In this widely syndicated report on New York’s illicit cannabis market, Scott Mazza, founder of Vitality CBD, offers firsthand perspective on how unchecked gray-market storefronts and “gifting” schemes are complicating the state’s transition to regulated adult-use cannabis. Drawing from conditions observed upstate in Buffalo, Mazza underscores why enforcement, consumer trust, and regulatory follow-through are essential for legitimate operators seeking to compete in New York’s emerging legal market.

In this analysis of New York’s booming illicit cannabis market, Scott Mazza of Vitality CBD weighs in on how unchecked gray-market storefronts and “gifting” schemes are disrupting the transition to a regulated adult-use system. Drawing from conditions observed upstate in Buffalo, Mazza highlights the enforcement gap facing legitimate operators and explains why the persistence of illegal sales threatens consumer trust and the viability of compliant cannabis businesses entering the legal market.

In this Mother’s Day gift guide, Home Business Magazine features Vitality CBD among a curated selection of premium CBD brands, highlighting its organic sourcing, full-spectrum formulations, and clean-label standards. The article positions Vitality CBD as a wellness option for stress management and everyday discomfort, emphasizing its USDA-certified organic oils and commitment to transparency, purity, and non-intoxicating relief for working professionals and entrepreneurs.

In this educational feature, Vitality CBD draws on firsthand testing experience to highlight why third-party purity and potency testing is essential in today’s largely unregulated cannabis and CBD market. Using real product analyses and industry investigations, the piece explains how inaccurate labeling and lack of oversight put consumers at risk, while outlining practical standards like transparent dosing, organic sourcing, and independent lab verification that Vitality CBD views as critical for consumer trust and product safety.

In this MJBizDaily report on New York’s expanding illicit cannabis market, Scott Mazza of Vitality CBD provides on-the-ground insight into how unlicensed storefronts and “gifting” schemes are undermining the rollout of the state’s regulated adult-use market. Drawing from his experience operating in upstate New York and preparing for legal retail participation, Mazza emphasizes that trust, enforcement, and consumer confidence will be critical for licensed operators to compete against entrenched gray-market activity.

In this in-depth interview with Authority Magazine, Scott Mazza, co-founder and COO of Vitality CBD, shares firsthand lessons from building and leading a cannabis and CBD business during the industry’s early growth phase. Mazza discusses the importance of speed, experimentation, partner vetting, and capital discipline, while outlining how Vitality CBD approached organic certification, marketing strategy, and long-term credibility in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.