Since launching in December 2023, Lily Extracts, NJ’s first independent solventless-only live rosin manufacturer has made quite an impact with its chemical-free extracts and delivering some of the smoothest hits in the Garden State. Despite insane regulatory delays and only being a two-person team from the start, they’ve quickly expanded their staff and CEO Richard Giglio proudly boasts, “our product innovation and lateral movement outpaces a lot of the multi-state operators (MSOs) when it comes to the rosin.” As one of New Jersey’s largest independent purchasers of fresh frozen, they prioritize transparency, regularly offering tours and educational sessions to demystify their solventless extraction process for both retailers and consumers.
We recently sat down with Richard and Director of Operations Angel Cruz about their solventless-only products, their latest addition, solventless gummies and their exciting upcoming plans…
Crafting Solventless-Only Live Rosin
At Lily Extracts, “solventless” isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a way of life. Solventless means no chemicals (butane, propane, etc.) are used for flower extraction, only pure, cold, filtered water. Richard emphasizes, “For us solventless live rosin is the way that cannabis should be consumed…It is life, it is what we do here. And that’s all we’re ever going to be pumping out from Lily Extracts” He candidly shares, “All these years, I thought I was just allergic to the plant. And it just turns out, I was just allergic to the chemicals that are being used.”
Meet the Long Time Industry Veteran, Angel Cruz
Angel Cruz, a veteran of the California and Colorado cannabis scenes since 2001, brings a wealth of experience to Lily Extracts. With a background deeply rooted in the legacy market, including managing 400-acre outdoor grows and connections with industry icons like George Clinton & the Parliament Funkadelic, Snoop Dogg, Rakim and Nick Tanem and many more, Angel is passionate about his craft. He even lent his expertise to train their MSO partner on best practices for harvesting fresh frozen plants. “It’s definitely a project of passion, labor of love,” Angel affirms. “We’re excited to be out here, cranking away and putting out good quality products that reflect our vision.”
Innovative Universal Vapes
If you didn’t know, Lily Extracts’ disposable pen is an all-in-one, rechargeable unit specifically designed for rosin. Its unique design, tapered end and vortex mouthpiece make every sesh incredibly smooth. Richard explains, “It’s so smooth that you don’t even know that you’re hitting it.”
Solventless Live Rosin Pectin Chew Now at PB
Alongside their stellar lineup of high-quality, clean products like live rosin carts, disposables, and concentrates, they’ve now added gummies to the mix. Available in:
🍓 Hashberry 
🥥 Piña Express Colada 
🍒 Wild Cherry Cannapunch
What Lies Ahead: Hash holes, Rosin Jam and more
Lily Extracts is delving into some seriously innovative products coming down the pipeline. Future offerings include hash holes (an infused pre-roll with a mix of flower and concentrate), Rosin Jam (a more viscous, jam-like rosin), and Old School Full Melt Hash (melts fully without any plant residue, pure enough to dab on its own). Plus, there are three top-secret products guaranteed to blow minds! Stay tuned and sign up to be the first to know when their products hit our store!
We’re Grateful to Our Cannabis Community
“We love the people here at Pure Blossom and the amazing work they’re doing. From a manufacturing perspective, our neighbors, New Earth Cannabis Co, have a similar story—they’re a great group of guys, also a social equity business, and are doing incredible work. And then there’s Columbia Care, who came through for us when we needed it most…we’ll never forget that.”
💛 A Note from Lily Extracts 💛
“If you have any questions, we’re always here. Reach out to us; a lot of times, if you reach out on social media, chances are it’s me (Richard) you’re getting a response from. We’re not a big company, we only have six employees.”
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