Cannabis Packaging: Standards are high…

By now, twenty-four states legalized medical marijuana and that number will grow rapidly. Currently, cannabis is practically legal in half of the United States. It seems that stereotypes and misunderstandings about cannabis are old news, and the industry is blooming. It’s no surprise that many young entrepreneurs are dreaming of huge returns from the cannabis business. But reality is that business of cannabis is more than just the business of seeds, soil and water. Today's harvest requires a whole lot of innovation and talent.

This is the right time for manufacturers of cannabis products to start developing their brands and selling their goods to their target consumers. It’s also the right time for big and wise decisions since competition is high (pun intended). Cannabis producers need to start searching for a way to cut the production and packaging costs through improvement of the process in order for those huge returns to become reality. If you are one of them, bear in mind that you must understand how to package marijuana if you want to get your message about the benefits of your product across.

Finding and choosing the right cannabis packaging format and packaging system is an important part of the business. Packaging must communicate both the safety of the product and the features that set it apart from others. The right packaging equipment is your greatest ally. Whether you are in the business of recreational or medicinal marijuana, packaging systems that lowers your costs and saves your time and floor space can be one of your competitive advantages. So what is the best packaging format for cannabis?

Most important thing about cannabis packaging is that packaging needs to keep the freshness and aroma sealed inside while blocking harmful impacts like moisture, oxygen, and UV light. For this we recommend stand up pouches made with strong, FDA-approved laminated layers as one of the best ways for preserving cannabis. Whether you’re packaging marijuana itself, or cannabis edibles, flexible, stand up pouches and barrier bags ensure the integrity of your brand and the qualities of your product remain intact. Cannabis packaging that allows colors, graphics, and designs is also a good choice, cause it can really pop and make your brand stand out.

Of course, safety first! Make sure your medical marijuana packaging is childproof and difficult to open by little ones while still being easy to use by adults. On the other hand, resealable pouch is a must if you produce non-single use edibles or any other cannabis product. For this we suggest stand up pouches and bags that can be heat sealed via heavy duty zippers. Also, making your cannabis packaging 100 percent recyclable and landfill friendly is also a big plus. Environment friendly packaging appeals to customers who prefer more natural forms of medicine, such as cannabis.

Fertilizer and special nutrients used in the marijuana growing process can also be packed in a Pouch. Various film layers that work together provide strength and stability for the packaging to stand up on its own.

Pouch packaging also demands an efficient and economic pouch packaging machine. Search no more, because our ROO-100 pre-made pouch fill & seal machine is the right tool for the job. It can be enhanced with various add-ons and it is compatible with all standard filling systems. For example, the ROO-100 can be enhanced with code/date printer which is especially useful for printing serialization codes on medicinal marijuana pouches. In order to keep your cannabis product fresh for extended period of time, the ROO-100 can feature nitrogen gas flushing right before sealing the pouch. Since marijuana is sensitive to high temperatures, the ROO-100 can also cool the area of the pouch that got heated by sealing with the help of a seal cooler.

So, if you are an aspiring entrepreneur that aims high, arm yourself with the cannabis packaging equipment that will increase your efficiency! Choose our ROO-100 and get your cannabis on those shelves! Not only will your product stand out, it will also help shed the misunderstandings and misperceptions of this medicinal herb and the booming marijuana market itself.