What Papa & Barkley does

Papa & Barkley is a Northern California-based cannabis wellness company founded in 2014/2015 by Adam Grossman after using cannabis-based therapeutics to relieve his father's chronic back pain. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes a broad portfolio of full-spectrum cannabis wellness products — including tinctures, capsules, softgels, topical balms, body oils, transdermal patches, gummies, and live rosin extracts — using a proprietary solventless lipid infusion process that preserves the plant's full cannabinoid and terpene profile without chemical extraction. Product development spans CBD-only, balanced CBD:THC, and THC-dominant formulations across multiple delivery formats and potency tiers to serve a horizontal wellness consumer base.

The company operates a multi-channel distribution model combining 600+ California dispensaries, 300+ New York retailers, online cannabis marketplaces (Weedmaps, I Heart Jane), and a direct-to-consumer hemp e-commerce site (P&B Direct) shipping to 46 states. In September 2024, Papa & Barkley merged into Mammoth Distribution, a major California- and New York-based cannabis distributor, to accelerate national reach, sustainability, and operational scale. The company holds California cannabis license #C11-0001429-LIC and plans New Jersey market entry in 2026 with new transdermal patch and body lotion product extensions. Revenue is generated through one-time unit sales priced between $20-$100 depending on format and cannabinoid ratio, with no subscription or recurring contract model in evidence.

Name

Papa & Barkley

Legal name

Papa & Barkley

Website

https://papaandbarkley.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Papa & Barkley is a Northern California cannabis wellness company that manufactures and distributes full-spectrum tinctures, capsules, topicals, patches, gummies, and live rosin extracts via 900+ dispensaries and online channels, now operating under Mammoth Distribution following a September 2024 merger.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cannabis Wellness Products

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411), Food (Health) Supplement Retailers (456191), Health and Personal Care Retailers (456)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

CBD/Hemp Specialty Stores (Tinctures, Oils, Edibles) (CRANAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

CBD/Hemp Topicals & Beauty Retail (CRANAHAB), CBD/Hemp Wellness & Supplements Retail (CRANAHAC), Cannabis Dispensary + Wellness/Apothecary Format (Supplements, Skincare, etc.) (CRANAFAJ)

Keywords

• Cannabis wellness products
• CBD topicals
• Cannabis tinctures
• Transdermal cannabis patches
• Full-spectrum CBD extracts

Headquarters

HQ city

Eureka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Cannabis Wellness Products: Direct sales of full-spectrum cannabis wellness products including balms, roll-ons, gummies, tinctures, and capsules through dispensaries, online marketplaces, and direct shipping.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Papa & Barkley manufactures and sells full-spectrum cannabis wellness products — including tinctures, capsules, softgels, balms, body oils, transdermal patches, gummies, and live rosin extracts — made with a proprietary solventless lipid infusion process that preserves cannabinoids, terpenes, and phytonutrients. The portfolio is sold to consumers through licensed dispensaries, online cannabis marketplaces, and direct-to-consumer hemp shipping, targeting pain relief, sleep support, stress reduction, and workout recovery.

Product overview

Papa & Barkley is a cannabis wellness company offering full-spectrum wellness products across multiple delivery formats. The product portfolio centers on the company's proprietary lipid infusion process that maintains the plant's full spectrum of cannabinoids, terpenes, and phytonutrients. Core products include: Tinctures (30:1, 1:1, 1:1 THCa, 1:3, THC1000, Sleep Releaf varieties in 15ml-30ml sizes); Capsules (30:1, 1:1, 1:3, THC25, THC50, Sleep Releaf in 20-40 count bottles); Balms and Topicals (1:3, 3:1, CBD Releaf balms, Active Releaf sticks in 15ml-50ml sizes); Body Oils (CBD, 3:1, 1:3 in 60ml pump bottles); Transdermal Patches (1:1, 1:3, 3:1 ratios); Gummies (CBD CBN Sleep, Pear Apple Recovery in 20-count pouches); Softgels (CBD Regular and Double Strength in 30-60 count bottles); and Extracts (Premium Live Rosin). The company also operates P&B Direct (papaandbarkleycbd.com) for hemp-derived CBD products sold online in 46 states. Products are available in over 600 California dispensaries and 300 New York retailers, with expansion planned to New Jersey in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• P&B Direct: Online hemp-derived CBD product line sold directly to consumers across 46 states.
• Papa's Select

Products and services

• 30:1 Releaf Tincture High-CBD (30:1 CBD:THC) sublingual tincture designed for relaxation without intoxication, using solventless full-spectrum cannabis oil. Fast-metabolizing drops for new consumers and those seeking mild relief.
• Sleep Releaf Tincture Balanced CBD/THC/CBN sublingual tincture formulated for falling asleep and staying asleep, with quick 15-minute onset and sedative cannabinoid blend. Award-winning product.
• 1:1 Releaf Tincture Equal parts CBD and THC balanced tincture for whole-body comfort and balanced state of mind; quick-acting formula with effects within 15 minutes.
• 1:1 THCa Releaf Tincture THCa and CBD balanced oil for daily discomfort and uplifting moods without the high; positioned for new cannabis consumers seeking relief from aches.
• 1:3 Releaf Tincture THC-rich tincture (3 parts THC to 1 part CBD) for reducing discomfort and stress; intended for experienced cannabis consumers.
• THC1000 Releaf Tincture Maximum potency THC tincture (1000mg THC per 15ml) providing deepest pain relief for highly experienced cannabis consumers.
• CBD Regular Strength Releaf Drops 30mg CBD per serving daily wellness tincture with two-ingredient formula (MCT oil and cannabis); available in Natural and Lemongrass Ginger flavors; sold via direct-to-consumer hemp channel.
• CBD Double Strength Releaf Drops 60mg CBD per serving high-potency tincture for deep stress or discomfort; most potent version of fast-metabolizing CBD oil.
• Sleep Releaf Capsules Vegan CBN-infused capsules for falling asleep and staying asleep with no grogginess; long-lasting effects up to 8 hours with precise dosing; award-winning product.
• 30:1 Releaf Capsules CBD-dominant vegan capsules (30:1 CBD:THC) for reducing discomfort and easing daily stress without the high; long-lasting effects up to 8 hours.
• 1:3 Releaf Capsules THC-rich vegan capsules (3:1 THC:CBD) for reducing stress and discomfort; best for consumers comfortable with THC.
• THC25 Releaf Capsules Deep strength THC-dominant vegan capsules with 25mg THC per serving for high THC tolerance users; long-lasting relief up to 8 hours.
• THC50 Releaf Capsules Maximum strength THC-dominant vegan capsules with 50mg THC per serving for help with discomfort and total relaxation.
• 1:3 Releaf Balm Award-winning THC-rich topical balm with eucalyptus, tea tree, peppermint, and lavender essential oils for soothing deep discomfort and sore muscles; chemical-free solventless infusion.
• 3:1 Releaf Balm Extra strength topical balm with 3:1 CBD:THC ratio for rapid targeting of soreness and discomfort; award-winning best-seller now available for shipping.
• CBD Releaf Balm Award-winning CBD topical balm for everyday discomfort, joint relief, and menstrual cramps; made with coconut oil and beeswax in a simple two-ingredient formula.
• Active Releaf Balm Stick Maximum strength THC balm with menthol for instant cooling followed by soothing warmth; designed for workout recovery with convenient twist-up applicator.
• CBD Releaf Body Oil Award-winning infused body oil with 400mg CBD for muscle recovery, relaxation, and skin hydration; blended with calming essential oils.
• 3:1 Releaf Body Oil Award-winning 3:1 CBD:THC body oil pairing potent full-spectrum extract with nourishing ingredients to soothe muscles and hydrate skin.
• 3:1 Active Releaf Stick Award-winning CBD-dominant balm in convenient twist-up applicator with cooling menthol for instant relief; built for life in motion with compact, mess-free application.
• 1:1 Releaf Patch Balanced transdermal patch with equal CBD and THC for body aches and mind relaxation; fast-acting with up to 12 hours of continuous relief; award-winning.
• 3:1 Releaf Patch CBD-rich transdermal patch for persistent joint and muscle soreness with higher CBD and lower THC; offers up to 12 hours of relief.
• 1:3 Releaf Patch THC-rich transdermal patch for extended relief from persistent deep discomfort with higher THC content; provides up to 12 hours of continuous relief.
• CBD CBN Sleep Releaf Gummies Best-selling sleep gummies with CBD and CBN for falling asleep and staying asleep; award-winning formula for restorative rest.
• Pear Apple Recovery Gummies Full-spectrum recovery gummies with THC, CBG, and CBD to support the body's natural response to inflammation; low sugar with crisp apple and sweet pear flavors.
• CBD Regular Strength Releaf Softgels 30mg CBD full-spectrum softgels for stress relief and whole-body comfort; easy-to-swallow with long-lasting effects up to 8 hours.
• CBD Double Strength Releaf Softgels 60mg CBD double-strength softgels for relieving deep stress and discomfort; precise and potent dose with convenient delivery.
• Premium Live Rosin Fresh frozen, solventless living extract from the Papa's Select sub-brand for cannabis consumers seeking premium concentrate experience; award-winning live rosin product.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products available in 600+ California dispensaries, 300+ New York retailers, and 46 states online
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mammoth DistributioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 September 2024Papa & Barkley merged into Mammoth Distribution in September 2024. The merger aims to enhance product quality, sustainability, and expand the national reach of Papa & Barkley. Mammoth Distribution currently operates in California and New York and plans to expand to other states. Papa & Barkley products are now distributed under the Mammoth Distribution brand portfolio (License #C11-0001429-LIC).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Jetty Extracts: Solventless cannabis extracts and vape brand with a strong live rosin lineup. Direct peer to Papa's Select sub-brand's live rosin offering and Papa & Barkley's broader solventless positioning.
• Wyld: Multi-state cannabis edibles and gummies brand (pear, huckleberry, elderberry flavors) with broad dispensary distribution and a wellness-adjacent positioning. Comparable to Papa & Barkley's Pear Apple Recovery and Sleep gummies and similarly wellness-framed.
• Foria Wellness: Wellness-oriented cannabis brand offering CBD/THC topicals, suppositories, and tinctures targeted at pain relief, sleep, and sexual wellness. Direct peer to Papa & Barkley's topical and tincture lines with overlapping use cases and clean-ingredient positioning.
• Lord Jones: Premium cannabis topicals, tinctures, gummies and capsules brand historically focused on wellness and lifestyle consumers. Closely comparable to Papa & Barkley in product mix (topicals, tinctures, capsules) and positioning toward pain, sleep and stress relief; now owned by Cronos Group.
• Lowell Herb Co. California-based sun-grown cannabis brand offering pre-rolls, flower, and wellness products including tinctures and topicals. Comparable to Papa & Barkley's regenerative, sun-grown sourcing narrative and California dispensary presence.
• Wana Brands: One of the largest US cannabis edibles brands with broad multi-state dispensary distribution. Comparable to Papa & Barkley in CPG-style cannabis brand building and retail scale, though Papa & Barkley extends further into topicals and tinctures.
• Care By Design: Cannabis wellness brand offering CBD:THC ratio tinctures, softgels, and topicals focused on pain, sleep and anxiety — overlapping heavily with Papa & Barkley's ratio-based tincture, capsule and balm portfolio.
• Sunderstorm: California cannabis CPG operator behind brands such as Kanha gummies and Deep Roots tinctures/topicals with broad dispensary distribution. Comparable to Papa & Barkley's multi-format wellness portfolio and retail reach.
• Kiva Confections: California-based premium cannabis edibles and gummies brand with strong dispensary distribution. Comparable to Papa & Barkley's gummy line and California dispensary footprint, though Kiva is more edibles-focused than topicals.

Emerging players

• Plus Products: Cannabis-infused gummies brand focused on dose-controlled wellness use cases such as sleep, calm and relief. Comparable to Papa & Barkley's gummy format and wellness framing, but with a narrower product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/papaandbarkley

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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