Whale Pod Blog
The New Hemp Beverage Ban: What It Means for Brands, Retailers, and the Supply Chain
The U.S. hemp and cannabis beverage market was shaken this month as Congress passed — and the President signed — a sweeping federal spending bill...
Beer Can Trays: The Essential Packaging Solution for Breweries and Beverage Brands
Why Beer Can Trays Matter In the world of beverage packaging, small details make a big difference. Beer can trays may seem simple, but they...
Tray Pods are Available Now!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Whale Pod Shipper Launches New “Tray Pods” — A Smarter, Sustainable Way to Ship Canned Beverages. Okemos, MI — October 24th, 2025...
Target now sells THC beverages, who's next?
Let's cut to the chase on this one. What’s Going On - Target has begun a pilot program selling hemp-derived THC beverages in select Minnesota stores. These cannabis drinks...
Hemp Beverage Industry Growth Outlook
It's no big news that the hemp beverage industry is exploding in growth. Cannabis infused beverages are growing in popularity for a number of reasons....
Shipping Functional Beverages: Challenges, Solutions, and Best Practices
Functional beverages—ranging from hemp infused seltzers, mushroom cold-brew coffee, to adaptogen-infused sparkling water, as well as energy drinks with l-theanine are among the fastest-growing categories...
Digital Printing on Cardboard Boxes: Revolutionizing the Beverage Shipping Industry
Digital printing on cardboard has transformed the packaging industry, offering businesses a cost-effective, flexible, and high-quality solution for creating eye-catching beverage shipping boxes, among many...
Shipping THC Beverages: Navigating the Legal and Logistical Landscape
The rise of THC-infused beverages has transformed the beverage industry, offering consumers a novel alternative to alcohol with effects ranging from relaxation to a mild...
Pod Protectors – The Innovative Solution for Protecting Box Corners During Shipping
In the booming world of craft and functional beverages, direct-to-consumer shipping is no longer a niche—it’s a necessity. Whether it's a small-batch kombucha, canned cocktails,...
New Beverage Can Shipping Boxes - the 8 Pack Flex Pods are here!
The 8 Pack 12oz Flex-Pod Whale Pod Shipper is a specialized packaging solution designed to simplify and secure the shipping of canned beverages. Ideal for...
THC Beverages - Is 2025 The Year of Hemp Infused Drinks?
The cannabis industry has been evolving at an extraordinary pace, and one of the most notable developments is the rise of THC-infused beverages. As the...
Shipping Beverages Direct to Consumer in Winter: Challenges, Solutions, and Best Practices
The direct-to-consumer (DTC) model has fundamentally transformed the beverage industry. Consumers are increasingly opting for the convenience of ordering beverages directly to their homes. Whether...
