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In 1993, Josh Kesselman sold almost everything he owned and moved into a friend’s storage shed in Florida to bring his passion for rolling papers into his first retail store. Over the decades, he’s produced an insanely legendary number of custom papers and devices, but he’s best known for his RAW brand and giving back to the community. His ever-expanding domain now includes the iconic High Times magazine, where he serves as owner and publisher. His mission to restore High Times to its former glory has been profiled in both The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

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December 19, 2025

HBI Innovations Announces Legal Victory Over International Copycats

HBI Innovations, led by founder Josh Kesselman, secures legal victory against international copycats impersonating the company.
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December 19, 2025

Josh Kesselman, HBI Innovations Founder, Interviewed by CelebStoner about High Times Purchase

Josh Kesselman, founder of HBI Innovations and RAW®, spoke with CelebStoner about his $3.45 million acquisition of High Times magazine.
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December 19, 2025

Josh Kesselman, HBI Innovations Founder, Speaks with the New York Times about the Acquisition of High Times

Josh Kesselman, founder of HBI Innovations and RAW®, spoke with the New York Times about his $3.5 million acquisition of High Times magazine.
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December 19, 2025

Josh Kesselman, HBI Innovations Founder, Announces Purchase of High Times

Josh Kesselman, founder of HBI Innovations, announced the exclusive $3.5 million purchase of High Times magazine, Cannabis Cup, and associated assets, partnering with former co-owner Matt Stang.
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Letter from Senai International to Josh Kesselman
Letter from Home Fur Good
RAW Giving Letter from AZ Coalition
Letter from Water is Life Ethiopia
Letter from Last Prisoner Project
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Why RAW planted 420,000 Trees for 4/20

Josh Kesselman's contribution to bolster The Weldon Project’s ongoing efforts to support individuals negatively impacted by cannabis laws.

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RAW Rolling Papers Donates $100,000 to Weldon Project

Josh Kesselman's company, HBI International, has collaborated with Trees for the Future to sponsor the planting of 420,000 trees to help save the planet.

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RAW Rolling Papers and the Justüs Foundation Pass the Joint Back to the Pioneers of the Cannabis Space

New RAW Seeds Fellowship from RAW Rolling Papers and the JUSTÜS Foundation to be awarded to legacy cannabis operators who built the cannabis industry.

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Josh Kesselman: How RAW Papers Went from Niche Product to Global Phenomenon

Josh discusses how cannabis legalization has impacted the rolling paper and smoke shop industries and how RAW Papers went from niche product to global phenomenon.

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Josh Kesselman, Founder of RAW Rolling Papers, Announces $100,000 Donation to Last Prisoner Project

By donating to organizations like the Last Prisoner Project, RAW and Josh Kesselman are demonstrating their dedication to social justice and using their platforms to spread awareness to their wide consumer base.

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Josh Kessselman Raises Awareness for the ASPCA

Josh, a passionate advocate for animal welfare, is kicking off an awareness campaign with a donation to the ASPCA.

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HBI Innovations Announces Legal Victory Over International Copycats

HBI Innovations, led by founder Josh Kesselman, secures legal victory against international copycats impersonating the company.

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Why RAW planted 500,000 Trees

Josh Kesselman's company, HBI Innovations, has collaborated with Trees for the Future to sponsor the planting of 500,000 trees to help save the planet.

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RAW Rolling Papers Donates $100,000 to Weldon Project

Josh Kesselman's contribution to bolster The Weldon Project’s ongoing efforts to support individuals negatively impacted by cannabis laws.

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RAW Rolling Papers and the Justüs Foundation Pass the Joint Back to the Pioneers of the Cannabis Space

New RAW Seeds Fellowship from RAW Rolling Papers and the JUSTÜS Foundation to be awarded to legacy cannabis operators who built the cannabis industry.

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Josh Kesselman: How RAW Papers Went from Niche Product to Global Phenomenon

Josh discusses how cannabis legalization has impacted the rolling paper and smoke shop industries and how RAW Papers went from niche product to global phenomenon.

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Josh Kesselman, Founder of RAW Rolling Papers, Announces $100,000 Donation to Last Prisoner Project

By donating to organizations like the Last Prisoner Project, RAW and Josh Kesselman are demonstrating their dedication to social justice and using their platforms to spread awareness to their wide consumer base.

Read More

Josh Kessselman Raises Awareness for the ASPCA

Josh, a passionate advocate for animal welfare, is kicking off an awareness campaign with a donation to the ASPCA.

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Joshua Kesselman, through the power of RAW, has contributed more than $3 million in direct cash contributions, plus in-kind contributions of about $200,000 to a wide variety of charities over the years. This has helped bring clean water to many thousands of people, including clean water to the Sisters of Mother Teresa hospital centers in Ethiopia, helped homeless pets in a no-kill rescue shelter, donated hundreds of thousands to help people experiencing homelessness, planted over 420,000 trees, and much, much more!