Indie weed brand Zackwoods began by modifying Backwoods packs. Now the brand has launched its own line of blunt leaves. Visit Hollyweed sits down for an exclusive interview with 2-Stack Zack, the man behind the brand.
Author: Dan Wilson
Dr. Greenthumb’s event launched Redline Reserve’s Super Chief strain; plus new drops by Powerzzzup, Don Merfos Exoticz, Grandiflora, Deep East, and more.
Lyfted Farms will operate a 200k sq ft “Canna Campus” and distribution center in the city of Modesto. With one of the largest strain libraries in the state, Lyfted is busy planning new strain drops for next year.
Sequette Clark of Sacramento, aka Mama Clark, has already done tremendous activist work to bring attention to police violence and community reparations through her organization, I Am S.A.C. Now, Mama Clark invites members of the cannabis community to “Light up for the Cause,” with her new weed brand Justice Tree, with all proceeds benefiting I am S.A.C. Foundation.
Brands always come and go in the regulated industry but we’re starting to see some interesting brands from the underground scene starting to make their products more available. Here’s a list of brands and strains that are currently on our radar as we come up on Halloween. Along with opening a new dispensary in Long Beach, the Backpack Boyz dropped a new strain, Algorythm, which is a collaboration with Snoop Dogg. Backpack Boyz also dropped Zuper Bubblegum and Zazitoz. Have you tried their recent collaborations? LA Street Heat with Big Al’s Exotics and Rainbow Dulce and Whipped Creme Dulce with…
Calling itself the only Mexican cannabis brand, Product of Los Angeles is well established in the California cannabis market thanks to its La Familia edibles and Agua de Flor infused beverages. With Blackout, the company is going for a different vibe: a younger, party-friendly crowd that’s looking for an alternative to alcohol. Launching in three lemonade flavors, Blurrberry, Lemondaze, and Guavalicious, the Blackout line will compete with a growing number of drinkables on California dispensary shelves.
Last week, California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) marked its first 100 days as a new state department. The DCC says it has already taken significant steps to deliver on the Newsom Administration’s commitments to support California cannabis businesses and improve the cannabis regulatory framework. Californians in the weed community have been disappointed with the regulated industry so far, and the change and consolidation to California’s regulatory system was meant to address some of those concerns. It’s clear, however, that the new California Department of Cannabis Control intends to severely crack down on those in violation of the legal regulations,…
It was a busy Saturday in Los Angeles with the opening of Backback Boyz Long Beach dispensary, the launch of Sticker Famer Los Angeles in Inglewood, and the second anniversary celebration of Dr. Greenthumb’s in Downtown LA. The opening of the Long Beach dispensary by the underground brand Backpack Boyz marks their second dispensary opening in just over a year. The location is something special, and definitely worth checking out. The dispensary building is decked out with branding and art that makes the whole spot pop. A massive mural of L.A. icons covers the main side of the building. On…
The City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation dropped the news on 4/20 that the SEED Grant program is now open for applications. The program is the city’s innovative approach to business development that addresses the injustices of the past “War on Drugs.” 4/20 is the official date when Social Equity Individual Applicants can apply for the grant program. The program has been a long time coming, and provides funding to emerging cannabis entrepreneurs and start-up businesses. SEED stands for Social Equity Entrepreneur Development, a grant program to provide finanical assistance to applicants who qualify as part of the…
Dispensary owners and others cite credible sources that cannabis businesses will be targeted while police are distracted this holiday weekend.