Budist Blog
Welcome to the Budist Blog, where we share stories that foster cannabis connoisseurship, spotlight standout producers, and highlight Budist events and company updates. Explore articles that help deepen product appreciation and celebrate the people, products, and culture shaping the future of cannabis.
Report: Exploring Sleep Edibles
This report is a critic-led analysis of the California sleep edibles market, written from the perspective of one of Budist’s lead edibles critics…
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Budist Newsletter: 2026 Events & Opportunities
March marked two years since Budist publicly debuted at our launch party at Sunstone Winery, the night before Hall of Flowers…
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Event Recap: Retail Premiumization
On March 12, a group of founders, retailers, brand leaders, and operators gathered at Vertosa’s Berkeley headquarters…
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Report: The Future of Premiumization
An in-depth report that examines the effects of commoditization and premiumization on the future of the cannabis industry.
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Budist Newsletter: Shaping The Conversation
In January, we shared a glimpse into Budist’s plans for 2026 and how our thought leadership content…
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Featured Brand: Buddies
Buddies is a cannabis brand rooted in extraction-first expertise built by the people who actually make the oil, not just market it. Since launching in Oregon in 2017…
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Event Recap: Fleur Nouveau II
In France, the release of Beaujolais Nouveau marks more than the arrival of a young wine. It signals the end of harvest…
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Event Recap: MJBowl Grand Tasting
For those who have been following the journey of the MJBowl, the Grand Tasting marked an important milestone — not just for the…
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Budist Newsletter: Building Depth & Momentum
In January, we shared a glimpse into Budist’s plans for 2026 and how our thought leadership content…
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