After that clarification, Bonventre went on to explain to us the three different types of terpenes.Ĭannabis-derived “terpenes” (CDT) are chemical compounds extracted directly from cannabis trim or flower. He continued to say that terpenes can broadly describe monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, but many of the compounds they work with are terpenes, esters, alcohols, ketones, lactones, thiols, and more. “The first thing I like to educate people on is that although all of us on the terpene side of the industry refer to our blends as simply ‘terpenes,’ they are actually a blend of several classes of organic chemical compounds,” Bonventre explained. However, there was no evidence at the time that showed that only allowing cannabis-derived terpenes would make vaping products safer. This is especially important in Washington state, where in 2019, the government enacted a temporary ban on non-cannabis terpenes in vaping products. To learn precisely what terpenes are and why you should care, we spoke to Terpene Warehouse Partner and ICannaGroup Co-Owner Cesare Bonventre. It’s a word thrown around the cannabis industry so often, and it’s unlikely many people even know what it means. Terpene Warehouse’s Cesare Bonventre explains why natural terpenes are always the best option. Let’s take a look at the businesses and innovators shaping the state’s cannabis industry. Whether you’re drawn toġ57-miles of Pacific Ocean coastline or you’re looking to fill one of the nearlyġ9,000 cannabis-related jobs in the region, Washington has something for everyone. It’s also America’s top exporter of technology products. If you’re considering relocating, Washington’s low taxes and affordable cost of living might lure you in. In this Tech Zone, Cannabis & Tech Today takes a look at the West Coast cannabis hub to find the tech and people pushing the industry to new heights. From cutting-edge engineering to automated IT management, it’s a region brimming with ideas and opportunity. The technology and cannabis industries are colliding in Washington to produce some incredible innovations. The state’s Department of Commerce reported their tech sector employment has grown by 34% since 2010. Tech goliaths like Facebook, Google, Apple, and Twitter also call Washington home. It’s the birthplace of Microsoft, Amazon, Zillow, and Expedia, just to name a few. The state is also a global hub for information and communication technology. Washingtonians spent more on cannabis than alcohol last year, and almost $85 million more than they spent on tobacco products. Since legalizing adult-use sales in 2012, the sector has seen rapid growth. Cannabis contributed $1.85 billion to gross state product in 2020 according to research from Washington State University. The Evergreen State is also a primary exporter of hops, cannabis, and spearmint. Sweet cherries, crisp apples, and juicy pears aren’t the only agricultural crops sprouting out of Washington.