What in the heck is a ice cream consultant doing writing a piece on THC Consulting? What could Darryl’s Ice Cream Solutions possibly know about helping a startup interested in venturing into the THC Infused consumable business?
Manufacturing a THC infused consumable product and selling commercially to a dispensary follows the same principle, discipline and practices as any other commercial food product, with the exception of THC being regulated and monitored by the state.
THC oil is just one component in your manufactured product and infused or not, “you” the manufacturer has the responsibility of consistently making a safe and profitable product. As a manufacturer you want the customer to have a pleasant experience, in order to seek your brand and make a follow up purchase. In order for this to be accomplished, the manufacturer has the responsibility to make a clean, bacteria safe product. Infused or not, understanding the importance in each segment of manufacturing is vital to achieving an ongoing and successful business in competitive industry.
THC regulations vary by state and where legal, but the process of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) is a common denominator throughout the US. Just because you have been growing, smoking or making brownies at home, doesn’t touch the knowledge base required for commercial manufacturing. This is a industry that is swiftly moving from “Cottage” to commercial standards, why, because of the liability risk factor assumed by the dispensary and you the manufacturer.
So you ask how a consultant like Darryl with experience in dairy and non dairy frozen products (and possibly smoked once but never inhaled) can help the anxious entrepreneur dreaming of getting into the growing industry of THC Infused products. Answer; the same equipment, health standards, processes, flavors, product handling, packaging and temperature requirements apply.
A 16% vanilla super premium ice cream is virtually created in the same way a THC 16% super premium vanilla ice cream is, of course with the exception of dosing in THC oil and the additional license to infuse.
Here are a few of the topics I discuss with a client interested to start their own ice cream manufacturing facility.
- Preferred site location
- Facility size and requirements
- “Clean Room” requirements in utility and interior
- Department of Agriculture or State Health Department – requirements for license to operate
- Product category, specs and consistency
- Recommended infused oil (yea Darryl can recommend)
- Ingredient and flavor suppliers
- How to make ice cream, yogurt, sorbet, gelato, vegan products etc.
- Commercial equipment to keep up with demand
- Packaging, labeling, tamper evident seal, pack size and upc
- Timeline and expense budget
- Cost of goods, plant cost, margin and suggested retail price (srp)
- Product handling and good manufacturing practices
- Process and procedure for a consistent, high quality product
If you are interested in opening a THC infused manufacturing business and need a hand to guide you through this ever changing industry, then contact Darryl. He’s the consultant that can get you to the finish line in a fast, effective and efficient manner.
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