Behind the Scenes

As an early advocate for kratom, an herbal supplement derived from the mitragyna speciosa tree, James Morrissette established a pioneering manufacturing facility that produced top-quality consumables known for their energizing and pain-relieving properties. His unwavering passion and commitment to excellence contributed to kratom’s growing acceptance even before it became widely available in smoke shops, dispensaries,…

AFG Distribution has secured its place as a powerhouse in the cannabis and vape industries with a vast catalog featuring hundreds of popular brands and over 8000 product SKUs. Recently, they’ve made a significant investment in their future –- and that of their customers — by constructing a state-of-the-art 100,000 square foot warehouse. The new…

In the words of Rod Santos, founder of Stache Products, any person can have an idea, but it takes effort and commitment to go through with a project. From his own experience, he has learned that the most challenging — and fulfilling — part of the process is actually bringing that idea to fruition. “As…

Chad Henley’s discovery of kratom in 2009 was a life-changing event for him. After a car accident left him with a broken back, he found himself getting the runaround from doctors pushing meds, with only minor relief from chiropractors, and physical therapy. However, Chad was not satisfied with this approach to managing his pain and searched for a natural alternative.

If you have “drip,” it means you’ve got swagger. You’re on point. You’ve got the sauce. It’s also an apt description of Douglas Campbell Jr., Troy Palmer, and Matthew “Motu” Nu’uvali, and their company Drip Drop Distro, which reps some of the hottest brands and most popular products in the smoke shop and cannabis spaces….

Few brands have the staying power of Zig Zig, which has been around for more than 140 years, and has become ubiquitous as an accessory in the smoking category. Their rolling papers are instantly recognizable by the bearded guy on the packaging wearing a Tunisian chechia hat and puffing a hand-rolled cigarette. Favored as papers,…

“We are the global leader in the development and distribution of ancillary cannabis products. We are the best positioned company to provide access to the top brands and the top products in the world.” If you’re going to make such a bold statement, you’d better be able to back it up. And Greenlane certainly does….

Jack Privett is Inclined to Share the Love “What floats my boat is creating quality, original products and building a brand name that people can trust,” says Privett, who started Seven Sense as a smoke shop in his hometown of Columbia, South Carolina, and expanded the brand into a wholesale operation. “It’s really neat to…

“I never doubted the potential of the product,” says Andrew Tharrington, general manager and junior partner with his grandfather, Bill Slavinsky, of Headway Designs. “But early on there were a few stores who straight up asked, ‘Why should we bother carrying acrylics?’”   No question, even Tharrington agrees, glass bongs are king when it comes to smoking…

Talk about getting in on the ground floor. The year was 2011 when Darrell Suriff received a call from his college-aged son Justin, excited about a new gadget he’d seen people smoking from at a local club. Turns out Justin had just discovered vaping. “I was very skeptical, at first,” says Suriff, “but I started…