Marijuana Packaging Going Upscale to Move Beyond Stoner Stereotype November 19, 2015 AggregatedNews Marketing, Packaging 0 Comments Goodbye, plastic baggies: Snoop Dogg’s new line of marijuana products, Leafs by Snoop, looks like it’d be right at home amongst the artisanal chocolate bars at Whole Foods or the all-natural lotions at Kiehl’s. And that’s no surprise, considering that… Read More→
Cannabis Compliance: Avoiding the Landmines August 10, 2015 Nicholas Kovacevich Packaging 0 Comments By Nicholas Kovacevich If you are in the Cannabis Industry, then you already know the importance of keeping your business compliant. While outsiders may not appreciate the web of regulations that govern most marijuana-related businesses, those inside the industry have… Read More→
Are Cannabis Regulations Calling for the Impossible? New Study Says “No”! August 10, 2015 Jonathan Gilinski Packaging 1 Comment By Jonathan Gilinski When asked about the future of medical cannabis regulations, I reverently gaze towards New York’s Compassionate Care Act, which to me looks like the Holy Grail for cannabis legislation. I believe that the basic tenets of this… Read More→
Branding Advice: Color Plays a Part July 7, 2015 Wendy Rall Marketing, Packaging 0 Comments COLOR PLAYS A PART. By Wendy Rall Colors evoke emotions. They make us feel something, but each color elicits a different reaction. Let’s take GREEN for example. Green generally represents the environment, growth and freshness, and makes us feel serene.… Read More→
Torn ACL, Basketball’s loss, Cannabis Industry’s Gain: Kush Bottles… May 4, 2015 Rob Meagher Company Stories, Packaging 0 Comments Company Name: Kush Bottles Year Founded: December 2010 Ownership Structure: C-Corporation Incorporated in Nevada Management Team: Nicholas Kovacevich, CEO; Ben Wu, President; Dallas Imbimbo, Board Chairman Headquarters: Santa Ana, California Website: www.KushBottles.com Industry Segment/Category: Packaging Supplies Current Markets/States Served: National… Read More→
Colorado May Give Up on Restrictions for Edible Packaging March 25, 2015 John Hollon Cultivation, Packaging, Processing 0 Comments DENVER — Colorado may give up on one of its toughest marijuana problems to emerge in the new market — making sure that edible pot products can’t be confused with regular foods. A bill up for its first vote Wednesday… Read More→
Packaging, Compliance, Sustainability and your Brand March 16, 2015 Rob Meagher Packaging, Retail 0 Comments By Matt Walstatter Dispensary owners live busy lives. With all of the attention we focus on big issues like inventory, taxes and banking, product packaging can easily become an afterthought. This is a common and potentially costly error. Packaging matters… Read More→
State Cannabis Packaging Requirements February 28, 2015 Rob Meagher Packaging 0 Comments By Laura Qidong Durgin With 23 states and the District of Columbia having legalized recreational and medical marijuana, the packaging of the products in the industry is becoming more critical and is under deeper scrutiny by regulatory authorities. Each state… Read More→
Washington State to Require Approval of Packaging for Edible Marijuana Products June 24, 2014 Rob Meagher Packaging, Policy & Legal, Washington SEATTLE — Washington State will require its approval of all packaging for edible marijuana products, Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday, a pre-emptory move to ban cartoons, toy images and any other labels that might appeal to children. Mr. Inslee announced… Read More→