Over the last few years, CBD has shown up on menus at coffee shops, juice bars and restaurants across the country. Here is why, and what businesses should know before adding it.
Why CBD came to menus
The 2018 Farm Bill made hemp-derived CBD legal at the federal level, and customer interest followed. Cafes added CBD lattes, juice bars added CBD smoothies, and bakeries tried CBD treats. For many businesses, a CBD item is a way to stand out.
The rules for food and drinks
The FDA’s current position is that CBD cannot be added to food or sold as a dietary supplement under federal law, and states have their own rules. Some states allow CBD in food and drinks, others limit or ban it. Many businesses sell packaged CBD products, such as gummies, instead of mixing CBD into menu items. Check your state and local rules before you add CBD to anything you serve.
Selling packaged CBD
A simple option for cafes and shops is to stock packaged CBD products near the register:
- Gummies are pre-measured, shelf-stable and easy for customers to understand.
- Topicals such as balms and lip balm make good add-on purchases.
Source lab-tested products
Whatever you sell, ask your supplier for a Certificate of Analysis for each batch, and keep it on hand for customers and inspectors. See how to read a CBD lab report.
Wholesale CBD gummies
Discount Pharms sells wholesale CBD gummies priced per gummy with a 500 minimum per flavor, in 25mg, 50mg and 100mg strengths and five fruit flavors. Every product links its lab report.
Shop lab-tested CBD
Discount Pharms CBD gummies and Airlie CBD topicals are made with hemp CBD isolate. Every product page shows its lab results and links the full Certificate of Analysis.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This article is general information, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor before using CBD, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or take medication.