How to package pre-rolls?

Your flower is gorgeous, your grind is consistent and your pre-rolls are perfectly packed in bulk pre-rolled cones.

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But producing a high-quality pre-roll is just the beginning. The next step is picking the proper packaging to not only stand out among the rows and rows of other pre-rolls but to signal to consumers that the product inside is the right one for them.

But what&#;s the best way to package your pre-rolls?

Pre-roll packaging goals

The most important consideration when choosing pre-roll packaging is recognizing exactly what your goals are. First and foremost, your pre-roll packaging should maintain and protect the quality of the pre-roll inside, or else what was the point of all that work?

To best protect product quality, it is important to make sure your pre-roll packaging is as air-tight as possible to keep your pre-roll as fresh as possible when it reaches the consumer. And when it comes to cannabis, air is the enemy of freshness because it can dry out your flower, damaging the cannabinoids that pack the punch and the terpenes that give it its flavor, not to mention make it burn quicker, hotter, and harsher.

To ensure freshness, it&#;s important to choose air-tight packaging. Many plastic pop-top doob tubes, the most popular packaging option for pre-rolls, provide an air-tight seal but make sure you ask your pre-roll supplier to make sure you are getting the right ones.

Additionally, producers can add a humidity pack to their packaging (especially multi-packs) to keep them from getting stale or even use an over-wrap or shrink wrap around the packaging to help seal out unwanted air and maintain product freshness.

Pre-roll packaging materials

When choosing pre-roll packaging the first decision that needs to be made is on materials. From paper and plastic to higher-end choices like glass or tin, the packaging material you choose should reflect your branding and brand promise. For example, if your brand is built on being eco-friendly or sustainable, then plastic is probably not the right choice unless they are hemp-based, compostable or even made with reclaimed ocean plastic.

But each material has its own pros and cons, so make sure you know what you&#;re getting into.

Plastic pre-roll packaging

The most common packaging option, plastic pop-top doob tubes are easily the most recognizable and ubiquitous piece of pre-roll packaging in the marketplace. Among the alternatives, it is also a relatively inexpensive option, and with many colors and sizes available, it is also the easiest to match to your branding, even without customization.

However, if you do choose to customize your plastic pop-top packaging, you can easily do so through Pantone Color Matching or adding custom-designed labels featuring your brand logo and message.

Consumers are also comfortable with plastic tubes, whether the plastic pop-top variety or more premium options, like clear plastic with twist-off or Super Seal caps that can lock in freshness.

Plastic pre-roll options can also be eco-friendly, though with a bit more cost. Recycled or reclaimed ocean plastics, for example, can be a selling point for brands that lean into being green.

Glass pre-roll packaging

Often the favorite for storing top shelf flower, glass jars, and tubes signify a more premium item among cannabis consumers. With a touch more weight to them and a smooth, luxurious feel, glass tubes and jars tell shoppers that the pre-rolls inside are worth protecting from the elements. Glass also allows customers to see the product before buying, which can be especially useful for marketing infused pre-rolls, pre-roll blunts or customized pre-rolls that feature your company&#;s logo on the crutch.

A better moisture barrier than plastic, glass tubes can also be airtight and child-resistant, depending on your choice of caps, plus they are available in a variety of sizes and shapes to accommodate everything from single, mini &#;dogwalker&#; pre-rolls up to full gram pre-roll blunts and even wider tubes that are big enough to be used as multi-packs.

Available in clear and opaque options (required in some markets), glass is also fully recyclable and can simply be tossed into any household recycling bin for pick-up, making them a premium eco-friendly pre-packaging choice for high-end and luxury brands.

Tin pre-roll packaging

A truly premium piece of packaging, people tend to save tins for longer than other packaging, which means customizing a slider or flip tin can provide brand recognition and advertising for years to come. Sleek and stylish, tin pre-roll packaging also protects your products from being damaged in a pocket or purse, especially with insert trays to keep the pre-rolls in place.

The tins, which include several child-resistant options and are recyclable, are also a blank slate, perfect for customization. And while minimum order quantities in fully customized tins can get pretty high, stock tins and custom labels can be applied at very reasonable rates.

As for being airtight, it depends on the pre-roll tin, however, shrink wrapping or overwrapping the tin will protect the pre-rolls inside from moisture degradation, though it does make the overall product less eco-friendly even if the tin remains recyclable.

Paper pre-roll packaging

The cheapest and most eco-friendly of all packing materials, paper is also the most adaptable and customizable of any of the other pre-roll packaging materials. It can also be made to run the gamut from budget options up to luxury products, depending on design and choice.

Push packs and pull packs both make excellent packaging choices, as do cigarette-style boxes that add a level of nostalgic familiarity. And all, because of the nature of the material, are customizable so you can make sure your branding and message truly stand out on shelves.

However, on the downside, paper and cardboard pre-roll packaging is not airtight due to the permeable nature of the material. So when choosing a paper option, it&#;s important to consider adding an overwrap, which not only locks in freshness but also signifies to consumers a more premium item. There are also fewer single-serving options made from paper, with this packaging type being a better choice for multi-packs.

&#;Green&#; plastic pre-roll packaging

As mentioned, plastic pre-roll packaging, aside from being recyclable, also comes in several eco-friendly forms, though some are more friendly than others.

For example, many plastic doob tubes will advertise as being biodegradable or compostable, but it&#;s important to recognize what those words mean. &#;Biodegradable&#; does not always mean &#;eco-friendly,&#; especially when it comes to plastic. It just means that the plastic will break down to smaller pieces, but those can still become microplastics that find their way into the ocean and the food chain. That can give consumers &#; and producers &#; a false sense of security that their product is green when it&#;s not and in many cases, simply using recyclable plastic doob tubes is a better option since they can just be tossed in recycling bins.

Even &#;hemp plastic&#; includes polymers that don&#;t ever fully disappear.

&#;Compostable,&#; on the other hand, is a more specific term that means the product will break down to compost, or organic material. But it&#;s also important to remember that to be truly compostable, the labels must also be compostable.

Pre-roll packaging compliance

It&#;s impossible to talk about pre-roll packaging without noting that different states and markets have different regulations regarding what is allowed and what is not. Some states require pre-rolls to be packaged in child-resistant packages while others do not. Some states require the product to be in opaque packaging instead of clear. Some states require tamper-evident bands that leave a plastic ring around the tube to note it&#;s already been opened.

Some states even limit the types of materials that can be used in pre-roll packaging. Vermont, for example, does not allow the use of plastic in pre-roll packaging.

Make sure you fully understand the packaging regulations in your market before choosing packaging and always work with a pre-poll supplier that understands the ins and outs of each market to make sure you don&#;t waste money on packaging you can&#;t use.

Pre-roll packaging size choices

Choosing what goes in your packaging can be as important as the pre-roll packaging itself. The size and number of pre-rolls in each package is entirely up to you, but it&#;s important to know what consumers are buying before heading to market.

According to industry analytics firm Headset, pre-roll sales in the U.S. are split nearly 50/50 between single-packed pre-rolls and multi-packs that hold multiple pre-rolls, though the recent growth has been in the multipack format, jumping from 27.7% of the market in . However, in Canada, the multi-pack dominates, with nearly 83% of pre-rolls being purchased in multi-packs.

According to Headset, that might be due to the fact that in the U.S., about 41% of pre-roll sales are 1-gram joints, whereas Canadian smokers lean toward multipacks containing 1.5 grams or 3.5 grams, capturing 35.6% and 16.7% of the market, respectively.

So while it&#;s important to always offer single-packed pre-rolls, including the popular 1-gram size, in order to give customers an easy way to try your brand, multipacks help build customer loyalty as they pull from the same branded pack for the whole week. Two &#; 5-gram packs of pre-rolls are selling very well right now, with 10-packs of 0.3-gram mini &#;dogwalker&#; pre-rolls on the rise, as are 5-7 gram packs of 98mm 0.7-gram pre-rolls and 84mm 0.5-gram pre-rolls. Some brands even offer 14-28 gram multi-packs.

Pre-roll packaging display boxes

Finally, what&#;s the point of making sure your pre-roll packaging is perfect if customers can&#;t see it anyway? That&#;s why it&#;s important to add display boxes to your repertoire, which further advertise your perfectly packaged pre-rolls to consumers and can lead to add-on sales at the register.

Not only do they draw the eye, display boxes also take up additional shelf space that could be going to other brands. They also help dispensary and retail employees re-stock supply faster because there are places specifically designed for pre-rolls that need to be filled, encouraging buyers to pick up supplies in whatever denomination the display box holds. It also gives you, as the producer, more control over how your product is displayed, handling your merchandizing for you.

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However because dispensaries are all set up differently, not every store will want the same display box, which is why they come in three main varieties. There are point-of-purchase displays that sit near the register. There are gravity displays with flip-out bottoms that hold up to 75 pre-roll packages and make it easy for customers to grab a handful and go. And finally, there are clear acrylic gravity displays that can be hung on walls, keeping your pre-rolls organized and easily accessible.

All of these options are also available in unbranded or custom varieties, including custom dielines, to give you control over exactly what your display looks like. And if you have a display box emblazoned with your brand&#;s logo and colors and your competitors don&#;t, your product is going to look like a more premium option on the shelves.

Final thoughts on pre-roll packaging

Pre-rolls are one of the fastest-growing categories and customers are even making their own pre-rolls at home. Offering pre-rolled cones for consumers is a great way to reach consumers who worry about the quality and freshness of store-bought pre-rolls.

While it&#;s true that the quality of your pre-rolls is what will keep customers coming back over and over, the quality of your packaging simply cannot be overlooked in the modern, competitive cannabis market. Your choice of packaging tells consumers a lot about your product, your brand, and your company, as well as keeps your product protected and safe.

Finally, always work with a pre-roll supplier that understands how your pre-roll packaging affects both the freshness of your product and the compliance needs of your market to ensure that you get the pre-roll packaging that makes the most sense for your business.

Rolling up Your Own Pre-Roll

Do you ever want to smoke a joint, but don&#;t know how to roll one? It&#;s , and the cannabis industry continues to reach astounding heights year after year.  As more consumers hit the market than ever before, we at Hara have a serious question; How many cannabis users actually know how to roll a joint?

We&#;d have to guess not many. As surprising as that may be, the facts remain: There is a wide variety of ways to ingest weed, so not everyone has received the required training to master the art of joint rolling. If you have a bong, you probably have never needed to roll a joint. Some people may be new to consumption post-legalization, and others probably have a buddy who&#;s main job in the smoke circle is to roll the good stuff for the team, thus never acquiring the skill.

Whatever the reason may be for not knowing how to roll a joint, we don&#;t judge you. We actually have good news from HaraSupply: Being an expert joint roller isn&#;t necessary to experience a genuinely gorgeous joint in . Want to know why? Because we are going to teach you how to pack a pre-roll cone today so you can smoke a great joint without the inconvenience of actually rolling it. 

The Pros of pre-roll Cones:

If you&#;re not convinced that pre-rolls are the greatest, we urge you to read on. The thing that makes pre-roll cones so special is the sheer convenience of both crafting and using one. In a three-step process, you&#;re going to have the nicest looking paper smoking apparatus you&#;ve ever laid eyes on. 

What&#; not to be excited about? It is going to smoke evenly, taste incredible, have a crutch incorporated into the design, and is going to burn all of the weed without burning your fingers, and won&#;t fall apart at the end. Did we mention that nobody, and we mean not you, your friend, cousin, sister&#;s neighbor, or whoever you&#;re smoking with - has to lick it for it to seal? Are you convinced yet? Okay, good. Let&#;s get started. 

Learn More: Why Pre-Rolls are So Popular

How to pack a pre-roll step by step:

What you&#;ll need:

• Cannabis from your local dispensary

• Rolling Tray or Clean Surface

• Grinder (optional)

• Cones

• Plastic tube from cone pack/something similar to a chopstick to use for packing

• Lighter

1. Prepare Your Weed:

Grab a rolling tray or clean surface that will act as your pre-rolling workstation. If you have a grinder (it is recommended, but not necessary), you will use it to break down the weed for the pre-roll. Put a few nugs of your favorite strain into the grinder; we recommend anywhere from a half gram (0.5g) to one gram (1.0g) of flower, depending on your personal preference. You&#;ll then break the buds down to a fluffy and semi-leafy consistency. Grinding the product creates a better texture for pressing up against the delicate paper by breaking down any poky-ends or stems that could potentially damage the pre-roll. 

If you don&#;t have a grinder, just use your pointer finger and thumb to gently crush the bud. Pull out any stem and break down the smaller pieces, and remember that you&#;ll want to remove any hard or poky pieces that you come across. The goal is to achieve the same consistency that the grinder provides, not too bulky or too fine. Keep in mind that you can use as much or as little cannabis as you want for this process. When shopping around for cones, you can find sizes ranging from the standard 1 gram to king-sized, so you&#;ll have options to choose from.

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2. Pack it Properly

When purchasing cones from a dispensary or local smoke shop, they will likely come with a small plastic tube so that it keeps its shape. You can use this tool to evenly pack the pre-roll cone as you fill it. If you have a cone but not a straw, find something thin and long like a chopstick or or pencil eraser that will work in the same way.

Packing the pre-roll cone will prevent any gaps or unfilled portions of the paper, causing it to slump or burn improperly (potentially wasting your weed). It is a necessary part of the process that will ensure you have an enjoyable smoking experience. Without packing, you might wind up with a lopsided pre-roll that won&#;t burn properly.

To start, put a small amount of cannabis into the bottom of the paper cone by the crutch and pack it down. This initial &#;packing&#; is going to seal the deal for the remainder of the cone. If you forget to pack this portion correctly, your entire joint will fold at the base and potentially break. Once you&#;ve formed the foundation of your pre-roll, you are free to add more little by little, and pack it down. 

Don&#;t pack it so tight and full that it can&#;t pass air through. To test your progress, use your pointer finger and thumb to lightly check the fullness as you pack it. Fill as high as you&#;d like, but be sure to leave about a quarter of an inch at the top free of any flower for the next step.

3. Twist it Shut

The top portion of the paper (at its widest point) should be left empty so that you can properly seal off the pre-roll cone. Twist it between your thumb and pointer finger in one direction so that it rolls up into a little wick, like a candle. It&#;s at this time that the pre-roll will truly take its shape. 

Twist it tightly enough that the top of the cone is packed (it will take on a rounded shape) and the wick should be poking out off of the top ready for you to light. Take a moment to congratulate yourself and admire what you&#;ve just done. You just made a beautiful joint, congratulations! That wasn&#;t so hard, was it? It's no wonder that Pre-Roll Sales are Rising.

4. Light & Enjoy

This is the most important step, needless to say. Pat yourself on the back! You&#;ve just learned a thing or two about crafting an exceptional joint using a prerolled cone and your own two hands, and now it&#;s time to reap the reward. Light the wick and let it catch for a moment so that the top of the pre-roll burns. Take deep puff (you don&#;t have to inhale it, just puff it like a cigar if this is your first time), and check to make sure that it&#;s burning evenly.

 If at some point while you&#;re smoking, you notice only one half of the cone is lit while the rest isn&#;t, it&#;s called a &#;run&#;. This can occur for a few reasons that we will highlight below, but usually, the simple fix is to just re-light the joint, making sure that you sufficiently burn that area. Use an ashtray to catch any ash that falls.

Don&#;t&#;s:

Just as it is important for us to teach you the correct way to pack a pre-roll, it&#;s equally important to highlight a few common mistakes that occur when packing a pre-roll so that you can avoid them. If you happen to run into one of these in your cone-packing lifetime, don&#;t worry! They happen to almost everyone. Pre-roll packing, like anything else, requires some practice if you want to reach absolute perfection. Here&#;s what to avoid:

• Don&#;t grind your weed too fine.

It&#;s a concept that many new consumers don&#;t understand. Just because you can fit 2.5 grams into a 1 gram cone doesn&#;t mean you&#;re going to enjoy it. In fact, it&#;s likely the opposite. The finer the product going into the cone, the harder it is to ventilate and pass smoke and air through to you for inhalation. The joint will likely go out frequently; without proper circulation of air, it can&#;t burn for longer than a few hits. 

• Don&#;t forget to pack the base. 

We mentioned this earlier, but it is worth throwing out there again. Don&#;t forget to pack the base of your cone near the crutch. If there is a gap in the base of your cone, it will lack stability and fail to keep its form while you smoke it. Plus, it&#;s not easy to get weed back out of the paper cone once it&#;s full, and you risk damaging the cone by attempting to remove it. 

Conclusion

We are totally sold on pre-rolled cones and hope after using this guide to pack your own that you are too. They&#;re quick and convenient. They appeal to the majority of non-joint-rolling cannabis users, and best of all, pre-roll cones now come in many sizes and prints, so not only do they complement the majority of cannabis users, they can be used to promote different themes and personalities as well! Not everyone is like Snoop Dogg, and we get that. That&#;s why we offer a wide variety of 100% organic hemp cones that are a great accessory at any smoke sesh. We&#;ve said it before and will say it again: You don&#;t need to know how to roll incredible joints to enjoy one! 

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