An idea for a THC beer by the brewmaster who created Blue Moon at MillerCoors first came to life through its packaging.

When it comes to traditional food and beverage production, processors work to establish standardized processes and procedures that wouldn’t have to vary much if an ingredient, such as olive oil, was switched to a different supplier. Developing legal cannabis edibles and beverages, however, is a different story.

Because child-resistant packaging requirements vary in states where cannabis is legal, many companies infusing food and drinks choose containers with the best protection—required or not—so they can sell the same packages everywhere.

Research has shown that these cannabinoids can relieve symptoms of pain and insomnia, and might be particularly helpful for cancer patients. But the terpenes in cannabis also factor into formulations?and in more ways than one.

Engineered for PET bottled water and carbonated soft drinks, the Sidel Super Combi smart system integrates a preform feeder, blower, labeler, filler/capper and cap feeder with integrated data-driven intelligence.

The Hinds-Bock 10P-01 high speed mini products depositor provides large production in a small space.

Deitz Pharmafill sanitary conveyors have food-grade, plastic belting set within a stainless steel construction.

Requiring no metal-free area above or below its sensing head, the Eriez Xtreme vertical form/fill/seal (FFS) metal detector is built for installations in space-restricted areas below FFS packaging machines.

The White Mountain Process pre-engineered GMP sanitary mixer mounts on the tri-clamp sanitary connections of poly and stainless steel process vessels.

The Baker Perkins Microfilm cooker is designed for cooking of sugar, low-sugar and sugar-free confectionery products such as gummies, as well as other soft candy and confectionery items like toffee, caramels and jellies.