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StaffMay 6, 2021

While millions of Americans are getting ready to enjoy the summer for the first time in over a year, the cannabis industry is already gearing up for the upcoming fall harvest. Taking place between October and early November, the period is called Croptober, and it is a time when roughly 80%-85% of the cannabis industry’s outdoor cannabis is harvested.

The reason why the industry harvests the majority of outdoor cannabis during this specific period has to do with the plant itself. Cannabis is an annual plant, which means it lives out its entire life cycle in a single growing season.

Planted in the early Spring, the cannabis plant starts to produce buds in Fall as the days start to shorten, typically becoming ready for harvest around mid-October. For outdoor cultivators, this is the only time of the year they will harvest their crop, so it is both a time of celebration and great stress.

In many of the parts of the country where cannabis cultivation is big business, like the fabled Emerald Triangle in Northern California, Croptober has taken on an air akin to many of the harvest festivals celebrated throughout the world.

Cannabis farms often give tours, parties are thrown, and while consumers can’t pick buds off the plant like apples, there is an influx of cheap high-quality cannabis. It is this celebratory atmosphere that first attracted Case Mandel, the Co-Founder of Cannadips, to set up shop in Humboldt County.

“I first visited Humboldt County in 2003 when I right out of High School,” Mandel recalls. “There were so many beautiful farms and incredible cultivators. I was completely astounded.”

Cannadips CBD manufacturers a smokeless CBD pouch that works as a dipping alternative. With a retail footprint of 6,000 stores, Cannadips CBD is one of the area’s largest hemp manufacturers. Cannadips also manufactures a cannabis pouch in Humboldt County as well.

Looking to draw more attention to the season, Cannadips recently announced its first annual Croptober Getaway Sweepstakes where five winners are given an all-expenses-paid trip to Humboldt County to experience some of California’s most prominent cannabis farms and experience Croptober first-hand. The winners will also be treated to a party at the historic Arcata Theater Lounge, as well as a relaxing tour of Humboldt Count’s redwood forests and beaches.

“Humboldt is not what they see on Netflix’s Murder Mountain or Dateline NBC, it’s the Emerald Triangle, we are excited to share its shine.”

The contest runs from May 1 to June 30, and those interested in signing up can register on the Cannadips website. Four of the winners will be chosen through a random drawing, with one winner to be announced every two weeks. The fifth winner will be the person with the best Instagram post with the #Croptober2021 hashtag.

“This type of access would never have been possible in the last twenty years,” says Mandel. “These Croptober winners won’t be touring corporate cannabis monocrops, they’ll be exploring the best outdoor sun-grown cannabis from some of Humboldt’s best cultivators. It is refreshing we can share the amazing innovation and craft legally that has made our region famous.”

StaffSeptember 15, 2020

Boldt Runners Corp., the exclusive licensee of Cannadips CBD, the Original Smokeless Dip Pouch with CBD, announced today several personnel changes, including the appointment of former tobacco executive Maura Scott as Chief Sales Officer and Chief Compliance Officer.

With over two decades of experience as a business leader, in-house and outside corporate counsel, Scott brings expertise in sales and marketing strategy development, world-class execution, and deep understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape.

“I am excited to be part of the Boldt Runners team,” said Scott. “Cannadips CBD is a brand that has great potential in the marketplace for tobacco alternatives. Since its launch in 2018, it has quickly gained transaction with adult consumers and is poised to expand rapidly as the Company ramps up production and distribution to more markets. I look forward to helping the Boldt Runners team achieve its goal of reaching millions more consumers with this superb product.”

Most recently, Scott served as Vice President Northeast Region Sales at Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO), where she led a team of 400 sales professionals across 13 states. In 2018, she was recognized by her peers in the convenience industry with the Top Women in Convenience “Woman of the Year” Award. Previously, Scott served as Assistant General Counsel at Altria where she led the Sales Practice Group.

In her role as Chief Sales Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, Scott will focus on leading all aspects of the Company’s marketing, building and managing customer relationships, enhancing distribution logistics, growing the Cannadips CBD brand, and overseeing compliance. Scott holds a B.A. from the University of Illinois and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.

“Maura is an exceptional addition to the team,” said Boldt Runners Chief Executive Officer, Peter Diatelivi. “Having worked with her for over a decade, first as in-house counsel and then as a fellow sales executive, I know her as someone who brings passion, vision, and strategic depth to the business. Her keen intellect, judgment, and ability to form strong connections with colleagues and customers alike makes her the ideal person to trust with this role.”

Additionally, the Company also announced several personnel changes. Case Mandel will now serve as the Company’s President, and Ryan Ulanch has been appointed Vice President of Commercial Operations

An entrepreneur who has spent over 10 years in the cannabis and hemp industry, Case Mandel co-founded the Cannadips brand with childhood friend, Cliff Sammet, in 2016. Mandel won Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2020 Hemp Business Awards and has become a leading expert in the new category emerging between traditional CPG and cannabinoids. Mandel obtained an MBA from Humboldt State University and a B.S. from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.

Ryan Ulanch is an experienced CPG operator with over 10 years’ experience in market analysis, sales operations, corporate strategy, and project management. Before joining Boldt Runners, Ulanch worked in commercial operations at the largest wine and spirits distributor in the US, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

StaffAugust 18, 2020

In another move away from tobacco and toward the healthier alternative of hemp CBD, Boldt Runners Corp. (the “Company”), the exclusive licensee of Cannadips CBD, the Original Smokeless Dip Pouch with CBD, announced the appointment of former Altria senior executive, Peter Diatelevi, as Chief Executive Officer.

As Diatelevi takes his place as CEO, the Company’s co-founder Case Mandel will move into an operational role as President and will continue to lead product innovation within the organization. Mandel has also been appointed Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors and will continue to oversee the direction of the product and brand.

Diatelevi has over twenty years’ experience leading field sales and sales operations at Altria Group, Inc., the largest U.S. tobacco manufacturer. During his time at Altria, Diatelevi has held various senior executive roles, including Vice President Region Sales and Vice President of Sales Operations. His responsibilities included customer service and supply chain logistics, trade marketing, sales analytics, sales infrastructure, and state and trade relations. In addition, Diatelevi was instrumental in leading the strategic analysis and creation of Ste Michelle Wine Estates’ future operating plans.

“As a co-founder it is an honor to be at a stage in the business where you have the opportunity to hire someone with over 20 years of tobacco and CPG experience on a national scale,” said Mandel. “I am excited to hand off CEO duties to Peter and work alongside him as the President of the Boldt Runners. Peter is the right person for the job, and I am confident in his ability to execute the plan and take this company to the next level.”

Skilled at evaluating organizational and operational efficacy, and implementing solutions that improve ROI, Diatelevi will be instrumental in helping the Company complete its $5 million Series A fundraising round, of which to date, the Company has raised $3 million. The funds will go toward hiring experienced CPG executive talent, enhancing in-house manufacturing, and executing the go to market strategy at both retail and online.

“I am honored to be leading the Boldt Runners Corporation and joining such an amazing team. In this evolving product space, the Cannadips brand is off to a great start. We are extremely fortunate to have outstanding partners that bring strong operational expertise and a true spirit of innovation. I look forward to driving the future success of the Cannadips brand and technology platform.”

AxisWireAugust 18, 2020

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Founder Case Mandel moves to President and Chairman

Humboldt, CA – August 18, 2020 /AxisWire/ Boldt Runners Corp. (the “Company”), the exclusive licensee of Cannadips CBD, the Original Smokeless Dip Pouch with CBD, is pleased to announce the appointment of former Altria executive, Peter Diatelevi, as Chief Executive Officer. Peter will assume day to day leadership of the Company and will also join the Company’s Board of Directors.

As Diatelevi takes his place as CEO, the Company’s co-founder Case Mandel will move into an operational role as President and will continue to lead product innovation within the organization. Mandel has also been appointed Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors and will continue to oversee the direction of the product and brand.

Diatelevi has over twenty years’ experience leading field sales and sales operations at Altria Group, Inc., the largest U.S. tobacco manufacturer. During his time at Altria, Diatelevi has held various senior executive roles, including Vice President Region Sales and Vice President of Sales Operations. His responsibilities included customer service and supply chain logistics, trade marketing, sales analytics, sales infrastructure, and state and trade relations. In addition, Diatelevi was instrumental in leading the strategic analysis and creation of Ste Michelle Wine Estates’ future operating plans.

“As a co-founder it is an honor to be at a stage in the business where you have the opportunity to hire someone with over 20 years of tobacco and CPG experience on a national scale,” said Mandel. “I am excited to hand off CEO duties to Peter and work alongside him as the President of the Boldt Runners. Peter is the right person for the job, and I am confident in his ability to execute the plan and take this company to the next level.”

Skilled at evaluating organizational and operational efficacy, and implementing solutions that improve ROI, Diatelevi will be instrumental in helping the Company complete its $5 million Series A fundraising round, of which to date, the Company has raised $3 million. The funds will go toward hiring experienced CPG executive talent, enhancing in-house manufacturing, and executing the go to market strategy at both retail and online.

“I am honored to be leading the Boldt Runners Corporation and joining such an amazing team. In this evolving product space, the Cannadips brand is off to a great start. We are extremely fortunate to have outstanding partners that bring strong operational expertise and a true spirit of innovation. I look forward to driving the future success of the Cannadips brand and technology platform.”

About Boldt Runners Corporation

The Boldt Runners Corporation is based in the heart of Humboldt County, California. Boldt Runners manufacturers, markets and sells Cannadips CBD – the Original Smokeless Dip Pouch with CBD, which has been built on the same values of quality, craftsmanship, and innovation that have made the Humboldt County region world-famous. Since 2016, Cannadips CBD has been paving the way to a full flavor experience for traditional dippers without tobacco or nicotine. Cannadips CBD comes in five core flavors; American Spice, Natural Mint, Tangy Citrus, Tropical Mango, and Fresh Wintergreen and can be found in over 5,000 stores nationwide. Cannadips CBD is on a growth trajectory and is poised to provide more fantastic flavor and form options for the traditional adult smokeless tobacco consumer looking for alternatives. No tobacco, No nicotine, All flavor. For further information please check out www.cannadipscbd.com.