Smoke Shop or Dispensary? First Hemp-Derived Products Dispensary Opens in Casselberry, Florida
December 10, 2022 – Florida Hemp Business Update
The Rise of Delta-8 THC & Other Hemp-Derived Products
The hemp industry is one of the biggest and fast-moving there is. Hemp-derived products like Delta-8 THC, HHC, and hemp-derived Delta-9 THC are taking the United States by storm. Leafy8 broke into this market as Orlando, Florida’s premier manufacturer of these items, and this month its hemp-derived dispensary in Casselberry celebrates its first anniversary.
One of Leafy8’s primary hemp-derived products called Delta-8 THC, is widely known for producing a milder elevation than the better-known Delta-9 THC. Unlike D-9, Delta-8 is often not as strictly regulated as cannabis-derived alternatives. This argument stems from the fact that most delta-8 is synthesized from CBD (cannabidiol), a commonplace, non-psychoactive chemical found in hemp. For reference, Congress legalized CBD, a form of cannabis, in 2018.
Delta-8’s rise is “a phenomenon that has taken the industry quite by storm,” says John Kagia of cannabis industry analysis firm New Frontier Data. It offers “fascinating insight into some of the growth and growing pains.”
There are no hard-and-fast statistics on sales of Delta-8. Delta-8 is available in vapes, gummies, and other forms. It has been the fastest-growing segment of the market for hemp chemicals for roughly the last year after wholesale CBD prices plummeted amid oversupply and other issues, says Ian Laird of data analytics company Hemp Benchmarks.
A box of 100mg Delta-9 THC Shots – Photo credit to Leafy8
Central Florida’s Newest Hemp-Derived Products Dispensary
After a few years in the CBD and supplement businesses, the owners of Leafy8 began distributing their handmade lineup of hemp-derived delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, and HHC products through their online and physical storefronts. Before long, numerous smoke shops and other retail outlets now sell Leafy8’s products. This is because Leafy8 keeps its products to a high standard, proven by its prominently posted lab testing results and certifications.
What Makes Us Different
Leafy8’s storefront is not like your typical smoke shop. There aren’t glass and water pipes everywhere, nor is the wall of disposable nicotine vaporizers present. Smells like burnt incense are replaced with hemp flower and cleaning products. After being buzzed in, a dispensary counter is waiting for you. A vast digital menu of premium Delta-8, Delta-9, HHC, and CBD products sits readily on the wall. Friendly, energetic staff greet you and answer your every question.
Similar to a typical dispensary, customers can sign up for a rewards program that discounts first-time orders by a whopping 50%(!!). After that, they reward shoppers with $15 off for every $250 spent. A QR code that links to the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from accredited laboratories appears on each product. These COAs break down the exact amount of cannabinoids in each product.
Leafy8 regularly makes its scientifically formulated products to ensure optimal freshness. You won’t be biting into a stale-infused rice crispy treat. Their cartridges show little to no oxidation and are made with some of the best cannabis-derived terpenes we’ve ever tried.
Leafy8 was founded on the principles of purity, potency, and safety. Not only did they want to manufacture the best hemp-derived products around, but the partners also wanted to ensure what they were consuming and selling was free from potentially hazardous impurities. They are advocates of the plant. It shows from the pride they take in their formulations and service.
You can visit their website at leafy8.com or visit their storefront at:
222 Wilshire Blvd
Casselberry, FL 32707
Facebook: @Leafy8
Instagram: @got_that_leafy