Sky Wellness CBD Relax Disposable Vape Pen Named Finalist in CSP’s 2021 Retailer Choice Best New Products Awards
On October 1, 2021, CSP Magazine announced that Sky Wellness’ CBD Relax Disposable Vape Pen has been selected as a finalist in the 18th annual Retailer Choice Best New Products Awards Program. The recognition places the vape pen among the top innovative launches in the CBD/Hemp – Other category for the convenience‑store channel.
Product Overview
The disposable vape pen is formulated with all‑natural flavors—Blueberry and Guava Berry—and delivers 135 mg of high‑quality cannabidiol hemp oil per unit. It is free of THC, pesticides, and GMOs, and has undergone third‑party laboratory testing to verify safety and potency. Sky Wellness emphasizes that the product uses USA‑grown hemp and is manufactured in domestic facilities that meet certified clean‑room standards.
Industry Context and Trends
CSP’s award program evaluates new products introduced to c‑stores between June 1, 2020 and June 1, 2021. This year the contest expanded to three CBD categories, up from one in 2019 and 2020, reflecting the rapid growth and consumer interest in cannabidiol‑infused goods. Nominees were submitted by c‑store industry professionals, reviewed by editors of CSPDailyNews.com and CStoreProductsOnline.com, and then voted on by thousands of retail partners across 22 product categories.
Company Background and Commitment
Sky Wellness positions itself as a challenger brand in the CBD marketplace, offering a portfolio that includes Sky Wellness, CBDaF! D Oh Gee, EquineX, and RipD. Together these brands provide more than 100 affordable, premium THC‑free, isolate, and full‑spectrum hemp‑derived CBD products. The company states its mission is to help customers “feel better” by delivering wellness‑focused items backed by rigorous quality controls and third‑party verification.
Availability and Market Reach
According to the press release, the CBD Relax vape pen is legal in all 50 states under the 2018 Farm Bill. Sky Wellness products are currently sold online at skywellness.com, in nearly 1,400 convenience and specialty retail locations nationwide, and across 14 e‑commerce sites and marketplaces. The company projects that by the end of 2021 its CBD brands will be available in 4,000 C‑store, grocery, drug, and specialty retail outlets throughout the United States, as well as on more than a dozen popular CBD‑focused online platforms.
Recognition and Retailer Feedback
Thom Brodeur, CEO of Sky Wellness, commented on the achievement: “When we look at the vape products available in the c‑store channel, we’re pleased to see that retailers and consumers alike recognize our leadership as the feelings and flavors CBD company; that we are delivering on our promise to make quality premium CBD products that make our customers… feel better.” He also noted that the brand’s CBDaF! gummy product had previously won a CSP award, underscoring a pattern of innovation and retailer approval.
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