As the cannabis industry continues to grow and the category becomes considerably more crowded, impactful and effective packaging is more important than ever. The latest trends impacting the cannabis industry according to experts at Berlin Packaging are: 1. Smart Packaging: Smart Packaging can monitor freshness, provide ingredient, nutrient, and health specifications, display information about a brand or…
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Mass production, security, education and sustainability are packaging trends to watch By Christine Pietryla Wetzler, a Chicago-based freelance writer The first two states to legalize recreational marijuana use were Colorado and Washington, and November 12, 2022, marked the 10th anniversary. As the industry matures, supporting technologies will innovate. Packaging is no different, and 2023 will…
Read More >>In partnership with Drug Plastics & Glass Co., Inc. (“Drug Plastics”), the Boveda Closure system utilizes Original Terpene Shield™ technology for retailers and brands to safeguard their cannabis flower products. Boveda Inc., the global leader in two-way humidity control solutions for cannabis, cigars, musical instruments, and other items, today announced the launch of the Boveda…
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Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality metal and plastic packaging for pharma, beauty and oral care, is launching a fully metal version of its child-resistant high barrier tins. The completely recyclable, mono-material CR Tins are ideal for a wide variety of dry and semi-dry cannabis products including edibles, CBD oils, creams, gummies and concentrates. Samples…
Read More >>The cannabinoid beverage industry is poised for 50% annual growth through 2027, yet product novelty alone does not ensure market success. Differentiation on the shelves is crucial if consumers are to find brands in an increasingly crowded space. Equally important, brands must earn consumer trust by delivering predictable and consistent potency for a satisfying experience…
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Cannabis Edibles Are Trending – and Challenging Conventional Packaging Processes By Eric Aasen, Product Group Sales Manager – Horizontal, Robotics and Systems Portfolio at Syntegon Packaging Technology, LLC For a long time, cannabis was forbidden and also taboo in many countries. But this didn’t prevent people from using it for medicinal and recreational purposes, although…
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Customers, Business Partners and the Planet Benefit From Sustainable, Safe and Secure Cannabis Packaging By Thom Brodeur, CEO, N2 Packaging Systems Potato chips and pioneering technology are not frequently used in the same sentence. However, in 1926, when Laura Scudder of California first ironed together pieces of wax paper to keep her potato chips fresh…
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By Gary Paulin and Mark Lusky After a do-it-yourself, homespun start, cannabis companies have upped their game in both professionalism and pizzazz when it comes to labels. Product labels are essentially a company’s “front door.” To compete effectively, cannabis companies need to ensure that their custom cannabis labels look good, stand out from the competition,…
Read More >>Calyx Containers announced at MJBizCon a new family of square glass cannabis containers that establish new standards for sustainability, product freshness, and packaging aesthetics. Made of premium German glass, the containers were specifically designed to be ecologically responsible, compliant to strict regulations, and efficient for processing and storing cannabis products from seed to sale. This new container…
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By Cherlene Erauda, Marketing Coordinator at Calyx Containers 2021 will be a groundbreaking year in U.S. cannabis legalization, with key states such as New Jersey, New York, New Mexico, and Virginia ratifying adult-use and decriminalized possession. As the industry scales, it is now more important than ever to address the imminent environmental concerns associated with…
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Reports of counterfeit cannabis have reinforced the critical need to protect bonafide products and packaging, according to the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA). Sales of synthetic cannabinoids being mis-sold as cannabis are on the rise in the UK, presenting a significant health risk to the general public, reports a harm reduction project* that analyses samples…
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By Cherlene Erauda, Marketing Coordinator, Calyx Containers 2021 will be a groundbreaking year in U.S. cannabis legalization, with key states such as New Jersey, New York, New Mexico, and Virginia ratifying adult-use and decriminalized possession. As the industry scales, it is now more important than ever to address the imminent environmental concerns associated with increased,…
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Biotech pioneer Bavarian Nordic relies on new isolator filling line from Syntegon Technology By Matthias Angelmaier, Product Manager Barrier Systems at Syntegon Technology. Vaccines for human viral diseases are among the most successful inventions in medical history: smallpox was declared extinguished in 1980, and poliomyelitis is nearing global eradication. New vaccines employing biotech innovations are…
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By Liam Hawry, Director of Proactive Product Design at Studio One Eleven, the design division of Berlin Packaging The cannabis sector is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. According to Marijuana Business Daily, U.S. retail sales for medical and recreational cannabis reached $15 billion in 2020, an approximate 40 percent increase…
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Airfield Supply Company announced the launch of a plastic recycling program aimed at collecting and upcycling cannabis packaging waste before it enters the trash stream. Working with Sonoma County’s large-scale cannabis manufacturer CannaCraft and recycling innovator Resynergi, Airfield is the first dispensary to join an ambitious pilot effort to convert plastic child-resistant packaging into the…
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Diamond Packaging announced the introduction of its new Diamond Lockbox™ folding cartons, an upscale, certified child-resistant (CR) packaging solution for medical or recreational marijuana products. Diamond Lockbox folding cartons combine beauty with strength for the ultimate in cannabis packaging design. The single and dual lock options feature finished edges and ample billboard space and can…
Read More >>DIZPOT, a single-source, compliant packaging partner for cannabis dispensaries and brands, has achieved national growth since expanding their services to include into a full-service graphic design and branding agency for the industry. Established by founders John Hartsell and Jeff Scrabeck in 2017, DIZPOT quickly gained market share in compliant cannabis and hemp packaging services. The…
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By Matthias Moessinger, Senior Market Expert Pharma Solid at Syntegon Technology Humans used the cannabis plant for medicinal and recreational purposes for a very long time before it was banned on a global scale due to its psychoactive ingredients and the varying composition and strength of the different applications. In fact, Napoleon Bonaparte was among…
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The capabilities of Massman Automation Designs, LLC’s GP-M3000 pouch filling system have reportedly made it especially attractive to packagers of cannabis flowers in the growing cannabis industry, which requires precision pouch filling and handling. In many cases, the automated system replaces a manual filling operation, resulting in greater packaging consistency and greater productivity. The features…
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By Steve Everly, brand director of WestPack and The Cannabis Packaging Summit, Informa Markets The allure of cannabis may sell itself—but as the industry matures, cannabis product companies face a growing number of obstacles compared to traditional retail categories. The rules and regulations that govern the cannabis industry continues to evolve at an ever-increasing rate,…
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