Leafy8 Isn’t Going Anywhere: How Our In-House Kitchen Keeps Us Innovating

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By the Leafy8 Team | Last updated October 28, 2026

Leafy8 is not going anywhere. The hemp industry is changing, and more updates are coming in the months ahead. Even so, our stores in Orlando and Winter Park stay open, our online shop keeps shipping nationwide, and our kitchen keeps working. In this post, we explain how in-house hemp manufacturing lets us adapt to whatever comes next, and what that means for you.

The Short Version

  • We are staying put: Both retail stores and our online shop are open, and we are planning for the long term.
  • We make our own products: We hand-craft and package our edibles and liquids in-house in Winter Park, Florida.
  • We adapt quickly: Because we control the kitchen, we can adjust formulas, serving sizes, and packaging without waiting on anyone else.
  • We keep innovating: New products are always in development, built to meet whatever specifications apply.
  • We stay transparent: You can review our third-party lab results at any time.

Is Leafy8 Going Out of Business?A two-person couple walking out of a Leafy8 retail hemp store in Central Florida during warm afternoon light, with green potted palms flanking the open glass doorway and a blue delivery sedan parked out front.

No. Leafy8 is open and operating, with stores in Orlando and Winter Park, a nationwide online shop, and our own commercial kitchen. We plan to be here for the long term.

Hemp is a young industry, and young industries change fast. Standards, rules, and shopper expectations keep evolving. As a result, many customers have asked whether Leafy8 will still be here.

That said, some products may evolve as the industry does, and that is normal. However, our team, our stores, and our commitment to quality are not changing. Just as important, we built Leafy8 in a way that lets us adapt.

What Does In-House Hemp Manufacturing Mean?

In-house hemp manufacturing means a brand designs, makes, and packages its own products instead of outsourcing production to another company.

Many hemp brands hand their formulas to an outside factory. They then wait for production slots, minimum order sizes, and approvals. If something needs to change, the whole process starts over.

Leafy8 works differently. We hand-craft and package our edibles and liquids ourselves, using our licensed commercial kitchen. Our flower is sourced from a farm, and we portion and package it in-house. In other words, the people who design your products are the same people who make them.

How Does In-House Manufacturing Help Leafy8 Adapt?

Making products ourselves means we can change a recipe, serving size, or package without waiting on an outside factory. Here is what that looks like in practice.

  • Faster formula changes: If a product needs a different ingredient list or strength, we adjust the recipe in our own kitchen instead of waiting on a third party.
  • Small test batches: We can try new flavors and formats in small runs before they reach the shelves.
  • Flexible serving sizes: We can redesign serving sizes and packaging to match whatever specifications apply.
  • Direct quality control: Our team oversees ingredients, batching, and packaging from start to finish.

Food makers across the country rely on published good manufacturing practices to keep production consistent, and the FDA offers a helpful overview for small food businesses. Running our own kitchen lets us bring that same focus on consistency to every batch.

Will Leafy8 Keep Creating New Products?A metal tray of sugar-coated square hemp gummies in green, red, yellow, blue, and peach arranged on a stainless steel counter next to sample bottles with the Leafy8 logo and formulation notes.

Yes. Our in-house kitchen lets us keep developing new products to meet whatever specifications apply.

Innovation is not a new idea at Leafy8. From gummies to drinks to liquid shots, our team has always built products around what customers actually enjoy. Now that skill matters more than ever.

No matter what specifications come our way, we can reformulate, rework, and invent. For example, our team can develop new product formats, new flavors, and new ways to enjoy hemp-derived products. Of course, every new product still has to meet the standards that apply to it. Because we make it ourselves, we can build those standards in from day one.

What Stays the Same at Leafy8

  • Our local team: Real people are ready to help, in store and online.
  • Our transparency: Third-party results stay available on our lab results page.
  • Our stores: Our Orlando and Winter Park locations remain open for you to visit.
  • Our attention to detail: We keep caring about flavor, consistency, and quality in every batch.

How Can I Visit or Shop Leafy8?

The best way to see what we are building is to visit us. Stop by our Orlando or Winter Park store and talk with our team. Prefer to shop from home? Browse our Delta 9 collection online, and check back on our blog for updates.

Leafy8 FAQ

What is in-house hemp manufacturing?

In-house hemp manufacturing means a brand designs, makes, and packages its own products instead of outsourcing production. At Leafy8, that happens in our licensed commercial kitchen.

Is Leafy8 closing?

No. Our Orlando and Winter Park stores are open, and our online shop continues to ship nationwide. We are planning for the long term, and our in-house kitchen is a big part of that plan.

Where are Leafy8 products made?

We hand-craft and package our edibles and liquids in-house in Winter Park, Florida, using our licensed commercial kitchen. Our flower is sourced from a farm, and we portion and package it in-house.

Will Leafy8 keep releasing new products?

Yes. Because we make our products ourselves, we can develop and adjust new options quickly. That lets us keep innovating to meet whatever specifications apply.

Does making products in-house affect quality?

It gives us direct oversight of ingredients, batching, and packaging. We also publish third-party lab results, so you can review them yourself.

Are Leafy8 products lab tested?

Yes. We make third-party lab results available on our lab results page, so you can review them before you shop.

Where are Leafy8 stores located?

Leafy8 has two retail stores in Central Florida: Orlando and Winter Park. Our Winter Park store is open from 10am to 10pm. Visit either location and our team will help you find the right product.

Does Leafy8 ship nationwide?

Yes. Our online shop ships nationwide, and shipping options can vary by product and destination.

How can I keep up with Leafy8 news?

Visit either store, shop online, or check back on our blog. Our team is always happy to answer questions in person.

The Bottom Line

Leafy8 is not going anywhere. Our in-house kitchen gives us the freedom to adapt, improve, and invent, no matter how the industry changes. Thank you for shopping with us and trusting us. We are just getting started.

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