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Product Development in Cannabis, Edibles, and Food Industries

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the product development process within the cannabis, edibles, and food industries. Participants will learn about the stages of product development, from ideation to market launch, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities in these sectors.

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Beginner Level
$500 CAD

🕒 24 Hours

📅 3 Weeks

👥 Hands-on Learning

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Course Overview

This course covers the product development process in cannabis, edibles, and food industries, focusing on market research, formulation, testing, and branding to successfully launch innovative products. Key topics include:

Market Research
Understanding consumer trends, preferences, and regulatory considerations that influence product development.

Formulation and Recipe Development
Techniques for creating innovative cannabis and food products, including flavour pairing, nutritional considerations, and ingredient sourcing.

Testing and Quality Assurance
Methods for evaluating product safety, efficacy, and sensory attributes, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Course Curriculum

Our comprehensive 3-week curriculum covers everything you need to understand about the importance of sanitation in food, edibles and cannabis industries.

Module 1: Introduction to Product Development

Stages of product development (ideation → commercialization)
Trends and consumer demands in cannabis, edibles, and food
Market research and gap analysis

Module 2: Cannabis Chemistry and Functional Ingredients

Active compounds: THC, CBD, minor cannabinoids, terpenes
Understanding bioavailability and delivery systems
Incorporating functional food ingredients (adaptogens, fibres, probiotics)

Module 3: Formulation Techniques

Balancing taste, texture, appearance, and dosage
Developing emulsions for infused beverages and gummies
Use of natural vs. synthetic ingredients and sweeteners
Flavor masking techniques for cannabis edibles

Module 4: Prototyping and Bench-Top Development

Small-scale development tools and techniques
Dose uniformity and homogeneity testing
Scaling considerations (from lab to pilot to commercial)

Module 5: Sensory Evaluation and Consumer Testing

Sensory panels and data interpretation
Hedonic testing, triangle testing, and flavour profiling
Adjusting formulations based on feedback

Module 6: Stability and Shelf-Life Testing

Chemical, physical, and microbial stability
Packaging impact on product integrity
Retention sampling and expiry date determination

Module 7: Nutritional Labelling and Packaging Design

Regulatory labelling for food and cannabis under Health Canada
Designing for shelf appeal while meeting packaging regulations
Child-resistant and tamper-evident packaging

Module 8: Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Health Canada’s Cannabis Regulations & Food and Drug Regulations
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Risk assessments and HACCP in product development

Module 9: Product Costing and Feasibility

Cost of goods sold (COGS) and pricing strategies
Sourcing ingredients and supplier management
Financial viability and return on investment (ROI)

Module 10: Commercialization and Go-to-Market Strategy

Scaling up and co-manufacturing options
Product launch planning and timelines
Regulatory submissions and licensing considerations

Course Schedule

Our 3-week program consists of two 4-hour sessions per week, designed to fit into your busy schedule.

Session Details

Duration: 24 hours total (8 hours per week)

Schedule: Two 4-hour sessions per week

Location: Online live sessions with recordings available

Class Size: Limited to 20 students for personalized attention

Weekly Schedule

Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 AM – 01:00 PM

Tuesday & Thursday
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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