Dulze’s Mango Chamoy Artisan Gummies officially earned a Bronze Medal (3rd Place) at the 2026 California Cannabis Awards, held in partnership with the California State Fair. The recognition places the brand among California’s top edible manufacturers while highlighting its unique approach to flavor innovation and premium cannabis-infused confections.
California has long set the standard for cannabis innovation, and earning recognition in the state’s official cannabis competition is an accomplishment few brands can claim. Every year, the California Cannabis Awards showcase the best licensed products across the state, recognizing cultivators and manufacturers whose commitment to quality, consistency, and craftsmanship stands above the rest. From legacy operators to emerging brands, the competition represents some of the most respected cannabis products available in the world’s largest legal cannabis market.
This year, thevMexican-owned candy brand known as Dulze added its name to that list.
One of California’s Most Respected Cannabis Competitions
Now in its fifth year, the California Cannabis Awards continue to grow alongside the California State Fair’s Cannabis Experience, celebrating licensed cannabis operators as an important part of California’s agricultural industry. The competition features more than 150 gold, silver, and bronze medals across numerous product categories, with additional Golden Bear trophies recognizing the state’s best overall products.
Unlike many cannabis competitions that rely solely on public voting or consumer popularity, entries are evaluated through a structured judging process that includes laboratory testing and expert sensory evaluation. Products are reviewed for quality, craftsmanship, appearance, aroma, flavor, and overall consumer experience, making each medal a meaningful industry achievement.
A Flavor That Breaks Away From Traditional Gummies
Dulze has built its reputation around creating cannabis edibles inspired by authentic flavors rather than conventional fruit candy.
Its award-winning Mango Chamoy Gummies combine sweet mango with the tangy, salty, spicy profile of traditional chamoy, creating an edible that reflects the flavors found throughout Mexican snack culture.
Instead of following the industry’s familiar formulas, Dulze has leaned into bold culinary inspiration while maintaining a focus on premium ingredients and consistent dosing.
As consumers continue looking for elevated edible experiences beyond standard fruit flavors, products like Mango Chamoy have helped distinguish Dulze in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Recognition That Reflects the Entire Team
Winning a medal at the California Cannabis Awards is about more than one product. It reflects the work that goes into formulation, manufacturing, quality control, branding, and the overall customer experience.
For Dulze, the Bronze Medal validates years of effort spent developing products that celebrate culture through cannabis.
“This recognition is incredibly meaningful for our team because we’ve always believed cannabis edibles should deliver memorable flavor experiences. Mango Chamoy represents everything Dulze stands for: authenticity, creativity, and quality. We’re honored to be recognized by the California Cannabis Awards and grateful to everyone who has supported us throughout this journey. This is just the beginning.”
— Chef Mike Moya, Founder of Dulze
Cannabis Continues Finding Its Place at the California State Fair
The California Cannabis Awards have become an important symbol of how far California’s regulated cannabis industry has come. Hosted as part of the California State Fair’s Cannabis Experience, the awards recognize cannabis alongside other celebrated California agricultural products, including wine, olive oil, cheese, and craft beer.
The event also provides educational opportunities, licensed retail sales, consumption lounges, and exhibits designed to showcase the state’s legal cannabis industry to hundreds of thousands of fair attendees each year.
The addition of cannabis to one of California’s oldest and most recognizable state traditions continues helping normalize the industry while highlighting the innovation taking place across licensed operators.
For Dulze, earning a Bronze Medal at the 2026 California Cannabis Awards marks another milestone as the company continues expanding its footprint throughout California.
Recognition from one of the state’s most respected cannabis competitions reinforces what many consumers have already discovered: thoughtful product development, premium ingredients, and authentic Mexican flavors can set a brand apart in one of the most competitive cannabis markets in the world.
As Dulze continues introducing new products inspired by bold culinary traditions, its award-winning Mango Chamoy Gummies now carry the distinction of being one of California’s officially recognized cannabis edibles—a testament to the creativity and craftsmanship driving the brand forward.
More Than an Award Winner: Exploring the Dulze Product Lineup
While the Mango Chamoy Gummies may have earned statewide recognition, they’re just one part of a lineup that has helped establish Dulze as one of the most unique edible brands in California. Rather than building products around familiar candy flavors, Chef Mike Moya has created a collection inspired by the flavors many people grew up enjoying throughout Mexico and the American Southwest. Every gummy is designed to combine authentic cultural influences with consistent cannabis dosing and premium ingredients.
The brand’s original microdose collection features Chili Watermelon, Horchata, Margarita Lime, and Piña Colada, with each package containing 100 milligrams of THC divided into fifty 2-milligram gummies. The smaller serving size makes them approachable for newer consumers while giving experienced users greater flexibility to customize their experience throughout the day.
As the company expanded, Dulze introduced larger-format gummies designed for consumers looking for higher-potency options. The award-winning Mango Chamoy Gummies quickly became one of the brand’s signature products, joined by Piña Loca, another bold flavor that continues the company’s tradition of bringing authentic Mexican candy and beverage inspirations into the cannabis space.
Most recently, Dulze expanded even further with its Max! Live Rosin Gummies, a premium collection infused with solventless live rosin. Available in Strawberry and Cucumber Lime, the Max! line builds on the company’s reputation for flavor while offering consumers a more full-spectrum cannabis experience using high-quality live rosin extracts.
Across every product, Dulze continues to focus on the same philosophy that has defined the brand since its launch: authentic Mexican-inspired flavors, carefully crafted formulations, and cannabis products that feel as memorable for their taste as they are for their effects.
That commitment to originality is one of the reasons the Mango Chamoy Gummies have now earned recognition among California’s best, and it continues to set Dulze apart in an increasingly crowded edibles market.
