MariMed highlights recognition of edibles brands

Company also honored for RSO, brand ambassadors.

MariMed Inc.’s edibles brands have been recognized through award programs in Massachusetts and Maryland.

In Massachusetts, the company’s Vibations cannabis and electrolyte drink mix took first place in the Edibles: Beverages category of the 2023 High Times Cannabis Cup. Additionally, Bubbie’s Baked Brownie Bites earned second place in the Edibles: Chocolate and Non-Gummies category.

MariMed’s Betty’s Eddies cannabis fruit chew brand was named Favorite Edible at the 2024 Maryland Cannabis Awards on Jan. 13. Furthermore, the company’s Nature’s Heritage Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) was named Favorite RSO in the state.

MariMed also took the top two places as the industry’s Favorite Brand Ambassador in Maryland. Samantha Elliott took first place and her teammate, Amanda Cruzado, was runner-up.

“We take great pride in creating and distributing high quality products that cannabis consumers and patients love for their taste, consistency and efficacy,” said MariMed CEO and President Jon Levine. “Winning awards such as these top industry competitions helps affirm that we’re achieving that goal. We’re even more thrilled that Samantha and Amanda were recognized for their hard work, passion and brand knowledge.”

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.