TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Oct. 1, 2024 – PRESS RELEASE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading and top-performing medical marijuana company in the U.S., announced a partnership with Black Buddha Cannabis, a purpose-driven and women-owned medical marijuana brand. The collaboration will introduce Black Buddha Cannabis products to Trulieve dispensaries in Arizona and Pennsylvania starting in October 2024.
Black Buddha Cannabis, founded by Roz McCarthy, CEO of Soaring High Industries and Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM), brings a unique approach to the medical marijuana industry with a focus on wellness and healing. McCarthy, a 30-plus-year health care industry veteran and a 2018 honoree in High Times' 100 Most Influential People, launched Black Buddha Cannabis after a traumatic brain injury that transformed her life and inspired her to explore the therapeutic benefits of medical marijuana.
Products from Black Buddha's "BLYSS" and "DREAM" lines of premium medical marijuana flower will be available in Trulieve stores throughout Arizona and Pennsylvania starting Oct. 4. Black Buddha products are curated for a blissful experience by focusing on terpene profiles and enhanced therapeutic effects that cater to a balanced lifestyle.
"We are incredibly excited to bring Black Buddha Cannabis to the vibrant markets of Arizona and Pennsylvania," Black Buddha CEO McCarthy said. "Our brand is deeply rooted in wellness, and our mission is to help people feel better, whether they are part of the adult-use or medical marijuana community. We believe everyone deserves access to products that enhance their well-being, and we're thrilled to offer our carefully curated flower lines to these new markets."
Trulieve's partnership with Black Buddha Cannabis marks a significant milestone in expanding the company's product offerings and supporting brands that align with Trulieve's commitment to wellness, innovation and quality. This collaboration is expected to resonate with customers who seek premium medical marijuana crafted with intention and care.
"We are excited to welcome Black Buddha Cannabis to our product lineup," Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers said. "Roz's inspiring story and her brand's dedication to healing through medical marijuana align perfectly with Trulieve's mission to provide high-quality, purpose-driven products to our customers."
Arizona and Pennsylvania will serve as the target markets for the initial launch of the partnership, a collaboration that underscores Trulieve's ongoing commitment to offering high-quality and innovative products that cater to the diverse needs of its customers.
For more information on Black Buddha Cannabis, please visit BlackBuddha.co. Visit Trulieve.com to find store locations, sign up for updates and shop for products online.
