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(January 9, 2025, Des Moines, Iowa) – Bud & Mary’s, a family-owned multi-state operator with decades of plant-science experience has launched the first cannabis live resin product in the Iowa medical marijuana market. Starting January 10th, Bud & Mary’s will offer strain-specific live resin under their best-selling vape brand Batch Extracts to add to their portfolio of cannabis concentrate products.
Bud & Mary’s Batch Live Resin may be an effective and attractive product for Iowa’s cannabis medical patients for the following reasons. The small batch live resin will feature hand-picked cultivars chosen for their unique terpene profiles. The extraction process effectively preserves the plant’s natural flavor profile for a clean, pure and potent product. This includes freezing fresh cannabis flower before it is cured and then using a heatless extraction method to extract only the desirable plant compounds such as THC and other cannabinoids and terpenes. This may be the closest to cannabis flower that patients can get since flower products are not allowed for medical patients in Iowa, with a consumption method of vaporizing that may be healthier than smoking.
Patients can store and keep the freshness of the live resin with Batch’s innovative POP-sealed packaging, a child-resistant food grade jar. The POP-VAC technology is designed to preserve quality and flavor by locking in terpenes and potency with an anti-migration design that keeps the product in place for preserved texture and consistency.
“We are proud to launch the first live resin product in Iowa for medical patients that is both effective and safe. Our fresh-frozen process produces superior terpene retention for a true-to-flower flavor profile and high potency. We believe this product can help medical patients to treat a variety of ailments with vaporization as a safe and effective way to dose” says Kevin O’Connor, Bud & Mary’s Iowa President.
Bud and Mary’s Batch live resin products will be offered at their Bud & Mary’s retail locations in Des Moines and Sioux City starting January 10th. This product will also be offered at Iowa Cannabis Company dispensaries in Iowa City, Council Bluffs, and Waterloo in the following months.
The company also plans to actively participate in the Iowa cannabis legislative sessions in February and will participate and sponsor a Rally Against Cancer event on Jan. 25th. Bud & Mary’s is also Iowa Easterseals’ 2024 Corporate Volunteer of the Year and will present Easterseals with a donation check on January 17th.
About Bud & Mary's®
At Bud & Mary’s, we believe in the power of cannabis to enhance wellness and elevate everyday experiences. As a family-owned and operated business, we bring a science-driven approach to every product we craft. Whether it's through our best-selling BATCH vape cartridges, CURATED flower offerings including premium flower in collaboration with local artists, the innovative water-soluble The Myx powder, or our range of wellness-focused brands like Become and NUO, our commitment is to create safe, dependable, and high-quality cannabis products for every kind of consumer.
Rooted in a tradition of research and people-first values, Bud & Mary's products are locally grown and meticulously tested to ensure the highest standards. From our beginnings to becoming leaders in markets like Colorado, Michigan, Iowa, Missouri and beyond, we remain dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cannabis innovation while staying true to our family-oriented values. Discover cannabis as it was meant to be—crafted for you, powered by science.
Media Contact:
Rebecca Maestas-Sincere
Vice President, Marketing
Rebecca.Maestas@budmary.com
720-285-8582
(Columbia, Missouri, December 11, 2024) – Como Health Holdings LLC, doing business as 3Fifteen Primo Cannabis, a Missouri-based company, has agreed to sell its processor business line to Bud & Mary’s, a multi-state cannabis licensed operator. The companies have finalized terms and are currently awaiting state approval for the transaction.
Como Health Holdings DBA 3Fifteen Primo Cannabis is one of Missouri's leading dispensary chains with 5 locations in St. Louis, Columbia, and Branson West. 3Fifteen Primo takes pride in bringing customers great products at great prices with exceptional customer service. The sale marks a significant step for both companies as they aim to enhance their positions in the growing cannabis market.
"Bud and Mary's is a tremendous family-owned company.We know they will do very well in the Missouri market with a great local team and innovative high-quality products,"said Jason Corrado, CEO and Founder of Como Health Holdings LLC.
Kevin Gibbs, Founder and Board Member of Como HealthHoldings LLC, expressed his confidence in the deal, stating, "We had many great offers for this business. Bud and Mary's has the leadership, experience, and financial ability to close the transaction which will generate strong returns for our investors."
Bud & Mary’s is a leading cannabis brand in Missouri, known for wholesaling its Batch Flavors vape brand. The Batch Flavors line is currently available in six different natural flavors, offered in 1-gram 510thread cartridges that never contain less than 80% THC. Bud & Mary’s plans to offer new products to the Missouri market in 2025, including Batch Signature, a line of All-in-one vapes and cartridges with cannabis-derived terpenes.
“We agree that this is a great deal and are excited to deliver Bud & Mary’s Batch products to Missouri consumers and show that we are a good community player in Columbia and beyond. We bring our research expertise to this great state, and we are thrilled to continue to work with the Como Health Holdings team in a mutually beneficial partnership,” relays Lucas Nelson, Group President of Bud & Mary’s.
This strategic move is expected to benefit both companies as they continue to navigate the evolving landscape of the cannabis industry.
About Bud & Mary's®
At Bud & Mary’s, we believe in the power of cannabis to enhance wellness and elevate everyday experiences. As a family-owned and operated business, we bring a science-driven approach to every product we craft. Whether it's through our best-selling BATCH vape cartridges, CURATED flower offerings including premium flower in collaboration with local artists, the innovative water-soluble The Myx powder, or our range of wellness-focused brands likeBecome and NUO, our commitment is to create safe, dependable, and high-quality cannabis products for every kind of consumer.
Rooted in a tradition of research and people-first values, Bud & Mary's products are locally grown and meticulously tested to ensure the highest standards. From our beginnings to becoming leaders in markets like Colorado, Michigan, Iowa, Missouri and beyond, we remain dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cannabis innovation while staying true to our family-oriented values. Discover cannabis as it was meant to be—crafted for you, powered by science.
About Como Holdings LLC
Como Health Holdings LLC operates 4 retail stores under the3Fifteen Primo brand and a fifth location in St. Louis as the only Cookies branded store in Missouri. Since their first store opened in 2020, 3FifteenPrimo has been a leading retailer in Missouri throughout the past five years. Their curated inventory, loyalty program, daily deals, and home delivery set them apart from other retail dispensary chains. Their amazing and dedicated employees make the cannabis shopping experience a delight and keep happy customers coming back to 3Fifteen Primo.
Media Contact:
Rebecca Maestas-Sincere
Vice President, Marketing
Rebecca.Maestas@budmary.com
720-285-8582
(PORTAGE, Michigan, November 25, 2024) – Dr. Duncan Mackie PhD., the Director of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics at Bud & Mary’s, a pioneering and family-owned cannabis company, will be in Michigan along with colleagues starting on December 9. Dr. Mackie’s visit is intended to educate Bud & Mary’s staff on their research division and efforts and to host intimate fireside chats with wholesale and industry partners on December 11.
“We believe that it’s a pivotal moment to educate not only our internal stakeholders at Bud & Mary’s but also to connect with our business partners to highlight the benefits of our cannabis research. As the Michigan market grows and matures and the regulatory landscape shifts, it’s important more than ever to identify the therapeutic potential of cannabis and help our staff and partners understand the value of this work and the safety of our products,” says Dr. Mackie.
With over a decade of experience in drug discovery, cellular and molecular biology, and pharmacology, Dr. Mackie has developed Bud &Mary’s research program, which focuses on marijuana’s potential medical use for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Dr. Mackie holds a DEA Schedule I Cannabis Researcher license and led the efforts for Bud & Mary’s application for DEA registration as a marijuana bulk manufacturer. During this time, Dr. Mackie and Bud & Mary’s have invested several years and monetary resources into establishing a first-of-its-kind research and production facility. Bud & Mary’s was the first cannabis company to implement current Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Agricultural and Collection Practices, and ISO17025 standards.
In addition, Bud & Mary’s has spent years collaborating with the University of Iowa’s Department of Neurology, School of Public Health, and the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science to organize and prepare to conduct a unique clinical trial involving cannabis-derived therapeutics for sleep. Dr. Mackie’s research team has several sources of research funding, including grant funding from the Institute of Cannabis Research at Colorado State University-Pueblo, where it collaborates with research teams from the University of Colorado’s Anschutz and Boulder campuses to investigate the quality of products within Colorado’s adult-use marijuana marketplace.
Dr. Mackie and the Bud & Mary’s Michigan team will host an open-to-the-public meet & greet in their Portage store on Dec 9th and exclusive fireside chats with wholesale and industry partners in Kalamazoo on Dec 10th and in Allen Park on Dec. 11th. In addition to the educational and networking experience, partners will get a chance to be entered into a raffle for an exclusive Colorado Getaway trip next March. If you are a member of the media and would like an invitation, please get in touch with us.
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About Bud & Mary's®
At Bud & Mary’s, we believe in the power of cannabis to enhance wellness and elevate everyday experiences. As a family-owned and operated business, we bring a science-driven approach to every product we craft. Whether it's through our best-selling BATCH vape cartridges, CURATED flower offerings including premium flower in collaboration with local artists, the innovative water-soluble TheMyx powder, or our range of wellness-focused brands likeBecome and NUO, our commitment is to create safe, dependable, and high-quality cannabis products for every kind of consumer.
Rooted in a tradition of research and people-first values, Bud & Mary's products are locally grown and meticulously tested to ensure the highest standards. From our beginnings to becoming leaders in markets like Colorado,Michigan, Iowa, Missouri and beyond, we remain dedicated to pushing theboundaries of cannabis innovation while staying true to our family-oriented values. Discover cannabis as it was meant to be—crafted for you, powered by science.
Media Contact:
Aaron Anderson
Michigan Market President
Aaron.Anderson@budmary.com
(612) 418-6142
DES MOINES, Iowa (November 18, 2024) Bud & Mary’s, a family-owned and operated cannabis business was recognized by Easterseals Iowa as Corporate Volunteer of the Year on November 14th. The 2024 Annual Celebration was hosted at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott Hotel and attended by around 400 people to recognize the accomplishments of community partners, clients and team members for the fiscal year.
Bud and Mary’s were one of eight Easterseals’ supporters that were awarded as community partners that have gone above and beyond to support the organization’s mission of 100% equity, inclusion and access for individuals with disabilities, families and communities.
Lucas Nelson, President of Bud & Mary’s and Easterseals Iowa’s Board member was in attendance of the Annual Celebration on Nov. 14th and stated, “We are honored to be recognized as Corporate Volunteer of the Year by Easterseals Iowa in support of their mission. Our contribution to their organization highlights our dedication to our core values of empathy and expertise, using our science-driven approach to create premium cannabis products for medical consumers while giving back to Iowa communities.”
Bud and Mary’s vape brand Batch launched an All-In-One (AIO) OC vape product in October as part of their AWARE-N-US initiative, which is focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and providing financial support to diverse stakeholders and underrepresented communities. A portion of the revenue from the Batch AIO OC vape product sales is being allocated to Easterseals Iowa. The Bud and Mary’s Iowa team has also volunteered at Easterseals Iowa the past few years with multiple times this year at their facility to upkeep their grounds and garden. They have spent time with clients to offer their expertise and have attended and participated in charity fundraisers such as the Admiral’s Gala.
“We are so happy to award Bud & Mary’s with the Easterseals Iowa Corporate Volunteer of the Year Award! The team at Bud & Mary’s continually show dedication to our mission through their gifts of time, talent, and treasure. We love the energy that this group brings to each project they complete at Camp Sunnyside – we are always so excited to welcome them back!” relayed Sherri Nielson, President & CEO at Easterseals Iowa.
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About Bud & Mary's®
At Bud & Mary’s, we believe in the power of cannabis to enhance wellness and elevate everyday experiences. As a family-owned and operated business, we bring a science-driven approach to every product we craft. Whether it's through our best-selling BATCH vape cartridges, CURATED flower offerings including premium flower in collaboration with local artists, the innovative water-soluble The Myx powder, or our range of wellness-focused brands likeBecome and NUO, our commitment is to create safe, dependable, and high-quality cannabis products for every kind of consumer.
Rooted in a tradition of research and people-first values, Bud & Mary's products are locally grown and meticulously tested to ensure the highest standards. From our beginnings to becoming leaders in markets like Colorado,Michigan, Iowa, Missouri and beyond, we remain dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cannabis innovation while staying true to our family-oriented values. Discover cannabis as it was meant to be—crafted for you, powered byscience.
Media Contact:
Rebecca Maestas-Sincere
Vice President, Marketing
Rebecca.Maestas@budmary.com
720-285-8582
PORTAGE, Michigan (November 5, 2024) Bud & Mary’s, a family-owned and operated cannabis leader, is offering a unique experience to Michigan cannabis consumers in November at their Portage retail location with a Joint Bar. The build your own Joint Bar is a collaboration with Blazy Susan, a cannabis company well known for their colorful and versatile smoking and vaporizing accessories.
On November 5, the Joint Bar will open for an exclusive Bud & Mary’s employee friends and family night at their Portage store. It will officially open to all 21+ adult consumers on November 7th from 6pm to 9pm. The bar will feature made to order custom pre-rolls where customers interact with a budtender to select weight, cannabis strain, tip style, and quantity to take home and enjoy privately. Much to their delight, customers can choose from a range of weights of pre-rolls including 1 gram up to a 28-gram joint called a Kzoo. They can then select from in-house Bud & Mary’s indica, hybrid or sativa premium flower strains, or strains from other local cannabis brands.
“We constantly strive to create exclusive in-store experiences you can’t find at any other cannabis retail location. The Joint Bar provides a new opportunity to strengthen our community around cannabis in a creative and fun way. It serves a variety of people including couples looking for a cannabis friendly date night activity, friends in search of a solid meet up spot before a concert, connoisseurs looking for the freshest joint in town, and cannabis newcomers who are curious to see how the sausage is made.” relays Aaron Anderson Bud & Mary’s Michigan President.
The Joint Bar at Bud & Mary’s Portage store at 2401E Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002 will be available throughout November on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm – 9pm. In addition to the joint bar, consumers are also offered monthly deals across different categories, unique smoking accessories such as a giant lighter for big joints, rolling papers and other Blazy Susan favorites.
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About Bud & Mary's®
At Bud & Mary’s, we believe in the power of cannabis to enhance wellness and elevate everyday experiences. As a family-owned and operated business, we bring a science-driven approach to every product we craft. Whether it's through our best-selling BATCH vape cartridges, CURATED flower offerings including premium flower in collaboration with local artists, the innovative water-soluble The Myx powder, or our range of wellness-focused brands like Become and NUO, our commitment is to create safe, dependable, and high-quality cannabis products for every kind of consumer.
Rooted in a tradition of research and people-first values, Bud & Mary's products are locally grown and meticulously tested to ensure the highest standards. From our beginnings to becoming leaders in markets like Colorado, Michigan, Iowa, Missouri and beyond, we remain dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cannabis innovation while staying true to our family-oriented values. Discover cannabis as it was meant to be—crafted for you, powered by science.
Media Contact:
Rebecca Maestas-Sincere
Vice President, Marketing
Rebecca.Maestas@budmary.com
720-285-8582
About Blazy Susan
Blazy Susan is a trailblazing smoking accessories brand from Denver, Colorado known for its vibrant, functional products that have become a staple in the community. With their signature pink rolling papers and innovative product designs, Blazy Susan continues to inspire and empower consumers worldwide while aiming to break down existing stigmas around medicinal and recreational cannabis use.
PORTAGE, Michigan (August 26, 2024) - Bud &Mary’s, a family-owned company specializing in the artisanal science behind high-quality cannabis, recently awarded a local resident a prized top cola plant and an exclusive cultivation tour.
From April to June, more than 500 customers entered the Top Cola Giveaway at the Portage, Michigan dispensary through various methods, including spending $500 or shopping five or more times during the contest period. The top cola is a rare, prized possession among cannabis growers and consumers due to its high concentration of active cannabinoids and attractive photogenic qualities.
The giveaway culminated in a grand prize for one lucky winner to select their top cola from various premium cannabis strains. The winner, who asked to remain anonymous, was also given a guided tour of the state-of-the-art cultivation facility, which showcased the various strains and plants available. After selecting their choice of a top cola, it will be harvested and then undergo a trimming, drying, and curing process lasting 5-6weeks. The final product will be a top cola weighing 2 to 2.5 ounces.
“We are thrilled to offer our customers this unique experience, providing a closeup look at our cultivation process and the meticulous care that goes into producing our top-quality cannabis products,”said Aaron Anderson, Bud & Mary's Michigan Market President. “We created the Top Cola campaign to celebrate our community of cannabis enthusiasts and our passion for delivering exceptional cannabis experiences.”
The Top Cola Giveaway is the first of many to be held quarterly at Bud & Mary's Michigan location. The company is committed to offering its community exclusive opportunities to engage with the cultivation process and enjoy premium cannabis products.
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About Bud & Mary's
Bud & Mary’s (www.budmary.com)is a leading cannabis operator known for its high-quality cannabis brands, including the popular vape line Batch. As a third-generation family-owned business, Bud & Mary's embodies a legacy of plant science and quality, ensuring top-tier products for their customers. Committed to innovation and excellence, Bud & Mary's continues to raise the bar for the cannabis industry.
Media Contact:
Aaron Anderson, Michigan Market President
aaron.anderson@budmary.com
(614) 418-6142
Published on June 2, 2022
MedPharm Iowa has changed its name to Bud & Mary's Cannabis. The name change reflects the Iowa owned and operated company’s strong growth in Iowa, Colorado, and Michigan, while also honoring the legacy of the family-owned business. Along with its major expansions in Colorado and Michigan, Bud & Mary’s is making a significant re-investment in Iowa.
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Company Bio
Bud & Mary's Cannabis (previously MedPharm Iowa) is a growing leader in medical and recreational cannabis, operating in Iowa, Colorado and Michigan. As a family owned, vertically integrated multi-state operator, Bud & Mary's is consistently able to produce high quality cannabis products for medical and adult-use markets. Bud & Mary's deep roots in plant science guides their pharmaceutical approach to producing cannabis products that medical patients can rely on and lifestyle customer can enjoy. Bud & Mary's is home to a family of medical and lifestyle cannabis brands, including Batch, Aliviar and Become. Batch cannabis vapes have been the most popular brand in their category in Colorado for two consecutive years (2020 & 2021), and since their release in March are on track to be Iowa's most popular medical cannabis product in 2022.
Bud & Mary's focuses on empathy and expertise in order to provide industry-leading customer experiences. Cannabis, for the people.
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