Join us at Virtual Grower Day April 14
Hosted by Greenhouse Canada & Grow Opportunity magazine, Grower Day comes to a new virtual platform for 2021.
Grower Day on April 14 spotlights all things cannabis cultivation, including trends and issues that impact Canada’s licensed cannabis producers.
Meet with experts and growers from across the country, and discuss the latest in research, technology and production practices.
AirMed seed-to-sale business solutions will be an exhibitor at this event, so drop by our virtual booth to find out more about AirMed Cloud software and our turn-key ecosystem.
For more information visit: Grower Day April 14, 2021
Visit our virtual booth: AirMed at Virtual Grower Day
New BC Cannabis Sales Programs Announced for 2022
September 30, 2020, Victoria, BC: The British Columbia provincial government announced new sales programs to benefit cannabis producers and Indigenous businesses.
A media release yesterday announced that cannabis producers in B.C. will have greater access to local retailers and consumers, thanks to new direct delivery and farm-gate sales programs that are in development by the Provincial government.
These changes come as a result of input and recommendations from long-time cannabis growers, Indigenous leaders and other stakeholders. The government is giving Health Canada-licensed small-scale producers, including nurseries, the option of delivering cannabis directly to licensed retailers.
“We’ve heard clearly how important these kinds of sales are for smaller cannabis producers trying to get a foothold in a market currently dominated by larger players,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “Now more than ever, our government is committed to supporting B.C. businesses and encouraging people to buy local, and that includes creating conditions for cannabis businesses of all sizes to succeed.”
The Province has also promised to develop a farm-gate sales program that will give cannabis growers in B.C. the option to sell their products from storefronts located at their production facilities.
The targeted launch for these new programs is 2022.
The BC Ministry of Attorney General’s Liquor Distribution Branch will also launch an Indigenous Shelf Space Program. This program, expected to start sometime in 2021, is designed to help consumers easily identify products from local Indigenous producers in BC Cannabis Stores.
“These steps will help grow the legal cannabis industry in B.C. in an inclusive way,” said David Eby, Attorney General. “By making it easier to know more about the product, those who choose to use cannabis can make careful decisions about what types of product they want to buy and what sectors of the industry they want to support.”
(Image / BC Liquor Distribution Branch)
The ‘highlighted’ products should be available at private B.C. cannabis retail locations, as well as through the government-run BC Cannabis Stores online site.
For more information contact:
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Media Relations
250 213-3602
Cannabis Helps Canadian Agriculture Industry in 2020
According to the newspaper Moosejaw Today, Statistic Canada reported farm cash receipts of $16.7 billion increased 5.2 per cent in 2020 over 2019.
The newspaper article, published September 13, 2020, stated, “Without a 62 per cent increase — $685 million — in cannabis sales, farm cash receipts would have increased a mere .8 per cent… Led by surging cannabis sales, farm cash receipts in the first half of the year bucked the general decline caused by the coronavirus.”
To read the original article, visit: https://www.moosejawtoday.com/local-news/cannabis-steers-healthy-increase-in-agriculture-income-2706446
FREE Seed-to-sale Software Buyer's Guide
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 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 systems designed to help producers track their operations and report to Health Canada to meet compliance.
To help you through the process of purchasing seed-to-sale software in the Canadian Cannabis marketplace, we've produced a 20-page guide that answers the following questions:
- What is a seed-to-sale software solution and why do I need one?
- How do I choose one software platform over another?
- What should I be looking for in the software?
- How does the software fit into my business?
- How is my data stored and secured?
- What happens if regulations change?
To download this guide courtesy of AirMed, please visit the following page and complete the form. Once you submit the form, you'll be able to download the guide.
AirMed Seed-to-Sale Software Buyer's Guide
AirMed Ecosystem: Darwin Chambers
Darwin Chambers designs, manufacturers and installs controlled environmental chambers that offer precise control of temperature, humidity, gas, and lighting. Stock and custom chambers with highly energy efficient components are available for a wide variety of applications including cannabis production. Certified technicians recommend solutions and provide critical support.
The drying process is critical to maintaining proper levels of cannabinoids and preventing mold and mildew. Darwin Chambers provides cannabis drying rooms designed for the replicable drying of cannabis. The company manufactures and installs cannabis drying rooms that can vary temperature, additive humidity, and dehumidification at programmed (ramped) levels. This enables lot-to-lot consistency whether the drying happens in humid, coastal areas or dry, high altitude areas. Product can also be stored long term with precise levels of humidity to prevent mold or brittleness. Darwin utilizes a proprietary method of cooling, the PFTCU, (precision fluid temperature control unit) to precisely control temperature. Unlike typical refrigeration units, the PFTCU enables fast replacement (30 minutes) of all cooling components as well as redundancy when ordered as such. Exclusive Antimicrobial Coating on door handle to reduce the spread of bacteria and pathogens. Stable temperature preserves cannabinoids well. Low light levels are also important for proper drying of grown plants. Darwin Chambers offers options to control light levels along with many other chamber options including: Black out strip curtains (to prevent unwanted light infiltration when people must enter the chamber), data loggers, chart recorders, shelving and curing racks.
Darwin Chambers are ideal for cannabis production, and AirMed is proud to be the exclusive representative for Darwin Chambers in Canada.
For more information about the AirMed Ecosystem and all our partners visit our partner page: AirMed Ecosystem
AirMed Ecosystem: Zebra Printers
Zebra engineers scanners, mobile computers, tablets and printers with one purpose: to help you perform even better. As the pioneer at the edge of the enterprise, Zebra products, software, services, analytics and solutions are used to intelligently connect people, assets and data.
Keeping your operations running smoothly and efficiently is your top priority. You rely on printers and tools that are dependable, durable, easy to use and don’t require much space. Zebra’s desktop printers are compact, simple to operate, reliable and cost effective. And, they leverage Zebra’s long history of innovation and industry-leading capabilities.
A global leader in UHF RFID print and encode technologies, Zebra delivers innovative encoding solutions to meet tomorrow’s application needs today. Developed on a globally recognized brand, Zebra leads the industry with a broad product portfolio that spreads across industrial, desktop and card printers and supports wide ranging applications across a variety of markets.
For more information about the AirMed Ecosystem and all our partners visit our partner page: AirMed Ecosystem
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
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
AirMed Ecosystem: Stover Cannabis Labeling Products
A division of Stover Manufacturing, Cannabis Labeling Products offers thermal tagging for small to large cannabis growing or cultivation operations. The CannaTag Printing System saves time, money and valuable resources when it comes to mandated compliant labeling requirements. Horticultural-grade products include modified thermal printers and high-quality weather proof thermal tag and labels.
Stover Custom Cannabis Tagging Solutions combine high-volume custom-made thermal tag printers with industry-leading durable plant tags and labels made specifically for commercial cannabis growers and dispensary operations.
For more information about the AirMed Ecosystem and all our partners visit our partner page: AirMed Ecosystem
GrowUp Conference: 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
AirMed Ecosystem: Instrumental Software Solutions from TALtech
TAL Technologies is a leading provider of data acquisition and barcoding software for process control, scientific research, retail & warehouse and more. WinWedge is data collection software for serial devices, including meters, balances, scales or any RS232 instrument. Capture data directly to any Windows application or web page and even automate and control your device through hot keys, buttons, or DDE.
WinWedge easily collects data from balances, gauges, meters, sensors, micrometers, barcode scanners, GPS, PLCs, analyzers and other measuring devices and laboratory instruments. It can send the data directly into any Windows program and is designed to be highly flexible and can easily parse, filter and format your device data to fit your project’s requirements. It can also transmit prompts or commands through the serial port to control your instruments. Think of WinWedge as an easily customizable serial I/O device driver.
AirMed is working with TALtech to offer clients WinWedge technology that’s compatible with a wide range of devices, including:
- Balances & Scales
- Micrometers
- Gauges
- GPS Receivers
- Barcode Scanners
- Calipers
- and more…
For more information about the AirMed Ecosystem and all our partners visit our partner page: AirMed Ecosystem
Canadian Cannabis Summit May 30-June 1, 2019 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
AirMed Ecosystem: Quality & Compliance Management from Isolocity
Isolocity and AirMed have teamed up to offer clients seed-to-sale quality and compliance management.
AirMed and Isolocity are working together to offer cannabis producers quality and compliance management. In the highly regulated cannabis industry, quality management and meeting compliance are critical. Isolocity helps organizations adapt, automate and grow to meet the needs of industry regulations. Isolocity offers a full compliance system that’s affordable for small to medium sized businesses and includes automated risk management, employee competency test builder, batch records, document control and more.
The compliance management software is built with good manufacturing practice (GMP) principles in mind to help meet Health Canada regulations for cannabis growers and processors.
Isolocity makes ISO 9001:2015 compliance simple by automating labour-intensive processes. The QMS software helps you improve consistency in production and guides you through your ISO 9001 certification.
The risk management module includes planning with HACCP and PFMEA. Easily plan, initiate, and prioritize actions to minimize hazards and failure in your production.
Isolocity is paperless, cloud-based software that helps eliminate the labor involved in quality and compliance management. Seamless coordination between system and users gets quality scores where you want them to be.
Isolocity provides a faster, more efficient way to decrease cost, drive more value from the quality system, and achieve compliance.
For more information about the AirMed Ecosystem and all our partners visit our partner page: AirMed Ecosystem
AirMed Ecosystem: Pathogen Detection from PathSensors
AirMed and PathSensors are working together to offer an innovative and cost-effective solution for pathogen detection and treatment with unparalleled control and precision to drive higher revenue. CANARY (Cellular Analysis and Notification of Antigen Risks and Yields) is a cell-based biosensor technology that delivers extremely rapid detection of pathogens at previously unseen levels of sensitivity and specificity. Originally developed by scientists at MIT Lincoln Laboratories to combat bioterrorism threats, the CANARY technology has been adapted by PathSensors for applications in agriculture and food safety.
PathSensors’ BioFlash® Biological Identifier is highly-portable and incorporates a high-volume, high-performance aerosol sampler for indoor/outdoor applications. Incorporating the CANARY® technology, the BioFlash® Biological Identifier provides rapid, sensitive and specific identification of biological threat agents and other pathogens including toxins.
The Zephyr Pathogen Identifier uses CANARY® detection technology to screen for pathogens in liquid and powder samples. The Zephyr platform is ideal for users who need rapid, accurate results, and who test lower volumes of samples (<40 tests/day).
For more information about the AirMed Ecosystem and all our partners visit our partner page: AirMed Ecosystem
O'Cannabiz Conference: 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: April 19-20, 2019 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.
AirMed supports wholesaling to provincial distributors
AirMed Cloud seed-to-sale software supports wholesale selling and shipping from licensed producers to other LPs and from LPs to provincial distribution centres.
The software offers full functionality for multi-level packaging with layered barcoding that meets GS-1 barcode standards. LPs using AirMed can assemble retail-ready individual product packages using a ‘master case’ system and identify and track products at each packaging level.
"Our master case processing lets you use layered barcoding for individual containers through to cases of multiple containers," noted Justin Hearn, President and CEO of AirMed Canada Systems Inc. "AirMed’s track-and-trace system allows retail packages to be traced to the lot or batch and ultimately back to the original genetic material. And AirMed’s comprehensive multi-step recall process completely automates recalls if they are ever needed."
AirMed software offers full SKU and barcode management that supports GS-1 barcoding standards. Pricing can be set at the package or master case SKU, and custom pricing can be set for specific SKUs by customer. The software offers features for creating and processing the orders as well as fulfilling and shipping them to provincial agencies.
"We're proud to be supporting our customers with full master case inventory control, GS1 integration, comprehensive wholesale order management, efficient fulfillment and tracking, and compliance reporting," said Hearn. "AirMed’s wholesale distribution module is helping LPs produce, prepare, sell and ship hundreds of thousands of products to the recreational market right across Canada."
For more information or to schedule a software demo, email info @ airmed.ca or call 1-877- 313-2442.
Take a look at our new interface!
A new version of AirMed Cloud seed-to-sale software was introduced at the Lift Expo this month in Vancouver.
AirMed is a cloud-based platform designed for licensed cannabis producers in Canada. The new version offers a more graphical interface and streamlined processes.
Originally designed to help licensed producers meet compliance, AirMed has evolved into a comprehensive business management solution for the Canadian cannabis industry.
"We've been developing AirMed since 2014, and no other seed-to-sale software offers the range of functionality we do," said Justin Hearn, President and CEO of AirMed Canada Systems Inc. "AirMed keeps getting better, and this new interface is the icing on the cake. Not only does it look great, but this release streamlines many processes."
From cultivation and processing through shipping and receiving, AirMed covers all aspects of cannabis business management, including auditing and compliance reporting. From the moment genetics enter your facility, AirMed helps you manage every stage of your business. At every step, processes with compliance implications are streamlined into easy repeatable workflows, capturing the required data as part of doing business. The software provides a complete framework to establish and validate a quality assurance system. From reviewing nonconformance to documenting and communicating findings, AirMed helps you maintain your desired level of quality.
In fact, AirMed is the only business solution you need to manage production, sale and delivery of cannabis while meeting government regulations.
To schedule an AirMed software demo, email info @ airmed.ca or call 1-877- 313-2442.