Guidance for smarter packaging decisions
Practical guides, market reports, regulation explainers, and playbooks — written for packaging and sourcing teams.
The 2026 Guide to Child-Resistant Cannabis Packaging
Everything sourcing teams need to know about ASTM D3475, ISO 8317, and the closures that pass certification — with a checklist you can hand to suppliers.
Read the reportState of Cannabis Packaging 2026
Our annual report on material trends, pricing, lead times, and sustainability across 3,000+ suppliers on the PackBuds network.
ReadPlain Packaging in Canada, Explained for Brands
How Health Canada's plain-packaging rules shape what you can and can't do on-pack — and how leading brands still stand out.
ReadLatest resources
State of Cannabis Packaging 2026
Our annual report on material trends, pricing, lead times, and sustainability across 3,000+ suppliers on the PackBuds network.
ReadPlain Packaging in Canada, Explained for Brands
How Health Canada's plain-packaging rules shape what you can and can't do on-pack — and how leading brands still stand out.
ReadThe RFQ Playbook: Getting Better Quotes, Faster
A field-tested template for writing packaging RFQs that get accurate, comparable quotes from suppliers in days, not weeks.
ReadSustainable Packaging Materials: A Field Guide
PCR film, grass paper, moulded pulp, ocean-bound plastic — what each material actually delivers on cost, compliance, and end-of-life.
ReadAnti-Counterfeit Strategies for Vape Packaging
Serialisation, holographic seals, and track-and-trace — a practical look at protecting vape brands from counterfeits.
ReadIndustry events & trade shows
Cannabis Packaging Expo
Las Vegas, USA
The largest gathering of packaging suppliers and cannabis brands in North America.
EU Medical Cannabis Summit
Berlin, Germany
Regulatory and supply-chain sessions for the European medical market.
Sustainable Packaging Forum
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Materials science and circular-design workshops for packaging teams.