AirMed Ecosystem, which lets you purchase hardware and software in a turn-key solution for your cannabis business. From compliance consultants through tablet, sensor, scale and printer manufacturers to telecommunications and finally delivery services, AirMed has partnered with the best in the industry.
Business Conference Thursday, January 9, 2020, 8 AM – 7 PM
The Lift & Co. Cannabis Business Conference (LCBC) brings together leading experts from across the industry to tackle subject matter from a uniquely Canadian perspective. This exclusive, all-day conference incites discussions around both the fast-growing medical and adult-use cannabis markets, as well as how Canadian businesses are in a position of leadership on the world stage. Meet fellow players or find your niche in this fast-paced global industry.
Expo Industry Day Friday, January 10, 2020, 10 AM – 6 PM
Our industry-only trade show day offers focused opportunities for cannabis professionals to kick-start meaningful conversations, relationships and deals. Whether you’re an established business owner, cannabis company employee or industry-curious entrepreneur, we encourage you to engage with fellow exhibitors in this exclusively professional environment.
Expo Consumer Day Saturday, January 11, 2020, 10 AM – 6 PM
Featuring over 200 exhibitors from Canada and around the world, and speakers including the industry’s most knowledgeable and inspiring movers and shakers, the Lift & Co. Expo is Canada’s signature event for cannabis consumers, professionals and investors.
For more information about the conference or to purchase tickets online, visit: Lift Expo
To schedule a specific time to meet with our team during the expo, email [email protected] or call 1-877-313-2442.
Cannabis Expo Ottawa: November 23 & 24, 2019 at Shaw Centre
With the advancement of legalization, the Cannabis Expo is an important step in showing the world the professionalism and maturity of the expanding industry. Join industry leaders from across Canada in an interactive forum educating on the latest technology, research and benefits of cannabis. Don’t miss comprehensive networking opportunities while exploring industry related exhibits as we build the foundation for the future of Cannabis in Canada.
For more information visit: Cannabis Expo Ottawa
Cannabis Education Today: October 22, 2019 in Vancouver
Cannabis Education Today is an inclusive Canadian Conference & Expo series that brings together all health care professionals including physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, nurses and specialists for a full day of neutral education on cannabis. Learn from experienced experts and clinicians offering evidence-based cannabis education, including the treatment and management of all patients ranging from recreational to medical users. Attendees will learn from top industry speakers and clinicians, as well as have the opportunity to network and discover new products on our dynamic trade show floor.
Cannabis Education Today is being held at the Vancouver Convention Centre East, Vancouver, Canada on October 22.
For more information visit: Cannabis Education Today
Vancouver Convention Centre
Future Cannabis Strategies North America Conference: Oct 2-3, 2019 in Toronto
Future Cannabis Strategies North America brings together strategic business leaders from across the wider North American Consumer-Facing Cannabis products category, this includes CBD/ Cannabis Products & Devices, Beverages, Tobacco, Cosmetics & Nutraceuticals, together with solution providers for 2 days of insight, discussion and debate into how manufacturers can:
- Capitalise on Canada’s legalisation on the sale of edibles, extracts and topicals: expected no later than October 17th 2019
- Spotlight growth in International markets including the UK, Mainland Europe & South America
- Understand consumer trends & demands from across North America
- Identify opportunities to introduce Cannabis/ Hemp infused products into existing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
- Review recent product innovation to understand how market trends are adapting to consumer demands
This is a strategic event designed for those who have commercial or strategic responsibility. This is not a scientific or medical research focused event, but a platform to share best practise and meet solution providers to allow International CPG manufacturers to ensure they comply with regulation, and to increase sales across global markets. The event heavily focuses on identifying opportunities within the European & North American markets and spotlights regulation to ensure producers and retailers of cannabinoid products operate legally.
This event discusses topics including: Product Launches, Regulatory Affairs, Government Policy, Business Opportunities, Quality Testing Methods & Marketing Practices.
For more information visit: Future Cannabis Conference
Grow Up Conference 2019: Sep 12-14 in Niagara Falls
Being held September 12-14, 2019 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Grow Up Conference and Expo is focused on the education, collaboration and growth of the cannabis growing industry. Meet licensed producers, suppliers, equipment manufacturers, investors, lawyers, government officials and growing enthusiasts – all in one magnificent location.
This is an exclusive ticketed event, aimed at professionals looking to expand their knowledge and network in Canada’s fastest growing industry.
The 2-day industry conference includes an opening keynote, panels and sessions, exhibition area, exhibit networking café, networking party and coffee breaks.
Learn from the professionals with the Grow at Home Workshop created for the recreational user that wants to learn how to grow at home, legally, safety and responsibly.
For more information visit: GrowUp Conference
Lift Expo Europe 2019: Sept 5-6 in Berlin
Lift & Co. Cannabis Business Conference Goes Global!
Taking place in Berlin on September 5-6, 2019 at the Berlin Congress Centre, the inaugural LCBC Europe leverages Lift & Co.’s established role as the nexus of the Canadian cannabis industry to bring international stakeholders together to help shape Europe’s emerging business landscape and policy framework.
For more information visit: Lift Expo
World Cannabis Congress 2019: Jun 16-18 in Saint John, New Brunswick
The World Cannabis Congress (WCC) is an exclusive, invite-only event for international cannabis leaders, influencers and trend setters. The guest list is thoughtfully curated, so conversations and connections made here have a lasting impact worldwide.
Building on the success of last year’s overwhelmingly successful inaugural Congress, global cannabis leaders, change agents, C-suite business executives, researchers, scientists and policy-makers will once again inspire and motivate delegates with more thought-provoking experiences. Hosted in historic Saint John, on Canada’s renowned East Coast, this year’s Congress will be bigger and bolder.
For more information or to be apply to be invited visit: World Cannabis Congress
Lift Expo Toronto: June 6-9, 2019
Featuring over 200 exhibitors from across North America and Europe, main stage talks by cannabis thought leaders, live cooking and growing demos, and a cannabis career fair, the Lift & Co. Cannabis Expo is your chance to learn more about the fast-paced world of cannabis.
On June 6, the Lift & Co. Cannabis Business Conference allows you to tap in to the epicenter of cannabis thought leadership, bringing together some of the most highly-respected researchers, thinkers and business leaders in a range of formats, including keynotes, panel discussions and networking sessions.
On June 7, the day before the consumer weekend begins, cannabis professionals participate in Lift & Co.’s Industry Day, when exhibitors and others in the industry can network and engage in business development before the general public hits the show floor.
The consumer weekend happens June 8 & 9. Here you’ll explore new products, take in the latest scientific research, discover how cannabis culture and public policy are evolving for the future, and so much more.
For more information visit: Lift Expo
Canadian Cannabis Summit 2019: May 30-Jun 1 in Calgary
The Canadian Cannabis Summit is the most innovative, helpful conference you can attend if you are budding or seasoned professional looking for opportunity and education within the emerging Canadian Cannabis Industry.
Learn from experienced cannabis professionals working within a variety of industries.
Gain valuable insight on cannabis technology, science & medicine, retail, banking, investment, marketing, political policy, and Canadian law.
Attain a deeper knowledge on Cannabis business development, as well as the strategy of operating a legal Canadian cannabis business.
Hear from the people pioneering and shaping the forthcoming legal Canadian cannabis industry.
For more information visit: Canadian Cannabis Summit
O'Cannabiz Conference 2019: Apr 25-27 in Toronto
O’Cannabiz is a gathering of the Canadian and International industry conducting high-level networking under one roof. It is a full-spectrum cannabis B2B event that connects thousands of expert companies and brands integrated in the full 360 degrees of the industry. These include: lighting, nutrients, greenhouse construction and supplies, peer-reviewed agri-practices, lifestyle, medical and legal issues, marketing, the hiring of professionally trained growing staff, best financial and investment advice, quality control and market analyses. It is, in short, a buffet of best-business practices. And it’s your best opportunity to source… shop… network… and grow.
For more information visit: O’Cannabiz
National Cannabis Conference 2019: Apr 19-20 in Victoria
Join experts and enthusiasts from many areas of the cannabis industry at the Crystal Gardens in downtown Victoria, British Columbia on April 19 and 20, 2019 for all things cannabis! With updates on the new federal, provincial, and municipal rules, financial experts will discuss the impact of legal cannabis to the economy and potential investment opportunities, how grey market producers can migrate to the new micro cultivator/producer categories, and explore the overlooked opportunities and support businesses of the new cannabis economy.
For more information visit: National Cannabis Conference
AirMed Ecosystem: Industrial tablets for your seed-to-sale business
AirMed recommends industrial tablets for use in your cannabis business. These ruggedized hand-held devices are waterproof and dust proof and can withstand a drop from five feet on a concrete floor. They have a built-in barcode scanner and camera and come loaded with Windows 10. The tablets feature a docking station with USB ports for printers, scales, keyboard, mouse and other peripherals.
When configured with AirMed Cloud software and attached to a printer and scale, tablets function as a self-contained workstation to carry out all process-related tasks. They can be integrated with barcode software to capture data throughout your operations. A tablet can serve as the computer for a specific work area such as a nursery or mother room, grow or drying room, laboratory, warehouse or loading dock.
These ruggedized industrial tablets are sold directly through AirMed Canada Systems Inc. and work with Windows applications. If you purchase a tablet through AirMed, it can be pre-configured with AirMed Cloud software as well as Winwedge software for barcode scanning.
These tablets are part of our new AirMed Ecosystem, which integrates AirMed with couriers, printers, scanners, ecommerce software and more. Our new AirMed Ecosystem lets you purchase hardware and software from us in a turn-key solution for your cannabis business. For more information visit our Partners page.
Each product selected for the AirMed Ecosystem is carefully chosen based on its ability to provide value, lower production costs and increase competitiveness for AirMed customers. You create the package that’s right for you from pre-configured hardware and software.
AirMed offers the tools you need in the office, the greenhouse and on the loading dock. Our Ecosystem lets you purchase hardware and software in a turn-key
seed-to-sale management solution.
To learn more about our Ecosystem program, visit: AirMed Ecosystem
To learn more about Winwedge software visit: TalTech
Introducing the AirMed Ecosystem
To help our clients cultivate success, AirMed is developing strategic partnerships with leading vendors of products and services in the Canadian cannabis industry. We’ve partnered with the best in the industry including compliance consultants, hardware manufacturers, telecommunications and delivery services.
The AirMed Ecosystem provides a turn-key solution with integrated hardware and software to help producers become more productive and profitable. From pathogen detection and environmental analytics through barcoding and label printing to ecommerce and delivery, the AirMed Ecosystem provides the best the industry has to offer for your cannabis business.
If you are a licensed producer or cultivator, visit our partnering page to find out more about what we offer and the awesome companies we’ve partnered with: AirMed Ecosystem
If you provide a complementary product or service in the cannabis industry and would like to collaborate with AirMed, click here for a form to request a conversation with a partnering representative: Partner Form
And if you’d like a product demo of AirMed software, call (877) 313-2442 or email info @ airmed.ca.
Thanks for dropping by at Lift Expo!
We’d like to thank everyone who visited the AirMed booth at Lift Expo in Vancouver. Thanks for taking the time to get to know us. It was a pleasure to meet you! We had a great time at the show and hope you did too.
We demonstrated our seed-to-sale software live on site and introduced the AirMed Ecosystem, a turn-key compliance and business solution for micro-producers. We had tablets, environmental sensors and more in the booth.
To help our clients cultivate success, AirMed is developing strategic partnerships with leading vendors of products and services in the Canadian cannabis industry. From compliance consultants through equipment manufacturers to telecommunications and finally delivery services, we’ve partnered with the best in the industry. For more information about our partners visit: AirMed Ecosystem
To schedule an AirMed software demo, email [email protected] or call 1-877- 313-2442.
O'Cannabiz Conference 2018: Dec 10-11 in Vancouver
Canada is fast becoming the world’s leading cannabis market. How do we keep “First Mover” advantage? Find out at O’Cannabiz, a gathering of the people putting Canada on the worldwide industry map and creating momentum in a new marketplace. Set against the majestic backdrop of the North Shore Mountains at Vancouver’s brand-new Marriott Parq Casino and Resort, O’Cannabiz is a creative think-tank of issues related to our globally groundbreaking endeavor: recreational marijuana for responsible adults. These include tourism opportunities, aboriginal participation, quality control, brand building, workplace issues, market estimates and possible shake-outs, corporate moves and potential mergers. All this, and the best practical business advice you will find anywhere, at every level. O’Cannabiz – because at long last, you can.
For more information visit: O’Cannabiz
Legalization of Cannabis in Canada
As of October 17, 2018, cannabis is legal in Canada for both recreational and medical use. If you want to know exactly what that means for you, there are plenty of articles available online to help you. Following are a few from Canada and around the world:
CBC News: Cannabis is legal in Canada — here’s what you need to know
CNN: Canada just legalized recreational pot. Here’s what you need to know
Pot 101: Everything you need to know about marijuana legalization
New York Times: Canada is Legalizing Marijuana. Here Are Some Questions, Answered.
Prohibition 2.0 Begins October 17, 2018