// Definition
SC Labs' approach to Emerald Cup competition testing, designed to reduce popularity bias by structuring judging methodology so that well-known brands and growers cannot simply sweep the cup based on reputation. The goal is to prevent market homogenization by giving unknown producers with exceptional product a fair chance.
// From the Episode
Alec from SC Labs discussed how the entry window and judging structure were refined over 10 harvest seasons to optimize fairness. SC Labs runs 7 days a week with overnight shifts during harvest season, with a 2-day rush / 3-day standard turnaround to handle volume.
// Source
Ep. 168 HC 3.0 Ep 27 →