Brewing Success: Filling Machine Packets for Cannabis Drinks with MSN Packaging & Skeptic Distillery

 

Introduction: The New Frontier in Cannabis Beverages

The cannabis drink industry—especially THC-infused mocktails, wellness shots, and beverage concentrates—is on the rise. From syrups and oils to powder infusions, consumers increasingly seek convenient, well-dosed deliveries of THC in drinkable form. But success hinges not only on product quality and branding—it also requires innovative, compliant, and effective packaging. That’s where MSN Packaging steps in.

MSN Packaging: Your Trusted Partner Since 2017

 

Oregon-based MSN Packaging, serving the cannabis sector since 2017, specializes in custom-branded, child-resistant, state-compliant packaging solutions. Their offerings include items like:

• 2 oz syrup bottles with child-resistant and tamper-evident lids—perfect for THC or CBD concentrates

• 12 oz PET plastic drink bottles with child-resistant caps—ideal for ready-to-drink cannabis beverages

• Custom printed aluminum cans, glass concentrate containers, dropper bottles, pre-roll boxes, tubes, and jars—all with compliance and branding top of mind  msnpackaging.com

These solutions tick all the boxes: safety, branding flexibility, and regulatory compliance. Their eco-friendly and wholesale options make them particularly appealing for producers looking to scale or differentiate.

 

Introducing Skeptic Distillery: A New Collaboration

 

It's exciting to hear about the collaboration with Skeptic Distillery—a craft distillery in Melrose, IL (the Skeptic Distillery website shows they offer spirits, co-packing, and more) Skeptic Distillery.

By teaming up, MSN Packaging and Skeptic Distillery can:

• Co-develop infused mocktails or cannabis beverages, leveraging Skeptic’s distillation expertise and MSN’s packaging precision

• Create branded, child-resistant sachets, mini bottles, or syrup formats that carry Skeptic’s name and packaging safety, perfect for retail or on-premise offerings

• Tap into new markets, combining production know-how with packaging infrastructure

At the Core: Filling Machines & Precise Packaging

Filling machines and precision weighers are crucial in this space. Advanced systems—like multi-head weighers, precision batchers, or radial combination scales—allow for accurate filling of oils, powders, or liquids with minimal waste and regulatory compliance Skeptic Distillery,   Houston Chronicle

These technologies can enable:

• Consistent dosing of THC, especially vital in mocktails or wellness shots

• Accurate and speedy filling—ideal for scaling batch production

• Versatility for different product formats: powders, syrups, oils, or concentrates

The Market Potential: Billions in Opportunity

The cannabis packaging market is booming, and beverages are a key growth driver:

• Global cannabis packaging is expected to soar from approx. $0.71–0.85 billion in 2024–2025 to $3.5 billion by 2033, at around 18.9% CAGR HTF MI

• Other projections estimate growth to $20–24 billion by 2034, with CAGRs between ~22–23%

• A different forecast sees the market reaching $6.5 billion by 2035, at a lower CAGR (~8%) Business Insider

• In the U.S., the THC-infused beverage segment alone is predicted to surpass $1 billion in 2025, growing to over $4 billion by 2028

• The broader hemp-derived THC beverages sector may already be over $1 billion, with projections up to $30 billion by 2035, The Washington post

• However, hurdles remain: inconsistent regulations, state-by-state restrictions, limited awareness, stigma, and packaging challenges slow adoption. Even so, the category continues to gain traction, especially among “sober-curious” or health-conscious consumers.

Why This Collaboration Matters

Bridging co-packing and packaging:

1. Product+Packaging Symphony: Skeptic’s beverage creation combined with MSN’s branding and compliant packaging ensures product readiness and shelf appeal.

2. Market Timing: With drinks poised to hit a several-billion-dollar valuation in the next 3–10 years, early movers with ready supply chains stand to benefit.

3. Safety & Compliance: Child-resistant, tamper-evident packaging reassures regulators and consumers alike, essential for trust and legality.

4. Brand Differentiation: Customizable, eco-conscious packaging elevates product storytelling—especially important in crowded liquor or wellness aisles.

MSN Packaging × Skeptic Distillery: An end-to-end path for cannabis drinks.
MSN Packaging has teamed up with Skeptic Distillery in Melrose Park, Illinois to deliver a turnkey solution for THC mocktails, wellness shots, syrups, and powdered drink infusions. MSN Packaging supplies compliant, child-resistant small-format packaging—sachets, stick-packs, and mini bottles—engineered for precise dosing, tamper evidence, and shelf impact. Skeptic adds beverage R&D, batching/blending, and contract packaging capacity (including lot/date coding and flexible labeling), so brands can move from concept to co-packed, retail-ready product with one coordinated team. The collaboration is designed for accurate fills of liquids, powders, and oils, faster time-to-market, and a scalable foundation for multi-state rollouts in the fast-growing cannabis beverage category.