In the competitive world of cannabis, introducing new products to customers is challenging. As a consumer packaged goods company, offering trial sizes or samples is an effective way to market products to new customers and promote your brand.  With the growing demand for single-use packaging and sustainability, it’s essential to find eco-friendly packaging solutions that... [continue]

For all the right reasons, consumers are increasingly evaluating the products they buy through a green lens. The call for environmentally friendly options is soaring; according to a recent study reported in Business News Daily, consumers across all demographics are basing purchasing decisions on responsible growing practices, eco-efficient manufacturing, and sustainable packaging.  The research reports... [continue]

Your cannabis products are known by the company they keep — or, more accurately, the company that keeps them fresh, safe, compliant, and flying off the shelf. Based on our well-established leadership in the industry, AssurPack invites you to consider the factors behind the most successful cannabis packaging partnerships.  Whether your business is a start-up... [continue]

How much will my cannabis packaging cost? At AssurPack, we know that shoot-from-the-hip price estimates are rarely accurate. The answer is always more complicated. In fact, per-piece price quotations don’t tell the whole story. That’s because the per-piece price of packaging usually isn’t the most important factor when you’re considering the total cost of your... [continue]

Many of the most important factors in successful packaging are handled by the unsung heroes of the industry: packaging engineers. Their work touches all areas of our lives and every aspect of the consumer goods supply chain. Packaging engineers work with product manufacturers to design the structural packages, which should protect three things: products, people,... [continue]

At AssurPack®, we love package engineering. So we tend to forget that most people in the cannabis industry aren’t as passionate about child-resistant closure mechanisms — or plastics — as we are. However, there are a few facts about plastic that can help you make good choices for your packaging in terms of functionality, sustainability,... [continue]

Big trade shows were the nexus of the cannabis industry — until COVID-19 hit. Now, after two years of cancellations, postponements, and reconfigurations, the future of our trade shows hangs in the balance. And many stakeholders say cannabis trade shows have lost their focus. Are trade shows still a good way to connect, or invest... [continue]

Packaging says a lot about your product. It’s the first thing your new customers see, and for some products, such as pre-rolls, it’s the only distinguishing factor between your product and its competitors. So, you probably want high-end custom cannabis packaging to show off your wares… or do you? Custom packaging can be a huge... [continue]

Following the ever-changing landscape of cannabis legislation is essential for any business. This is particularly true for companies shipping in the U.S. or Canada. The rules vary with starkly different federal circumstances between Canada and the United States.  Currently the United States market is reliant on state-by-state legislation, creating a patchwork of rules to follow.... [continue]