Raw Rolling Papers

Benimarfull. Hard to pronounce, fewer than 450 inhabitants and nearly invisible on the map of the Valencian Community. Yet here, in this quiet corner of Spain, a factory fuses centuries-old paper machinery with cutting-edge technology to produce some of the world's most famous rolling papers. The...

"I think both sides are pretending to be on the side of the plant, while they are likely accepting huge donations from mega healthcare, tobacco and liquor companies that financially benefit from cannabis being criminalized," Josh Kesselman, founder of RAW Rolling Papers, told Benzinga Cannabis...

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld a previous ruling in favor of BBK Tobacco & Foods LLP, doing business as HBI International, in its ongoing litigation with Central Coast Agriculture, Inc. The Court denied Central Coast Agriculture’s petition for a...

In the latest episode of Benzinga's Cannabis Insider podcast, hosts Javier Hasse and Elliot Lane engage with one of the most charismatic figures in the cannabis industry, Josh Kesselman, the founder of RAW Rolling Papers. Kesselman’s passion for his product and his philosophy on life and...

Josh Kesselman, founder of RAW Rolling Papers, has a dream: to take his company public in a way that exclusively involves RAW's loyal customer base. “My dream is that we do an IPO, but we do it in a way where you can only buy a share if you scan a barcode or a QR code on the inside of a pack...

RAW Rolling Papers, under the charitable arm of RAW Giving, has donated $100,000 to The Weldon Project, a non-profit organization working to reform cannabis laws and rectify the damages they have caused. The donation adds to RAW's impressive $3 million milestone in contributions, underscoring...

In a significant legal triumph, BBK, the manufacturer of the renowned RAW rolling papers, secured a win on crucial legal points in its trademark dispute with Central Coast Agriculture, Inc. (CCA). The contention centered around CCA's employment of the "RAW GARDEN" name for its...

In a philanthropic stride that underscores the evolving intersection between commerce and social justice, HBI International - the force behind the globally recognized RAW brand of rolling papers - has cemented its role in addressing one of the most contentious issues of our times: the...

RAW, the renowned rolling paper brand, has unveiled a new line of ultra-thin rolling papers that promises a heightened smoking experience by emphasizing flavor over the presence of the paper itself. Named Ethereal and earmarked for the discerning smoker, these papers are designed to be so...

RAW Rolling Papers and The JUSTÜS Foundation have announced the recipients of the RAW Seeds Fellowship. The grant aims to assist Legacy Operators in the cannabis industry, with each recipient getting substantial funding to support their business growth in the newly legalized market. Empress...

In slang, there’s a way to define a person who’s very well connected and willing to share valuable contacts within their network. This person is referred to as “the plug.” And Kenneth Delio Loo, CEO and co-founder of communications and public relations agency Chapter 2, is...

“As a kid, I lived in New York City. My dad, who was a sweater maker, used to do magic tricks during the holidays. He would light a rolling paper on fire and throw it in the air, and, poof, it would vanish. That was the only trick my dad knew, but it blew my mind. As a kid you see magic and...