Mold & Mildew Resistant Industrial Hemp Bags Hit The Market

As the nascent hemp industry prepares for significant growth in the near future, establishing operating standards is increasingly important for the entire supply chain. While hemp is more resistant to illness than many other plants, it can be particularly susceptible to the absorption and retention of water after harvest. If the processing and storage conditions are not actively managed it is possible to develop a variety of diseases.

Which is why the newest partnership between Fort Lauderdale-based Green Point Research (GPR) and Palmetto Industries for a new mold and mildew resistant hemp bag is an exciting step forward for the industrial hemp industry. The proprietary weave design they developed prevents the absorption of water and moisture in the stored hemp plants.

"The partnership with Palmetto Industries is a natural fit that strategically combines their packaging knowledge with our hemp operations expertise to create a technologically superior storage product for the market," said Matt Turner, Chief Science Officer of Green Point Research. "Establishing this new standard for storage bags that traces each step in the life of the plant aligns with our ongoing mission to proactively serve the needs of farmers."

The single-use hemp bags are 100% recyclable and are food safe certified (ISO22000), an internationally recognized designation for food safety and quality. Palmetto will launch a recycling program for farmers to easily return their bags and remain sustainable. The hemp bags will come in various sizes, including bulk bags, which are designed to hold over 500 pounds, aiding in the industry's standardized storing and shipping needs. There will also be end-to-end visibility with blockchain tracking through the integration of QR codes to provide transparency of the plant supply chain from farm into storage, to dryer and finally to the processor.

"We are excited in this partnership with Green Point Research and know that working with a market leader will allow us to not only design and develop a superior packaging solution, but also ensure that the entire Hemp industry will have a sustainable and cost-effective end-to-end solution," shared Shankar Balan, CEO of Palmetto Industries.

As farmers begin to enter the growing hemp industry, they will rely on trusted partners such as GPR and Palmetto Industries to aid them in incorporating best practices, navigating new challenges, and scaling their grow operations. By establishing a quality infrastructure from the ground up, it is industry leaders like these that can ensure farmers remain first.