Beverage Stability Whitepaper
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Expert Webinar: Cannabis Beverage Stability Testing Insights
THC Stability & Oxygen Transmission in Cannabis Beverages
This expert webinar explores the critical factors affecting cannabis beverage stability and the testing methodologies that ensure product integrity from production to shelf.
Webinar Hosted: 09/23/2025 | Duration: 60 minutes
What You'll Learn
Key stability challenges in cannabis beverage formulations and their impact on product quality
Testing protocols for cannabinoid degradation and potency retention over time
Environmental factors that impact product shelf life, including temperature, light, and pH variations
Regulatory considerations for stability testing requirements across different markets
Real-world case studies from beverage manufacturers and lessons learned
Best practices for establishing robust stability testing programs
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Download Presentation (PDF)Meet the Experts
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Kris Marsh, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer & New York State Director
Smithers
Kris has a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Towson University and a PhD in materials chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He has expertise in cannabis-specific analytical method development, quality systems, and laboratory information management systems, and has presented at numerous cannabis industry conferences.
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Derek Averill, PhD
Chemistry Director
Smithers
Derek earned his PhD in Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry from Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan, and his undergraduate B.S. in Chemistry with Honors from Oakland University, Rochester Michigan. Derek is an avid rock climber, trail runner, and lover of technical problems.
Harold Han, PhD
Chief Science Officer
Vertosa
Harold obtained his PhD in Surface Chemistry from New York University. He holds 16 patents in emulsion applications. Harold enjoys that make him happy, and inspire him; like yoga, reading, working-out, play golf and basketball.
Key Insights
Ascorbic acid stablizes THC-infused beverages
Oxygen Transmission Rates were measured and reported for five container types
A novel shelf-stability study for low and high oxygen transmission rate containers is described in the webinar
Implications for beverage manufacturers and future study directions are described in the webinar
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