In Latin America, Rappi hinted at a similar strategy, though details on its execution remain scarce.Now, in the U.S., DoorDash is inching into the space—not with high-THC dispensary products, but with federally compliant hemp-derived alternatives that contain no more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight.“Since 2020, DoorDash has been expanding to new verticals beyond restaurant delivery, including grocery, alcohol, retail and more to meet evolving consumer needs and expectations of convenience,” a DoorDash spokesperson told Benzinga in an exclusive interview.“As part of this evolution, DoorDash is facilitating the delivery of hemp-derived THC (no more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight) and CBD products via the DoorDash Marketplace.”
“Our goal is to offer consumers a seamless way to get products they want in a safe and compliant manner while helping local merchants reach new consumers,” the spokesperson added.
DoorDash Inc (NASDAQ:DASH), the local commerce behemoth that reshaped how Americans order food, is making a calculated foray into the cannabis-adjacent market with hemp-derived THC and CBD products.
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