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Grow PODs the Future of Indoor Cannabis Cultivation
DEC. 3, 2025
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RIOCOCO: Consistency, Quality and Sustainability
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Few industries – since maybe the gold rush – have lived through a boom-and-bust cycle like cannabis over the past decade. Like the prospectors staking claims in the 1800s, the thrill of the new frontier – fun, fortune and the promise of green gold – has driven many to repeat the same mistakes, again and again. The good news? There’s a smarter way forward, and it comes in a POD – a precision-manufactured, self-contained growing system built inside a cargo container.
An interview with Shan Halamba, Chief Executive Officer, RIOCOCO. MBSD: Tell us about RIOCOCO and your core business.
The Payroll Partner That Refused to Look Away
Time Is Money Ask any grower how many projects actually finish on
SH: RIOCOCO began with a vision to transform coco coir into a professional-grade substrate. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with vertically integrated facilities in Sri Lanka, we supply enterprise-level fruit, vegetable and cannabis growers worldwide. Our customers include soft fruit and veggie growers such as Driscoll’s Berries and Windset Farms in California and many others worldwide such as Kagome in Japan. Now, we also supply Canopy
The cannabis industry doesn’t need another company claiming to be “cannabis-friendly.” It needs people willing to plant a flag, take the hits and stay. That’s how Paragon Payroll was born. In 2016, while mainstream payroll providers were ghosting licensed operators, we built a better room – and left the door open. We didn’t see a market opportunity. We saw a system abandoning good people who were building a legal industry from the ground up.
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PreRoll-Er: Cannabis Automation Keep Your Cannabis Cargo Cold & Fresh The Way It Should Be BOOTH #C22018
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Strange Rootz Cannabis: Cultivating Conscious Cannabis
MBSD: How did you start PreRollEr?
Tailored Builds, State-Specific Compliance Cannabis transport laws differ across state lines. From
Strange Rootz Cannabis is more than a brand – it’s a movement rooted in sustainability, authenticity and community care. Based in Michigan, Strange Rootz Cannabis is redefining what it means to grow with purpose by combining ecological responsibility with premium product quality. At the heart of Strange Rootz Cannabis’ operation is a cutting-edge mixed light indoor cultivation facility. By blending natural sunlight with high-efficiency LED technology, Strange Rootz Cannabis creates a controlled environment that maximizes terpene expression, cannabinoid development and overall plant health. This hybrid approach
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An interview with Harold Bouchard, Chief Executive Officer, PreRoll-Er. MBSD: What does Road to Success mean for PreRollEr? HB: It means everything! What we want to do is be able to assist the customer throughout their automation journey. We can also take care of them in terms of service, support and training. We can also help them with all their consumables needs. It’s not our success, it’s your success that we have in heart.
Arctic Vans transforms commercial vans and box trucks with high-performance insulation and precision upfitting, creating durable, efficient and easy-to-maintain transport solutions. These custom-built systems help cannabis businesses across multiple industries deliver freshness while meeting strict standards for safety and compliance. Why Choose Arctic Vans? • Precision Refrigeration: Industry-leading tech for flawless temperature control. • Custom-Fit Upfitting: Transform vehicles into productivity powerhouses. • Start-to-Finish Support: From sale to completion, we assist every step of the way.