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In wine, vintage reports capture the growing season—weather patterns, challenges, yields, and the character they imprint on the final product. This 2024 California Harvest Report is our first attempt to apply that same lens to cannabis. This inaugural report is intentionally limited in scope. It reflects insights from just over 20 small, craft farms across five California regions: Humboldt, Mendocino, Trinity, Lake, and Nevada Counties. It is not comprehensive, and it’s arriving later than we would ideally publish a harvest report. But it represents an important first step and proof of concept for how we believe cannabis harvests should be documented, contextualized, and remembered. Rather than aiming for authority, this report offers a glimpse into a single season, a handful of regions, and a community of farmers whose work is deeply shaped by place, climate, and care. In the year ahead, this framework will expand with more farms, deeper regional insight, and more timely reporting. We’ll open a call for submissions for the 2025 Harvest Report in January, with a separate announcement inviting farmers who would like to participate. For now, we’re proud to share this first vintage. Featured farms include: 🌲 Humboldt County: Alpenglow Farms, Briceland Forest Farm, Galactic Farms, Huckleberry Hill Farms, Midnight Gardens, Neukom Family Farm, Organic Medicinals / Alluvium Organics, Savage Farms, and True Mom and Pop 🌲 Mendocino County: Cosmic Forces Garden, First Cut Farms, Martyjuana Farms, North Folk Garden Society, River Txai Farms / Arcana Flowers, Seed 707, Sunbright Gardens, and Tall Tree Society 🌲 Trinity County: Sol Spirit Farm, Trinity Alps Canna Craft 🌲 Lake County: Magic Meadow Farms, Mombacho Farms 🌲 Nevada County: Bear River Farms, Foothill River Farms Read via Budist Blog (link in comments).

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What do the protein LEAD test results mean for the CPG Industry? As some may already know, Consumer Reports (CR) released their latest testing on protein powders and found, according to them, high amounts of lead. What this means for the industry is that you may suddenly see an INFLUX of questions from customers and consumers. It is not a time to panic, but a time to take action and strengthen some programs. So here are some key steps to consider and prepare: 1. Develop a STANDARD RESPONSE that is comprehensive yet simple to explain. Use this as a chance to EDUCATE your consumers. 2. Test for heavy metals in your product, not to alarm but to UNDERSTAND potential risks or areas for improvement. This is especially important if you sell in California (where Prop 65 applies). 3. Become familiar with both federal and local REGULATIONS related to heavy metals. 4. Understand CONSENT JUDGMENT LEVELS, which are negotiated safe use levels that take into account real world feasibility. For example: 📌 Protein supplements and powders: Typically around 3 mcg of lead per day 📌 Chocolate and some mass gainers: Up to 4 mcg per day 📌 General supplements with NSF certification: up to 10 mcg per day 📌 FDA interim reference level for adults: 8.8 mcg per day 📌 Consumer Reports target: 0.5 mcg per day, mirroring Prop 65 threshold, and as you can see, mostly unfeasible 5. Test frequently and review results often to spot trends or supplier changes. ADJUST your TESTING PROGRAM based on new seasons, growing regions, and ingredient sources. 6. Consult with a food attorney or regulatory compliance professional for actual guidance or simply a second opinion. Note: This post is not legal advice, just general information and practical guidance you may use. Questions? Comments? Let us know below 👇

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J&J Snack Foods Corp Foods CEO Dan Fachner on Dippin'​ Dots, LLC ’Acquisition: ICR Conference 2026 🍦They discussed the company’s more than 30 strategic acquisitions including the Dippin’ Dots acquisition 📈How J&J is positioning itself for improved margins and long-term growth among other topics. See more: https://lnkd.in/esfzSatN

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