Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web was founded in 2013 by the Stanley Brothers — seven siblings from Colorado who developed a unique hemp strain high in CBD and low in THC. The strain was originally called 'Hippie's Disappointment' for its lack of psychoactive effects, but was renamed Charlotte's Web after Charlotte Figi, a young girl with Dravet syndrome whose seizures were dramatically reduced by the extract.

Charlotte's story, featured in CNN's 2013 documentary 'Weed' with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, sparked a national conversation about CBD and medical cannabis. Families from across the country relocated to Colorado to access the extract, creating what became known as the 'CBD refugee' phenomenon.

Today, Charlotte's Web is a publicly traded company (CWEB on the Toronto Stock Exchange) and the most recognized CBD brand in the world. They maintain their own 700+ acre hemp farm in Colorado, use CO2 extraction, and publish comprehensive Certificates of Analysis for every product batch.

The company has invested heavily in clinical research, funding studies on CBD for anxiety, sleep, and athletic recovery. Their partnership with the Realm of Caring Foundation has helped thousands of patients access CBD and participate in observational research.