Bison

Bison Botanics began in 2018 when President Justin Schultz, a Western New York native, partnered with Sean Connors to transform a passion for cannabis into a community-focused business. Originally launching as Mend Botanics, they started with small-batch, high-quality CBD products including tinctures, topicals, and gummies, all rigorously tested by third-party labs.The company spent 12 months before their December 1, 2018 launch researching and sourcing high-end ingredients, establishing relationships with New York state farms and processors to keep prices fair. In 2019, they formed crucial partnerships with local farms outside Buffalo, providing an outlet for cultivators' harvests while securing high-quality cannabis for their extracts and hand-trimmed flower.A major milestone came when they were awarded "Best Place to Work" by Green Market Report, recognizing their commitment to creating a positive work environment. Over five years, they've expanded from hemp retail to manufacturing adult-use cannabis, earning their Cannabinoid Hemp Processor License (OCM-PROC-24-000073) for New York State. Most recently, they were approved to host Erie County's first cannabis grower showcase, demonstrating their leadership in New York's evolving cannabis market.

Bison Botanics operates throughout New York State with their adult-use cannabis products available in licensed dispensaries across the region, including Buffalo Dreams, Dank, Dream Daze, East Leaf Dispensary, Ether, and Green Philosophy 716. Their diverse product portfolio includes flower, vapor cartridges, topicals, gummies, infused pre-rolls, and tinctures.All products are handmade from scratch in small batches at their Kenmore facility using top-quality cannabidiol derived from hemp grown in New York state. They utilize both CO2 extracted full spectrum CBD distillate and 99.9% CBD isolate, with all products third-party lab tested. The company prioritizes premium ingredients including MCT oil in tinctures, natural beeswax, and organic essential oils in their CBD salve.Beyond retail products, Bison Botanics offers custom product formulations, product R&D, and private label services. Recent market data shows strong performance with their Gorilla Cookies x Birthday Cake x Thin Mint Cookies flower and Loganberry Sparkling Beverages ranking among their top-selling products. They maintain a full retail location in Kenmore while distributing through licensed dispensaries statewide.

Bison Botanics' mission has remained consistent since inception: to provide excellent customer service and reliable products at a fair cost. They're driven by a deep respect for the cannabis plant and a commitment to sharing its potential safely and responsibly within their community.The company stands behind a simple principle: "We don't make products we wouldn't use ourselves." They're conscious of supporting the local economy, with approximately $0.65 of every dollar spent staying within the Western New York community through their partnerships with local vendors, farms, and suppliers.Their social responsibility extends beyond business, with team members actively supporting live music, arts, and locally-owned establishments. They've donated portions of proceeds to the Buffalo Animal Shelter and WNY NORML, demonstrating their commitment to both cannabis advocacy and community welfare.