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Automating Cannabis Pre-Rolls Supercharges Production
Cannabis producers are becoming more sophisticated just to keep up with demand. Nature’s Grace and Wellness took the pre-roll automation route to vault from 5,000 to 100,000 pre-rolls per week, and saved a lot of labor in the process.
August 11, 2022
John Lamm, Juana Roll Technician Lead (left), and Elijah Streadwick, Assistant Manager (right), both of NGW, with product in front of the JuanaRoll eight-channel automatic pre-roll machine, available in models with from one to eight channels.
Cannabis Brand Wyld Pioneers Compostable, CR Pouch for Edibles
The petite flexible pouch for the Canadian market holds two gummies and is completely compostable and biodegradable—from the adhesives to the inks to the zipper.
July 13, 2022
In preparation for the launch of its products in Canada in late 2021, Wyld collaborated with a number of suppliers and manufacturers to develop a fully compostable pouch, child-resistant pouch.
Innovations in Unit Dose and OTC Packaging Abound
The healthcare packaging community has an important role to play in keeping kids safe from accidental unsupervised medication ingestions.
July 12, 2022
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Clinical, Wellness Aspects Fuse in Etain Cannabis Rebrand
A package redesign for medical and recreational marijuana brand Etain conveys the company’s story of whole health and self-care, while communicating the premium nature of its products.
July 11, 2022
Each carton carries a statement starting with a big verb—restore, transcend, embrace, or relieve—to underscore the benefits of the different formulations.
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Quotes and stats in healthcare packaging and logistics, from med devices to sustainability and beyond...
July 6, 2022
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3 Examples of Cannabis Packaging in 2022
Looking for inspiration? Check out these stories on QR codes for authentication, a right-sized vape pod carton update, and a colorful paper tube for cartridges and concentrates.
June 6, 2022
Äkta's design uses up to seven colors, which offers flexibility on which color they lean on for which variety.
Veritas Uses On-Pack QR Codes for its Cannabis to Provide Product Transparency
Denver-based cannabis company Veritas adds QR codes to its packaging that enable consumers to find detailed information on the specific cannabis strain and where the product is available for future purchase.
May 25, 2022
Veritas Fine Cannabis packaging QR codes lead back to a strain card on the company’s website that provides even more detailed information not included on the label.
Cannabis Work Group Releases Whitepaper on Cannabis Traceability
In the paper, experts share their expertise to direct and guide cannabis organizations of asset tracking technologies from cultivation to consumers.
April 12, 2022
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RRD Offers Specialty Services for Cannabis and CBD Brands
RDD’s services drive scale and product differentiation to help cannabis and CBD businesses keep pace with market demand and create meaningful product engagement with consumers at dispensaries and select CBD retailers.
March 23, 2022
CBD product manufacturer CV Sciences tapped RRD’s deep expertise and strong resources for continued retail success and growth.
Smaller Cannabis Vape Pod Carton Brings Big Sustainability Benefits
Cannabis brand STIIIZY redesigns its vape pod packaging with 25% less material, resulting in sustainability and efficiency gains and reduced costs.
February 21, 2022
STIIIZY’s new packaging was created in-house by the company’s large team of in-house designers.
Sustainable Packaging for Cannabis Grows
Cannabis CEO Blair Kralick discusses the importance of greater use of sustainable packaging in the market and the challenges of balancing eco-friendliness with regulations.
February 7, 2022
Blair Kralick, CEO, äkta
Charlotte’s Web CBD Seeks Likeminded Sustainability Packaging Partner
To support its motto of ‘Do well by doing good,’ CBD pioneer Charlotte’s Web selects similarly positioned Diamond Packaging to supply FSC-certified, recycled-content and recyclable cartons for a range of its products.
January 31, 2022
Cartons for Charlotte’s Web’s products are offset-printed with PMS and dense black inks, in-line with a UV matte coating, a UV spot gloss coating, and Diamond’s DiamondTouch™ soft-touch coating.
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