Latest news from GPA and across the cannabis and packaging industry.
Presenting the LS-2-S – GPA’s new child resistant compact tin for mini pre-rolls
We are delighted to introduce the latest addition to our eco-friendly "Linus" tin packaging line: the LS-2-S. What is the LS-2-S? The newest member of our Linus family of packaging, the LS-2-S (or...
Presenting the LS-1 Deep – GPA’s new child resistant tin for flower and edibles packaging
Within the world of recreational and medical cannabis sales, the tin is a vital packaging medium that checks boxes for everything from function to sustainability. That’s why we developed the “Linu...
Creative solutions for cannabis supply chain issues
Rising inflation, material shortages, shipping challenges, and ongoing disruption from the pandemic are all having an impact on the cannabis market. Jesse Dixon, Director of Strategic Packaging for G...
Clio Cannabis Awards – GPA takes home 2 awards
We’re pleased to announce that two packs, Happy Valley and Heavy Hitters, manufactured by GPA in 2021 have picked up Bronze at the Clio Cannabis Awards. Our project for Happy Valley involved ...
GPA packs a punch for Heavy Hitters
Heavy Hitters and the Mammoth Distribution team are yet again disrupting the cannabis market. We are honored to contribute packaging that could live up to the hype. California-based brand Heavy Hit...
Almora, child resistant mylar bags
Our kraft child-resistant Knight bags were the perfect packaging solution for Almora’s cannabis flower. Almora is a California brand specializing in high-quality, sun-grown cannabis, cultivated u...
GPA Global wins a 2021 Business Excellence Award
Our parent company GPA Global was just awarded Best End-to-end Packaging Solutions Company USA as part of the Business Excellence Awards! These annual awards, which have been running for eight year...
GPA Cannabis team to attend MJBizCon this October!
MJBizCon is the largest event in the cannabis industry, and a fantastic opportunity for brands to find new suppliers and clients. After a hiatus in 2020, the event will be returning for the 10th time ...
How important is sustainable packaging for cannabis?
The pace of legalization of cannabis for both medicinal and adult use continues to accelerate in the United States. Ten more states are due to introduce the legalized sale of cannabis in 2021 or 2022 ...
Happy Valley Pre-Rolls Tin
Our first project with this growing East Coast brand is a stylish, sustainable and child-resistant tin. Happy Valley is a leading cannabis brand based in Massachusetts that is known for its varied cul...