Logistical Requirements for Plant Extracts and CBD
Plant extracts are used in sectors such as the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, as well as in the CBD market. These are concentrated ingredients derived from plants that require controlled storage conditions to preserve their stability.
In many cases, cardboard drums enable plant extracts to be transported safely during storage and transit.
Why do plant extracts and CBD require special handling?
Plant extracts and CBD require protective packaging because they are sensitive to moisture, oxygen and temperature fluctuations during transport.
A plant extract is a concentrate obtained from plants through various extraction processes. In the case of CBD, the extract is derived from authorised industrial hemp and is used in cosmetics, nutraceuticals or technical ingredients.
These products may be in liquid, viscous or powdered form. Their stability depends on various environmental factors.
In this context, we work with clients such as Alvinesa, which recycles by-products from olive oil and wine production to transform them into high-value ingredients that are rich in polyphenols and offer health benefits.
This type of process requires logistics and packaging solutions that ensure the preservation of particularly sensitive active compounds.
Plant extracts are commonly used in:
- food ingredients
- natural cosmetics
- nutraceuticals
- CBD-derived products
- pharmaceutical formulations
The main logistical risks include:
- exposure to oxygen
- ambient humidity
- temperature fluctuations
- handling during transport
Well-planned logistics help to preserve the product’s properties.
What requirements must packaging for plant extracts meet?
Packaging for plant extracts must protect the product from moisture, oxidation and handling during logistics, ensuring it remains stable during transport and storage.
The packaging plays a key role within the supply chain. It must prevent external contamination and withstand standard loading, unloading and storage operations.
For this reason, characteristics such as the following are taken into account:
- structural strength
- suitability for palletising
- protection against external factors
- cumplimiento de normativa sectorial
When these requirements are met, transport is safer.
Why is it important to protect plant extracts from moisture?
Moisture and oxygen can degrade plant extracts and CBD, which is why packaging with inner barriers is used to protect the product.
Many extracts contain active compounds that are sensitive to oxidation. Contact with air or moisture can alter their composition.
For this reason, packaging systems with inner bags or protective liners are used. These elements create a barrier that keeps the contents isolated.
Kraft cardboard drums allow for the integration of this type of internal protection.
What are the advantages of kraft cardboard drums for plant extracts?
Cardboard drums are used in industrial logistics to transport sensitive ingredients such as plant extracts, thanks to their lightness, strength and the option to incorporate internal barriers.
This type of packaging is frequently used for natural ingredients and botanical extracts. It weighs less than metal or rigid plastic packaging, which makes it easier to handle during logistics operations.
Furthermore, kraft drums can be adapted to different closure systems and internal formats depending on the product being transported. Kraft cardboard also stands out for its recyclability, a feature valued in sectors that work with plant-based ingredients