In the rapidly evolving cannabis industry, accessible packaging plays a crucial role in meeting the diverse needs of consumers. From medical patients seeking relief from ailments like arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s to recreational users, the demand for packaging that combines safety with easy to open features is rising. There’s a delicate balance between accessibility... [continue]

Here’s everything you need to know (but may not have thought to ask) about marijuana packaging and packaging compliance. How is cannabis packaging different?  Packaging for cannabis isn’t fundamentally different from packaging for pharmaceuticals. Cannabis packages need to be child-resistant; most pharmaceutical packages need to be child-resistant too. But packaging should always be tailored to... [continue]

At AssurPack®, we have many types of sustainable packaging, yet we get non-stop requests for hemp-based plastics and so-called “biodegradable packaging.” And while the idea of hemp cannabis packaging may sound great, there are some drawbacks to these technologies. So, before you go all-in on a new biodegradable package or hemp-based cannabis package, read this... [continue]

Most origin stories demonstrate the power of smart, transformational problem solving. The backstory of AssurSeal, one of our most innovative and successful cannabis packaging products, is a perfect example. Thanks to the vision and precision standards of AssurPack’s packaging engineers, AssurSeal has become the gold standard for airtightness in the cannabis industry.   We began with... [continue]

Previewing the big show with AssurPack’s Nancy Gruskin Warner Today, the cannabis industry is gathering at the Las Vegas Convention Center for MJBizCon®, the biggest-of-the-big conference and expo for manufacturers, cultivators, retailers, inventors, investors, movers, shakers—and packagers. AssurPack will be on the exhibit floor showcasing our full array of innovative packaging options to the 35,000+... [continue]

Most plastic takes hundreds of years to break down or “biodegrade.”  Beverage bottles, discarded electronics, and yes — cannabis packages — fill the world’s landfills and oceans at a rate of over 600 billion pounds per year. Whoa. That’s why we’re working to make your cannabis packaging safer and more sustainable — for consumers who... [continue]

Executive Summary Despite the high quality of Natural State Medicinals’ gummies, some dispensaries refused to buy their products. Why? The packaging was difficult to open — and the problem only got worse when their packaging supplier changed production sites. By switching to the patented AssurSeal® D75 package from AssurPack, Natural State Medicinals realized the following... [continue]

Premium cannabis is a delicate product.  Terpenes — the aromatic oils that make cannabis taste and smell great — evaporate quickly, leaving behind substandard flower that’s a far cry from what came out of the curing room.  The same is true for cannabinoids. Heat, light, and dry conditions degrade them in a matter of weeks.... [continue]

If you’re a cannabis product manufacturer, managing your inventory presents special challenges. Regulatory changes and shifting consumer behavior affect your sales — for better or worse — and these factors make it hard to find the sweet spot when you’re stocking your product. Hopefully, your distribution network is expanding like crazy, too. But now, in... [continue]

Are you considering packaging your top-shelf flower in prerolled form? If not, maybe you should be. The popularity of prerolls is growing as quickly as the recreational market, and prerolls have a higher perceived value than loose flower, thus fetching a premium price. Packaging prerolls, however, poses special challenges. [continue]