Carolindica, a North Carolina-based hemp industry leader, has secured five First Place awards in the 2025 GreenState Consumers' Choice Awards, as voted by consumers nationwide. The awards recognize excellence in cannabis and hemp products based on quality, performance, customer service, and brand appeal.
The company earned top honors in the categories of Top Retailer Nationwide, CBN Product for Mr. Sandman Gummies, Edible - Non-Gummy for THC Pops, THCa Flower for Carolina Kush, and Vape products. These wins demonstrate consumer preference for diverse hemp formats, from edibles and gummies to flower and vapes, reflecting broader market trends toward hemp integration into daily wellness routines.
Chris Karazin, CEO and Founder of Carolindica, stated that winning First Place in five categories is more than recognition of their products—it signals that consumers want, value, and enjoy hemp in all its forms. This mainstream enthusiasm reflects the rapid acceleration of the hemp market and growing appreciation for safe, compliant, and innovative hemp-derived products. Founded in Raleigh, North Carolina, Carolindica has become a leader in hemp innovation, crafting high-quality products with precision dosing, rapid onset of effects, robust lab testing, and exceptional flavor.
The GreenState Consumers' Choice Awards celebrate top products, dispensaries, and industry influencers, with winners determined by consumer votes nationwide. Carolindica's mission focuses on creating safe, enjoyable, and accessible hemp experiences for adults 21 and up, combining artisanal formulation techniques with strict compliance standards. The company handcrafts hemp-derived products in-house using cannabinoids including THCa, Delta-9, Delta-8, CBN, and CBD, tailored to different needs such as relaxation, focus, or creative inspiration.
This recognition underscores the expanding consumer base for hemp products and the importance of quality and trust in an evolving market. For more information, visit https://www.carolindica.com.


