This past weekend the California cannabis community got together for the 2026 California Leaf Bowl. Buddies entered products in four categories and walked out with six first-place wins and a runner-up. Awards are nice. But we want to do something more useful than post a photo of the table. This is a walkthrough of what the Leaf Bowl is, why the judging matters, and what each winning product is made of. Because at Buddies, the…

Walk into any dispensary and you’ll find cannabis products made from a variety of extracts: distillate, live resin, RSO, and more. While they all come from the same plant, they’re not the same thing. Each extract is created differently, preserves different parts of the plant, and delivers a unique experience. Understanding these differences can help you choose the product that’s right for your goals, preferences, and lifestyle.   Cannabis Extracts Exist on a Spectrum One…

As we step into a brand-new year, it’s the perfect time to reset, refocus, and prioritize personal well-being. Buddies Brand is here to support that journey with the release of our 30:1 CBD to THC softgel capsules—a simple, effective addition to your daily health routine.

Cannabis, also known as marijuana, has gained significant attention in recent years for its medicinal and recreational use.

In 2017, as we began making dabs in Oregon, we noticed a troubling trend in the industry – deceptive packaging and undisclosed ingredients, leaving consumers uninformed about what they were inhaling.