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Perfecting Your Packaging for Cannabis Beverages

Some consumers participating in the legal cannabis market want to avoid inhalable products. They are concerned about the effects of the smoke […]

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The Rise of a New Market… And a New Consumer

The adult beverage industry, like any other category of consumer branded products, is driven by trends. If you’re old enough to remember […]

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A Toast to Cannabis Beverages, a Growing Market Segment

Even if you don’t know much about cannabis pop culture, people are probably familiar with the phrase, “puff, puff, pass.”’But what if […]

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There’s More to Sustainable Packaging than Meets the Eye

People today are more eco-conscious than ever. The last several years have seen a growing awareness of the impact of human behavior […]

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Mitigating Counterfeiting in the Cannabis Industry

According to projections, counterfeiting and piracy could reach $2.3 trillion in the US alone, bringing the economic cost to $4.2 trillion globally […]

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How the Supply Chain Crisis Impacts Cannabis

Since early 2020, the pandemic has shined a spotlight on the global supply chain and its shortcomings. Supply and demand have changed […]

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Cannabis Recalls: Lessons Learned After Three Years of Canadian Legalization

Three years ago, Canada became one of the first countries in the world to legalize and regulate cannabis. We’ve covered various aspects […]

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The Importance of Smart Cannabis Packaging

Regardless of their size, all consumer package brands spend a significant amount of money and resources on packaging to attract consumers’ attention. […]

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CBD Blending, Transportation & Supply – How Sustainable Manufacturing Can Improve Your Cost-Efficiency at all Stages

Environmentally conscious manufacturing has never been more important; for the survival of both the planet and your business. The internet makes CBD […]

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Due Diligence for Suppliers & Cannabis Supply Chain Partners

Between the patchwork quilt of rules and regulations that is the modern cannabis industry, products pass through many hands before being sold […]