2017 Cannabis Industry White Paper

Here to Stay or Up in Smoke? A Look at the U.S. Cannabis Market, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines the evolving U.S. cannabis sector across recent five-year trends and emerging regulatory shifts using state regulatory data, market channel reports, and industry interviews. Focus areas include regulatory and financial constraints—federal–state tensions and banking reluctance; packaging and processing requirements—child‑resistant and format-specific needs as products move from flower to edibles; and operational resilience—testing, track‑and‑trace, automation, and workforce evolution. Analysis indicates regional variability and innovation opportunities, and charts highlight comparative adoption patterns across markets. The report reveals where industry leaders are prioritizing investments to balance compliance and scale operations.