With many people discovering the benefits cannabidiol (CBD) can bring to a healthy lifestyle, it’s no wonder many more locations and stores are selling CBD products. There has been a steady increase of these natural plant extract infused products hitting the shelves of health and supermarket stores all over the country. Thanks to research and wellness advice found through CFAH and other health advice sites, CBD has made a breakthrough with consumers.
To help make purchasing CBD oils and other products more accessible, vending machines have begun to pop up in various locations. Due to the nature of CBD products, there are still parts of the world they cannot be sold, so here are some of the locations you can find them.
US States
CBD vending machines are not a new invention and have actually been around for many years. Emerging from Vancouver, Canada, this method of CBD delivery is super convenient and avoids having to queue in stores to make purchases. In US states where CBD is legal to sell, such as Colorado or Florida, CBD vending machines have made an appearance. With many more CBD companies looking at the potential for a vending machine, expect to see more on street corners, within established stores too, within the near future. Whilst not all US states have legalised marijuana use, the majority have recognised CBD as legal to buy and sell. Each state has its own limits on the amount of CBD and whether it can contain trace amounts of THC, the compound responsible for giving a “high” feeling. However, with most CBD products containing only trace amounts or no THC at all, the vending machine option could become more commonplace across the US.
UK and Europe
In the UK, there are CBD vending machines appearing in and around London within health food shops and beauty stores that sell CBD products. You’ll also find them throughout Europe including Germany, the Netherlands as well as Greece,Austria, and Luxembourg. As they contain trace amounts of THC or none at all, there is a much more accepted attitude towards CBD use in the UK and Europe. As the health benefits have been widely known for years, many more people are discovering how useful CBD products are as an alternative to other health products.
How do they Work?
In the same way a regular vending machine functions, CBD vending machines can range from an uncomplicated design to a much more interactive experience. Instead of the usual chocolate bars, crisps, and drinks commonplace with vending machines, you’ll find CBD oils, CBD edibles and CBD drinks amongst others. The more complex, modern vending machines have full touchscreen functionality that provides a full menu of products without the traditional glass front panel to see the products select and drop. Many also contain an age verification process, ensuring that CBD products are not sold to minors. This ensures a much more secure process and avoids the need to queue and discuss with a vendor.
Convenience is always a driver of innovation, so seeing CBD vending machines whilst CBD products are the buzz of the health community is no surprise. Expect to see more pop up near you in the coming years.
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