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INSIGHTS & EDUCATION

Product science, compliance updates, and wholesale industry intelligence from the BLNDZ team.

Industry News

The 2026 Kratom Market: Trends Every Distributor Should Watch

The kratom industry is entering a pivotal phase in 2026, driven by standardized products, regulatory momentum, premium 7-OH categories, B2B digital adoption, and market consolidation. Distributors and retailers who prioritize compliance, quality, and digital infrastructure will be best positioned to thrive.

Feb 17, 2026

Education

Third-Party Lab Testing: Why COAs Are Your Best Sales Tool

In a kratom market where trust is everything, Certificates of Analysis (COAs) are more than compliance paperwork—they’re your most powerful sales tool. Learn what a COA is, how it closes sales, how to use COAs in your store, and the BLNDZ standard for transparent lab testing.

Feb 16, 2026

Education

How to Maximize Your Kratom Shelf: Merchandising Tips for Retailers

Turn your kratom shelf into a high-performing profit center. Learn proven merchandising strategies for 7-OH products, including shelf psychology, layout, flavor strategy, POS materials, and pricing approaches used by top-performing BLNDZ retail partners.

Feb 14, 2026

Compliance

Kratom Compliance in 2026: What Every Retailer Needs to Know

The kratom regulatory landscape is changing quickly. Learn what retailers must know about KCPA-style laws, COAs, age verification, and best practices to stay compliant and protect both customers and businesses heading into 2026.

Feb 12, 2026

Product Spotlight

What Is 7-Hydroxymitragynine? A Retailer's Guide to the Gold Standard

Learn what 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) is, why it matters in a maturing kratom market, and how retailers can use precision-dosed 7-OH products like BLNDZ 7-Series to drive repeat business and premium margins.

Feb 10, 2026