BudPop Highlights Rising Demand for Live Rosin Gummies as Consumers Shift Toward Solventless Cannabis Edibles

Q1 2026 survey shows 68% of respondents moving away from distillate-based gummies, with live rosin as the preferred solventless format.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:44am

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BudPop, a D2C hemp brand based in Los Angeles, recently released findings from its Q1 2026 internal customer survey conducted across more than 1,200 customers. The survey found that 68% of respondents had moved away from distillate-based gummies in favor of solventless formats over the past 12 months, with live rosin gummies being the preferred solventless format for 71% of that group.

Why it matters

The survey results highlight the growing consumer demand for solventless cannabis extracts, particularly live rosin, as customers seek out products that preserve the full spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes from the original hemp plant. This shift reflects a broader industry trend toward more natural and transparent extraction methods.

The details

Live rosin is a solventless cannabis concentrate produced using only ice water, heat, and pressure, without any chemical solvents like butane or CO2. This process retains the full-spectrum profile of cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids present in the original plant material. While live rosin has a lower yield and higher cost compared to distillate or live resin, it is increasingly favored by consumers for its more complete and balanced hemp experience.

  • BudPop conducted the Q1 2026 customer survey between January and March 2026.
  • Cannabis market tracking shows rosin products in licensed dispensaries grew 8% in dollar sales year-over-year, with the number of rosin SKUs on shelves rising 11% over the same period.

The players

BudPop

A direct-to-consumer hemp brand based in Los Angeles, California that produces hemp-derived cannabinoid products, including gummies, vapes, flower, and tinctures, formulated with American-grown hemp and manufactured in compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill.

Alex Mora

A quality assurance team member at BudPop.

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What they’re saying

“Our focus is on what's actually inside the product. The lab reports are not a checkbox for us. They're what every customer should ask for before buying anything in this category. When someone asks why live rosin costs more, the answer is in the COA.”

— Alex Mora, Quality Assurance Team Member

The takeaway

The growing consumer preference for live rosin gummies over distillate-based products reflects a broader industry shift toward more natural, solventless cannabis extracts that preserve the full spectrum of the plant's active compounds. This trend highlights the importance of transparency around extraction methods and lab testing for consumers seeking a more complete and balanced hemp experience.