Phoenix, AZ--Item 9 Labs, an award-winning premium cannabis brand, experienced growth and product innovation in 2022. According to cannabis data research firm BDSA, the Arizona marijuana market has proliferated, with predictions exceeding $1 billion by the end of the year.
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BDSA recognized Item 9 Labs as one of the top 10 cannabis brands in the state and in top five placements for multiple vape categories.
"Wrapping up 2022 as a top 10 brand is a true testament to our team of extraction and cultivation experts and their deep commitment to delivering masterfully crafted cannabis products," said Item 9 Labs Corp. Chief Executive Officer, Mike Weinberger, in a news release. "In the year ahead, we are optimistic that our Item 9 Labs brand will continue building on this positive momentum while driving forward brand recognition and loyalty."
In August 2022, Item 9 Labs was recognized as the No. 1 cannabis brand in Arizona by MJ Brand Insights for its brand engagement. In June, the brand launched 1-gram concentrate-infused pre-rolls, crafted with award-winning flower and live resin sugar, live resin badder or crumble concentrates, which are grown and extracted in-house.
The brand sold more than 13,000 units of its pre-rolls within the first two months, Item 9 Labs strengthened its product lineup by introducing its best-selling proprietary vape technology Orion 710 Live Resin Pod and Battery System with a half-gram pod due to the popularity of its 1-gram pod. The brand sold nearly 64,000 units across the state, generating a go-to vape option for the market. and they have been popular.
"Last year was the first year we witnessed the true impact of legal cannabis sales and saw how consumer dynamics evolved alongside it," said Item 9 Labs Corp. Chief Operating Officer, Chris Wolven, in the news release. He added, "We put an emphasis on the art of innovation and fueled our go-to-market strategy to meet the increasing demand, and it shows in the awards we took home for product excellence."
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