The U.S. cannabis market is often discussed state by state, with each market carrying its own rules and consumer behavior. But one trend that cut across nearly the entire country in 2025: pre-rolls got bigger everywhere. Most notably, pre-rolls overtook flower in unit sales for the first time in American history, becoming the top-selling cannabis…
The biggest cannabis show of the year is just around the corner, and the buzz is palatable. New tech, new tools, and a promise to take your cannabis business to the next level are all on display. But here’s the harsh reality: while the equipment on the floor may sparkle and shine, it’s all too…
We started making prerolls in 2015. At the time, the only available “technology” for manufacturing prerolls was the Bump Bo’ & The Futurola Knockbox. After failing to convince ConeSmoke to sell us a Mach 6, we settled for the Knockbox. At the time of purchase, I was pissed. Paying $4500 (yes, inflation) for a “commercial”…
First off, if you’ve ever purchased a Hummingbird through Preroll-Er / Procepack, we want to extend a heartfelt apology. We know there were bumps along the way, and we want to set the record straight. For every successful integration of our Hummingbird PR1, the leader in centrifuge preroll packaging technology, with PreRoll-Er’s BoxFinisher, we have…
99% of Cones Are Hand Assembled: The Hidden Challenge in Preroll Production As cannabis and hemp markets continue to expand, the demand for pre-roll cones and hemp blunt tubes has seen explosive growth. However, despite the soaring demand, paper cone and tube manufacturing process remains one of the most labor-intensive industries in our supply chain….
From Government Weed to Industry Roots: How America’s First Cannabis Co-Packer Inspired Hummingbird When people think about cannabis today, sleek dispensaries and flashy packaging often come to mind. However, the industry didn’t begin with polished branding or celebrity strains. Instead, it grew from protest, persistence, and patients who had nothing left to lose. At Hummingbird,…
Introduction: The Heartbeat of the Town Oakland, California isn’t just a city — it fuels a movement. It radiates resistance, incubates Black power, and stages a daily act of community resilience. Reinvention defines Oakland, where residents rise with purpose and vision. Nowhere does that vision shine brighter than in Oakland’s cannabis equity movement — where…
As cannabis legalization sweeps across the globe, the culture—and the language—around pre-rolls is evolving rapidly. From 50-pack trim rolls to connoisseur hash holes, it’s clear: this ain’t just weed anymore, it’s a worldwide movement. At Hummingbird, we’ve observed firsthand how pre-rolls have become the universal format for modern cannabis. But with growth comes complexity—and lingo….
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