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Cannabis is a fast-growing and high competition market with very few cannabis brands gaining national appeal. In spite of the legal and business challenges that a modern cannabis company faces, we have seen remarkable innovation and research in terms of new cannabis products.

In today's highly competitive cannabis market, a few select marijuana companies stand out as the best in the cannabis industry. Creating quality cannabis products takes patience, compassion, and community. Here are the 10 top best cannabis brands that are doing it right.

Best Cannabis Brands: At a Glance

  1. Papa & Barkley – CBD and THC products made from cannabis grown in natural soil without pesticides
  2. Curaleaf – Multi-state operator in medical and adult-use markets at home and abroad in Europe; Owner of Select brand.
  3. Trulieve – Florida-based multi-state, vertically integrated medical cannabis operator with hundreds of SKUs.
  4. Cresco Labs –  One of the largest vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operators in the nation with a consumer packaged goods approach to cannabis.
  5. Foria – Plant-based CBD formulas designed to enhance sexual wellness using all-natural and organic ingredients.
  6. Wana Brands – North America's number one edible company.
  7. Kiva Confections – Award-winning cannabis edibles such as gummies, mints, bites, bars, and chews made from natural ingredients.
  8. Pax – High-end loose leaf, concentrate, and extract vaporizers.
  9. Canopy Growth – A leading Canadian medical cannabis producer and processor.
  10. Drug Policy Alliance – A New York-based nonprofit focused on promoting alternatives to modern drug policy based on science, compassion, and human rights.

1. Papa & Barkley

Papa & Barkley’s Releaf line started with one sons’ mission to create a cannabis-based pain medicine for his papa who was placed in a hospice. Alongside other therapies, Papa got out of hospice care and was able to return home.

Shop topicals, ingestibles, and transdermals, all made using organic farm practices and solventless extraction. Popular products include the Papa Barkley Releaf tincture, Papa Barkley Releaf patch, and Papa Barkley Releaf balm.

Shop based on intoxication level, cannabinoids (THC, CBD, THCA,), and solutions (pain, discomfort, sleep, relaxation, focus). Best of all, all products are triple-tested, which goes above and beyond industry standards.

2. Curaleaf

Massachusetts-based Curaleaf is a leading multi-state operator with a presence in 23 states spanning 109 retail stores, 30 processing sites, and 23 cultivation sites. A secret to its success is focusing on highly populated and limited license states such as New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Illinois, Arizona, and its home state of Massachusetts.

Curaleaf jobs and careers are constantly growing with plenty of opportunities for advancement. Curaleaf reviews on products show a consistent high quality, which provide a great consumer experience.

Its Select brand produces high-quality oils, gummies, tinctures, and beverage enhancers. Curaleaf International has become the biggest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe. Curaleaf stock is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol CURA and on the OTCQX market under the symbol CURLF.

3. Trulieve

As the first and leading medical cannabis company in its home state of Florida, Trulieve has grown into one of the leading vertically integrated multi-state operators boasting over 700+ SKUs with new ones in the pipeline constantly. Trulieve reviews show consumers love their products. Trulieve has 85 dispensaries in Florida and 90 across the U.S.

Trulieve is expanding its presence into Connecticut, Massachusetts, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania to capture the northeastern hub. The May 2021 acquisition of Harvest Health expanded the brand's footprint in the northeast, southeast, and southwest. No wonder Trulieve stock price is on the rise.

4. Cresco Labs

Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs is a leading vertically integrated MSO focused on creating high-grade cannabis products. Cresco house brands have become a go-to brand across a wide range of consumer segments. Cresco Labs strains from its house brand include Sour Pink Grapefruit, Jet Fuel Gelato, Mint Cake, and many more.

Cresco has a portfolio of about 350 products and 5,000 SKUs across 700 dispensaries in the U.S. No wonder Cresco Labs stock, Cresco Labs jobs, and Cresco Labs reviews are all looking good. Cresco has one of the largest footprints in the nation with a presence in 10 states, 18 production facilities, 33 active dispensaries, and 44 retail licenses.

5. Foria

Since 2013, Foria has produced all-natural, 100% plant-based formulas designed for health and sexual wellness. Foria Wellness has developed a reputation for using clean and organic ingredients, regenerative farming practices, and responsible packaging, to create an ethically sound consumer experience and gain excellent Foria Wellness reviews. They have long been on many best cannabis brands lists.

A wide range of products blend broad-spectrum CBD made from organic certified and regeneratively grown hemp and sustainably grown plant extracts to elevate the effects of CBD. Shop from topical oils such as the Foria Awaken for arousal, relief, and pleasure, daily tonicx for wellness, suppositories for localized relief, and bath salts for relaxation.

6. Wana Brands

Founded in 2010,  Colorado-based Wana Brands is the nation's leading edibles producer with a presence in 12 markets including California, Colorado, Florida, Michigan, Illinois, and Canada. A focus on consistency in the process creates delicious, consistent, and potent Wana Brands edibles every time.

7. Kiva Confections

Inspired by a visit to a local chocolatier,  one couple created a cannabis-infused chocolate bar in their home kitchen. Today, the same focus on natural ingredients, consistent quality, and precise dosing has made it one of the leading edibles brands in the nation and one of the best places to work. Explore Kiva Confection jobs such as sales and service, manufacturing, and more.

Almost every Kiva Confections review gushes about their products. High-quality ingredients include locally grown cannabis, sustainably sourced cacao, and all-natural flavors. Explore a wide range of bites, bars, gummies, and mints, with up to 5 mg of THC per serving to make dosing easy and effective.

8. Pax

Pax is a fan favorite due to its award-winning portable vaporizers for dry leaf and concentrates and their full flavor pods. For over a decade, Pax has been an innovator in sleek and high-tech devices designed to enhance your cannabis experience.

From the original Pax vaporizer to the Pax 3 designed for dual-use (flower and wax), each new Pax pen is more user-friendly and sleeker than the previous Pax weed vape. The Pax Era is its award-winning oil vaporizer featuring its pods made with food-grade materials and certified for purity.

9. Canopy Growth

Canadian-based Canopy Growth is a world-leading greenhouse cannabis producer that operates a collection of diverse brands and produces a variety of curated strains. Canopy Growth Brands include Tweed, Spectrum Therapeutics, Storz & Bickel, Bio Steel, Martha Stewart, Tokyo Smoke, Dojo, and many more.

As an international leader in cannabis production, Canopy Growth stock and Canopy Growth careers are on the rise. Canopy Growth is looking up as its multi-faceted approach continues to pay off.

10. Drug Policy Alliance

Drug Policy finishes out our list of best cannabis brands. Drug Policy Alliance was founded in 2000 when the Lindesmith Center merged with the Drug Policy Foundation. This New York-based non-profit organization focuses on changing drug policy to “reduce the harms of both drug abuse and drug prohibition, and to promote the sovereignty of individuals over their minds and bodies.”

This nonprofit has offices in Los Angeles, New Mexico, New York, and Washington, D.C. The Drug Policy Alliance Washington, D.C. office is focused on moving forward federal drug policy reform and educating policymakers on harm reduction strategies.

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Fred Hernandez is a highly accomplished and versatile writer, boasting an extensive background in the cannabis industry. With an in-depth understanding of various sectors including cultivators, processors, retailers, and brands, Fred's expertise spans across the entire cannabis landscape. As a prominent contributor to CTU, he consistently delivers insightful articles exploring the latest developments, news, and regulations shaping the cannabis industry. Whether it's delving into the intricacies of cannabis products, cannabis strain reviews, or providing comprehensive analyses of cannabis laws, or sharing expert insights on cannabis cultivation techniques, Fred's wealth of knowledge positions him as an invaluable writer and educator for all cannabis-related subjects.

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