Brother Gearmotors, a division of Brother International Corp., has entered the cannabis market with the incorporation of AC Induction motors into a premium cannabis dry trimming machine. 

With Halloween here, there are raising concerns about marijuana candy. Washington State just banned gummy and candy edibles, citing youth safety. At least a couple of other states also have a ban on the candy lookalikes. And, if consumers think buying online will be a breeze, think again.

Berry Global Group Inc. has launched a range of cannabis packaging solutions: Embark, a line of packaging designed for cannabis flower and edible products. 

Budpack has designed a new line of flexible pouches for the marijuana industry made with FDA compliant food-grade material with closure systems that protect children from accidental ingestion.

Legal marijuana sales are expected to hit $6.7 billion in 2016, with the market expected to climb to $21.8 billion in sales by 2020. 

All eyes were on the cannabis industry this past year – its rapid growth and widespread acceptance amongst consumers and producers in the U.S. legitimized the plant as a key driver of many economies in communities across the nation.

CHILD-GUARD protects children in one of the fastest growing markets in the U.S.