Our Backstory

Atabis Group was born from a long-standing friendship and a shared belief in the power of hemp — a connection that runs directly through the Harrelson family.

Brett Harrelson, the face of Harrelson’s Own, is not only a celebrated actor and national kart racing champion, but also a lifelong vegan and passionate hemp advocate. He’s the younger brother of Woody Harrelson, the Hollywood icon and environmentalist who has long championed plant-based living and cannabis legalisation.

Brett, drawing on the Harrelson family’s deep-rooted belief in the benefits of hemp, led the creation of Harrelson’s Own — a premium cannabinoid brand grounded in organic integrity, simplicity, and effectiveness. Their first product, the Signature Blend Spray, took over a year to perfect and remains one of the only sublingual CBD formulations designed to deliver noticeable results within minutes.

The connection between Atabis Group and the Harrelsons goes beyond business — it’s personal. Founder Bobby Thandi is a longtime partner of the family, having previously collaborated with Sony Pictures on the Zombieland franchise — a relationship built on trust and shared values. Today, that partnership has evolved into a mission to bring Harrelson’s Own to the UK and Europe, with Atabis Group proudly serving as the brand’s exclusive importer and distributor.

This isn’t just about selling products — it’s about bringing to market what the Harrelsons themselves use, believe in, and stand behind. With honesty, clarity, and a calm, natural approach to wellness.