The impact of medical cannabis has been significant and encouraging on the overall US economy. This industry has produced over 200,000 full-time jobs, and the number is still rising. It is noted that the cannabis used for medical purposes has produced the most number of jobs in the US.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics also reported the cannabis market as the growth driver in the year 2020 by outpacing other industries.
According to a New Frontier Data report, the medical marijuana industry is projected to produce more jobs in the year 2020 and the future. It could mean a quarter-million new job opportunities. This industry also brings in a lot of packaging companies and designers.
The medical cannabis job market
According to the Trade-schools.net created jobs that didn’t even exist a few years back. These jobs start from entry-level weed-trimmer positions to master extractors. The weed-trimmers earned $17,000 to $41,000, while the master extractors earned $80,000 to $250,000. The job of these employees has been to ensure the production of safe oils and concentrations from marijuana plants.
Other job opportunities created by this industry include lawyers, web developers and IT managers, marketing and HR managers, writers, technicians, and many more.
Medical cannabis packaging and design
Production of medical cannabis resulted in the production of packaging solutions, including plastic jars, tubes, sprays, tins, cartons, pouches, and a lot more.
It is expected that this industry will need designers of different levels to create different packaging designs. In simple words, this industry needs the services of experts in brand storytelling, logo design, web development, and packaging design.
This industry will require experience in the packaging of pharmaceutical products because conveying healthcare information related to marijuana is extremely crucial to keep people from substance abuse. In that case, the packaging designs will have to contribute to educating people about the medical use of marijuana.
The digitally connected packaging is a nice idea to start with because it can help medical marijuana companies to comply with different state rules. Embedded bar codes and authentication tags will play a significant role in this regard.
Using protective packaging
When it comes to packaging medical marijuana, companies will need to make sure that they are using the best packaging strategies. The appearance and function of the packaging matter a lot in this regard.
If the product inside the package is not well-protected, using the best marketing and packaging graphics will not be of any use. Due to the sensitive nature of the product, companies need to make sure that it remains medically effective for as long as it is inside the package. Here are the tips they can use to ensure secure and attractive product packaging.
- Proper sealing of the package is the most crucial thing to take into consideration. Packaging materials to use in this regard may include lids, adhesive closures, ziplock bags, and boxes using an interlocking mechanism.
- While medical marijuana is relatively safe cannabis, it is still unsafe for children. It means that the companies have to ensure child safety while packaging these products.
- Using temper evident seals can help companies ensure the safety of the product during transit.
With the medical marijuana industry booming, it is more than crucial for the companies to comply with the rules and regulations to remain on the safe side.
