Josh Kesselman

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...

Josh Kesselman, founder of RAW and creator of its iconic rolling papers, celebrated an $8.7 million legal victory against counterfeiters in the most fitting way possible: by printing the court verdict on rolling paper and rolling a giant joint. "This was the best way to celebrate our $8.7 million...

This year's MJBizCon in Las Vegas promises to deliver crucial insights from industry pioneers, with two key panels featuring Benzinga Cannabis' managing director Javier Hasse, along with renowned voices in the cannabis sector. These sessions will provide actionable knowledge for entrepreneurs and...

"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...

Josh Kesselman, the visionary behind RAW Rolling Papers, was just a child when he first witnessed the simple magic trick that would set him on a path to creating one of the most recognized cannabis-related brands in the world. Growing up in New York City, Kesselman was mesmerized by his father's...

HBI International, the company behind the renowned RAW rolling papers, has filed a lawsuit against Mash Enterprise LLC for trademark infringement. The suit, lodged in Georgia, targets Mash Enterprise and its owner, Mashkoor Hassan, along with MIT Distribution and its owner, Mahide Rahman. The...

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...

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, a prominent brand in the smoking industry, has taken a significant step towards social responsibility by donating $100,000 to The Last Prisoner Project, a non-profit organization committed to addressing the consequences of cannabis criminalization. This donation, announced on...

“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...