The Role of the Cannabis Critic

Mar 13, 2025

Every established industry has critics – knowledgeable people who have spent years cultivating their knowledge and palate…

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Budist Newsletter: Season of Sessions

Mar 7, 2025

Event season is officially underway, and this year we’re excited to expand one of our most popular ways of bringing people together…

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Featured Brand: Space Gem

Feb 12, 2025

When it comes to edibles, there are three main factors that I look at to determine a product’s quality: taste, efficacy and overall product quality.

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Budist Newsletter: Big News on Retail

Feb 6, 2025

Budist is off to a fast start to 2025 as we enter the retail market and continue to break new ground. Our Budist Retail Program takes our…

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Featured Brand: Kiva Confections

Jan 12, 2025

When California edible companies are discussed, there is one name that always floats to the top of the list; Kiva Confections.  Kiva has…

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Creating a Culture of Connoisseurship

Jan 10, 2025

At Budist, our core mission is to celebrate the people, producers, and places that define our cannabis culture and heritage, and to bridge…

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Budist Newsletter: Year in Review and Road Ahead

Jan 9, 2025

Dear Friends, Happy New Year from all of us at Budist! As we close the chapter on 2024, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for being…

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Featured Brand: Queen Mary

Nov 6, 2024

A BIPOC woman-owned brand with grit and determination born out of the War on Drugs. Queen Mary is an Emerald Cup award-winning brand…

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The Cannabis 100-Point Rating System

Nov 6, 2024

Crafting a culture of cannabis connoisseurship is about more than loving the plant – it’s about learning how to assess and appreciate…

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