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Kroger adds more CBD products to shelves

July 31, 2019

Kroger Co. is rolling out an expanded offering of cannabidiol items to 1,350 stores across 22 states this month.

The products are topical hemp CBD extra oils from Charlotte's Web, marking the largest distribution via a single retailer for Charlotte's Web, according to a Supermarket News report.

"Since its founding, Charlotte's Web has been on a mission to make CBD products available for as many people as possible," CEO Deanie Elsner said in a statement, according to the report. "This distribution reach through Kroger's market-leading network of grocery stores is an enormous contributor to our mission. We are very appreciative of Kroger and all of our channel partners for the continued progress in expanding access to hemp-based health and wellness products."

Veritas Farms Inc., which already sells CBD products via the Kroger Co. brand portfolio, is expanding its product from 945 stores to 1,350 stores.