Just when you thought you had a grasp on the tangled web of regulations governing California’s legal #cannabis market, the packaging rules are changing again on January 1, 2020.That’s right around the corner… so if you are a manufacturer, grower or producer, you need to pay attention or face consequences that could include product seizure, loss of revenues, and delays in getting compliant packaging on the shelves.
Read MoreThis is the dawn of a new reality for cannabis manufacturers and brands. We are seeing many clients move into new product categories as the spotlight shines on the illicit market, which highlights the critical importance of a safe and regulated system.
Read MoreThe debate continues about what to do about the illicit cannabis market. Thousands of illegally operating dispensaries are flourishing for a variety of reasons.
At Hippo, we pledge to not work with unlicensed growers, or create packaging for products destined for the illicit market.
We urge all other packaging companies to take a similar pledge.
Read MoreWe recently celebrated our third anniversary as a company, and there’s a lot to celebrate.
We added staff in key markets and doubled the size of our design team.
We won several prestigious awards for our design work on the new Duallok system.
Our co-founder and CEO, Kary Radestock, was named “Cannabis Woman of the Year.”
Read MoreListen to Kary as she speaks with Philip Rebentisch of Gotta Story Media to discuss legally compliant yet luxurious packaging in the emerging cannabis industry. Unbox this segment — “Thinking Outside of The Box”.
Read MoreToday, the majority of Americans reside in a state where cannabis is legal.
It is time for the federal government to reschedule cannabis. Keeping it in the same category as heroin makes no sense. Millions of Americans rely on legal, accessible, and safe cannabis for their health and well-being, and have repeatedly asked federal lawmakers to amend scheduling in a manner that reflects reality. Cannabis should not be categorized along with heroin. Let’s remove outdated notions and put some common sense into cannabis policies.
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