EXCLUSIVE: DoorDash Reveals Why It’s Betting On THC, CBD Delivery
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.
The move isn’t happening in a vacuum. Globally, major delivery players are testing the waters with cannabis, signaling a growing convergence between the legal weed industry and mainstream e-commerce. In Canada, Uber Eats (NYSE:UBER) partnered with cannabis retailers to deliver dispensary-grade marijuana. 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.
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At first glance, the move fits neatly into DoorDash’s broader ambitions. The company has aggressively expanded beyond restaurant takeout, becoming the largest alcohol delivery service in the U.S. while ramping up grocery and retail offerings. Adding hemp-derived THC products to the mix serves multiple …