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Papa & Barkley’s Guy Rocourt, Kiva Confections’ Caroline Yeh and GeekTek IT Services Eric Schlissel at the 2019 CA Cannabis Business Conference.

From the 2019 CA Cannabis Business Conference: Scaling Business Across the State

At the NCIA California Cannabis Business Conference in Long Beach, CA, Oct. 8 and 9, experts offered their views on packaging volumes and maintaining quality while expanding brands.

Cannabis Packaging Summit to Debut Alongside WestPack 2020

Cannabis Packaging Summit to Debut Alongside WestPack 2020

North America’s first B2B event focused exclusively on packaging for cannabis products to feature senior-level speakers, roundtable discussions, networking opportunities, and more.

Colbert Packaging Corporation displayed its new Locker 420

Paperboard System is Lightweight, Recyclable and Designed for Child-Resistance

Currently undergoing child-resistance testing, the recloseable packaging system protects cannabis products.

Cannabis Research Lights Finally Turn Green

DEA makes a move to help increase the availability of cannabis for medical research.

Marijuana / Image: MrDr

DEA to Finally Expand Marijuana Research

It took a lawsuit for the DEA to expand the number of entities authorized to grow marijuana for research purposes.

Update: DEA Plans to Expand Marijuana Research

Update: DEA Plans to Expand Marijuana Research

“DEA anticipates that registering additional qualified marijuana growers will increase the variety of marijuana available for these purposes,” said DOJ announcement.

Opioid vs Marijuana / Image: Shutterstock

Marijuana Legalization Likely Reduces Opioid Deaths

A new study published in Economic Inquiry linked the legalization of marijuana with significant reductions in opioid-related deaths.

A Patient using Medical Cannabis

DEA Gets Sued for Shrugging at its Own Application Process for Medical Marijuana Testing

Despite the nationwide proliferation of state legalizations, as well as continued efforts from Congress to fast track medical research on marijuana, a lawsuit has been filed claiming the DEA has failed to act on medical cannabis research applications since 2016!

Covertech Flexible Packaging: Child-Resistant Truloc Pouch

Covertech Flexible Packaging: Child-Resistant Pouch

TruLoc, composed of a laminated oxygen barrier film, is air-tight and features a patented open/close mechanism.

Medical Marijuana / Image: Patch

Long Island Patients Get Same-Day Medical Marijuana Delivery

Vireo Health announced it will be the first company to offer same-day delivery service for medical marijuana.

CBD products coming into their own

CBD Products Coming Into Their Own

Major retailers offering CBD products will create demand for leaner processes and higher volumes of packaging, and will help to assure consumers about quality, a start to building national brands.

Medical Marijuana / Image: Shutterstock

New Clinical Trial Suggests Marijuana Helps Autistic Children

A new study found that marijuana extracts reduced disruptive behavior and improved social responsiveness in children with autism.

Garden Society is working with Hippo Premium Packaging and is in the process of incorporating the Duallok child-resistant folding carton for their edible products.

Small Packaging Poses Problems for Cannabis Brands, Too

An all-too-familiar issue for manufacturers of small pharmaceutical products and medical devices affects cannabis producers' consumer communication.

Garden Society is working with Hippo Premium Packaging and is in the process of incorporating the Duallok child-resistant folding carton for their edible products.

Cannabis Brand Garden Society Incorporates Recyclable, Child-Resistant Packaging

When upgrading their packaging for CA compliance, the company found tamper-evident stickers and child-resistant boxes and cartons that maintain the botanical aesthetic.

Growpacker Inc.: Child-Resistant Lids for Aluminum Cans

Growpacker Inc.: Child-Resistant Lids for Aluminum Cans

Cannasafe lids provide a resealable, child-resistant closure for THC-infused beverages that also fits with four- and six-pack holders.

CBD Dissolving into Water / Image: Stefan Wermuth

FDA & FTC Crack Down on CBD False Medical Claims

The FDA and FTC sent warning letters to three CBD companies making false claims about treating diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s.

Resolve MD Smart Inhaler / Image: Resolve Digital

Canada Approves First Marijuana Medical Device

Health Canada has approved Resolve Digital’s smart vaporizer for a Medical Device License for cannabis use.

Auto injector assembly is among the functions carried out by PCI for its global biopharmaceutical clients.

PCI Joins the Fight on Opioid Abuse

PCI addresses opioid abuse by advocating for limited medication doses and using adherence-prompting unit-dose packs. Meanwhile, it’s closely watching Amazon and e-commerce for potential impact on Rx and OTC package design.

As more states legalize medical marijuana, says a new report, the cannabis industry across the globe has grown more than 310% in the past four years.

‘Green’ Trend in Cannabis Packaging

As more states legalize medical marijuana, says a new report, the cannabis industry across the globe has grown more than 310% in the past four years.

Cancer Cell / Image: EurekAlert!

Marijuana May Inhibit Growth of Colon Cancer

Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine claim that cannabinoid compounds may inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells in the lab.

Certain foods have been ruled out as additives to cannabis products, including some dairy and addictive substances (Image courtesy of MAUCRSA.)

CA Regulators Talk Cannabis Details

Representatives from the state of California presented their perspective on the landscape at the 2019 North American Cannabis Summit.

Caroline MacCallum, MD, presents at the North American Cannabis Summit, with Ashley Chisholm and Dr. Shelita Dattani.

Highlights from the North American Cannabis Summit

Updates on distribution, apps, creative dispensaries and the need for separate medical and recreational streams.