1906 expands to New York

Brand partners with cultivator, processor Hudson Cannabis in the state.

The 1906 brand has expanded into the New York cannabis market.

1906 Drops are now available in dispensaries across the state, with expanded availability of its full product line at dispensaries including the Union Square Travel Agency (USQTA), Strain Stars, Smacked Village, Upstate Canna Co and FlynnStoned.

1906 Drops combine low-dose cannabis with botanical ingredients, delivering a product that can be dosed and tailored to enhance specific experiences such as energy, arousal, relaxation and focus.

“New Yorkers have been requesting our products ever since the legalization of recreational cannabis in the state, and we’re excited to finally launch our innovative Drops at multiple dispensaries, including our strategic partner, Union Square Travel Agency dispensary,” said Peter Barsoom, co-founder and CEO of 1906. “My co-founder and I are native New Yorkers, and we proudly built this company here. The fact that we’re finally available in our hometown is a significant milestone for us, and we hope that New Yorkers embrace our products as a trusted part of their daily wellness routine.”

The pills are 100% vegan with no calories, sugar, gluten or allergens. With the addition of New York, 1906 products will be available in dispensaries across nine states including Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with plans to expand into more states soon.

1906 has partnered exclusively with cultivator and processor Hudson Cannabis. Located on a 2,400 acre hemp farm in Hudson Valley, New York, Hudson Cannabis’ innovative regenerative farming techniques utilize a closed-loop system that replenishes ecosystems, nurtures biodiversity, sequesters carbon and reduces overall waste.

“We are excited to bring 1906’s premium products to Union Square Travel Agency,” said Dave Vautrin, operating partner at Union Square Travel Agency. “The brand’s innovative pill format offers our customers a discreet, precise and consistent dosing experience. Though great for all consumer personas, I am confident that our non-smoker consumer base will really embrace the benefits of this convenient and odorless approach to enjoying cannabis. We look forward to partnering with 1906 as we work to make cannabis more accessible for all.”

Alyse Thompson-Richards has held many positions with BNP Media, first serving as an intern at Candy Industry Magazine in summer 2012. She joined Candy Industry's staff full time as associate editor in August 2016 after a few years at newspapers in West-Central Illinois, becoming managing editor in March 2019. Alyse has also served on Cannabis Products Insider since March 2019. She has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from Western Illinois University.