Budders Blog: What Is OCS Flow‑Through?

If you shop at Budders, you already know — our selection is one of the best in Ontario.  From craft cannabis to rare drops and rotating small‑batch releases, we put in the work every week to bring you top-tier products you won’t find everywhere else.

A major part of that?  The OCS Flow‑Through program — a special system that lets us bring in exclusive, limited, and small‑batch items directly from producers.

Here’s everything you need to know about it, and why it matters for your experience at Budders.

What Is Flow‑Through?

Flow‑Through is an Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) program that allows retailers like Budders to order products that are NOT part of the regular OCS warehouse inventory.

These are:
• Limited releases 
• Micro‑craft batches 
• New genetic drops 
• Rare formats 
• Early-access products 
• Small producer launches

This means many Flow‑Through SKUs exist in only a handful of stores — and Budders brings them in weekly.

Why Flow‑Through Matters for Budders Customers

Flow‑Through gives you something most stores don’t: access to unique products that rotate constantly, stay fresh, and offer exceptional value. Here's what it means for you:

1. Exclusive Strains You Won’t Find Everywhere 
Flow‑Through products aren’t part of the main OCS catalog, so they don’t appear in every store.  We choose the best of them to keep Budders’ menu unmatched.

2. Micro‑Craft Producers 
Small craft growers often use Flow‑Through to launch limited runs. 
This lets you try boutique cannabis that rarely hits mass market distribution.

3. Constantly Updated Menu 
Our team reviews Flow‑Through menus weekly to bring in the strongest value, quality, and terp profiles.

4. Staff‑Curated Quality 
We don’t order everything — we only bring in SKUs that meet the Budders standard: strong potency, impressive terps, good value, and trusted growers.

How Flow‑Through Works (Simple Breakdown)

Step 1: Producers list small‑batch drops on Flow‑Through. 
Step 2: Budders reviews, selects, and orders the top items. 
Step 3: OCS ships the product fresh from producers. 
Step 4: You get new exclusive items every single week.

Look for Flow‑Through Labels In‑Store Menu or ASK STAFF

When you’re shopping at Budders, look for these tags:

• Flow‑Through Exclusive 
• Small Batch Drop 
• Limited Release 
• New Craft Arrival 

These items are usually the first to sell out — and the first to get replaced by something new.

Why Budders Invests in Flow‑Through

Most stores skip Flow‑Through because it requires extra planning, ordering, and analysis. Budders embraces it because it helps us deliver:

• Better selection 
• Rare craft growers 
• Fresh product 
• Exciting weekly updates 
• Higher customer satisfaction 
• True value for repeat buyers 

98%+ of our customers are experienced cannabis consumers — Flow‑Through keeps the menu fresh and exciting.

Try a Flow‑Through Exclusive Today

Visit Budders in York, Mississauga, or Acton — or check your store’s live menu to see today’s exclusive drops.

New items arrive every week. 
Only at Budders.