Founded in 2013 by longtime Springfield, Massachusetts friends Pete and Pat, Insa grows and makes cannabis products for everyday use. The company describes itself as a hands-on, artisan-led operation focused on cannabis in varied formats and functions, with its products sold through dispensaries across several states.
A Walk in the PinesEstablished in 2019 by founders raised in New York’s Finger Lakes wine region, A Walk in the Pines cultivates cannabis from its own genetics in greenhouses and outdoor fields. The company began as a licensed hemp cultivator and became a New York adult-use cannabis cultivator in 2022, building its Pines brand around careful pheno-hunting and hands-on attention from seed through harvest. Its 10-plus years of cannabis-industry experience inform a range of flower and infused products, including the Jelly Pancakes strain that anchors the brand.
JauntyBorn in New York, Jaunty makes cannabis products from cultivation through extraction, with a focus on flavorful oils and approachable products. The company has worked in New York’s cultivation and extraction scene since 2017 and launched its Jaunty brand in January 2023, growing from those roots into a statewide cannabis brand. Its products include solventless hash offerings alongside oils made in a GMP-certified facility, with batches tested by state-certified laboratories.TROY, NY
The Cannabist CompanyThe Cannabist Company is a U.S. cannabis operator that cultivates cannabis and sells cannabis products through its retail dispensaries and house brands. Formerly Columbia Care, it has operated since 2012 and describes itself as one of the original multistate cannabis operators, with operations in 12 U.S. markets. Its brands include Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Amber, Hedy, and Dreamt.FREDERICK, MD
Cresco LabsCresco Labs is a vertically integrated, multistate U.S. cannabis company that cultivates and manufactures cannabis products and operates Sunnyside dispensaries. Its operations span cultivation, product manufacturing, packaging and wholesale distribution, with the company reporting 13 production facilities across eight states.BROOKVILLE, PA