Core Insights - MJBizCon and Budist are launching the MJBowl, a bi-coastal competition to highlight the Most Valuable Products (MVP) from California and New York across five categories, with winners announced on December 4 [1][5] - The competition runs from August 14 to October 3, 2025, and is open to licensed cannabis companies in the respective states [2] - Judging will be conducted by Budist's panel of critics using a standardized scoring rubric to ensure credibility, with winning brands featured in consumer judging kits [3][4] Industry Context - The MJBowl aims to bridge the gap between East and West cannabis markets, promoting product excellence and national recognition for the cannabis industry [5] - Budist is positioned as a professional review platform, enhancing transparency and community engagement in cannabis product evaluations [8] - MJBiz is recognized as a leading B2B resource for the cannabis industry, producing the largest cannabis trade show, MJBizCon, which has been consistently ranked among the top trade shows in the U.S. [7]