[PRESS RELEASE] – SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 21, 2025 – Raw Garden, California’s leader in clean cannabis for more than a decade, announced the acquisition of the California Love cannabis brand in a move focused on increasing access to clean and safe cannabis across the state. The deal comes as part of Raw Garden’s highly selective approach to growth and partnerships, rooted in the ethos of supporting small, values-aligned farms that are connected to their communities and meet their highest standards.
Founded in 2015, Raw Garden has been a part of the Clean Green Certification Program since the beginning. The company remains committed to testing for hundreds of pesticides and potential contaminants, far more than the 66 currently required by the state, and offers 100% transparency by publishing all results on its website. Earlier this year, Raw Garden also helped launch ECCO (Environmentally Conscious Consumer Organization), because the cannabis industry needed a higher standard – one built on safety, purity and sustainability.
For Raw Garden, clean isn’t just a buzzword; it’s an obsession. Every farm and facility undergoes rigorous compliance checks to ensure that when you choose Raw Garden, you’re choosing clean, contaminant-free cannabis every time.
“The purchase of California Love will expand the clean cannabis movement as well as serve as inspiration for others who want to make the switch to clean farming practices,” Raw Garden CEO Thomas Martin said. “We are excited about the growth we have seen with California Love, and the goal with this purchase is to provide easier access for people who want clean, pure cannabis flower.”
Based in Grover Beach, California Love is currently available in more than 130 retailers throughout the state. Going forward, the brand will be subject to the same rigorous standards as Raw Garden and undergo the same third-party testing to ensure consumers of both brands enjoy the same clean quality and attention to detail.
“For us, the certifications aren’t just a badge; they’re a reflection of our obsession with clean cannabis,” Raw Garden Vice President of Manufacturing Mickey Esdale said. “From our oil-based vapes to our flower, every product is held to the highest standard, because purity should never be optional. We don’t just meet industry standards; we push them forward. Our customers deserve full transparency and the confidence that what they’re smoking is as clean and sustainable as it gets.”
