Green Monke, an award-winning hemp-D9 THC beverage brand, announced the launch of two new flavors—Orange Cream and Lychee—expanding its Happy Soda portfolio to six flavors. This expansion follows the sell-through success of Green Monke's original four flavors, which have secured top positions in convenience and grocery channels nationwide.
The Happy Soda lineup has emerged as a national leader in the hemp beverage category, achieving the #1 SKU across 125 stores of a prominent convenience chain in Minnesota, #1 and tied-2nd SKUs in a THC drink test case across 13 stores of a leading convenience chain in Georgia, and two SKUs tied-4th across 14 stores of the same chain in South Carolina. Additionally, it ranked as the tied-4th SKU across 18 stores of a grocery and convenience chain in Georgia and the #1 alcohol alternative at Pabst Theater Group venues in Wisconsin.
Pat Gleeson, President of Green Monke, stated that the first four flavors built the foundation, proving that Happy Sodas resonate with consumers and win in diverse retail settings. The new flavors, Orange Cream and Lychee, are crafted with Green Monke's signature balanced blend of 10mg THC and 10mg CBD. Orange Cream offers a nostalgic fusion of ripe orange and smooth vanilla with only 5g sugar, while Lychee is the brand's first sugar-free SKU in the U.S., featuring 15 calories and 0g sugar for a guilt-free alternative to alcohol.
Both flavors are available nationwide, addressing growing consumer demand for better-for-you beverages that serve as alcohol alternatives. While available coast-to-coast, the flavors were specifically crafted for Florida, which represents one of the most attractive opportunities for hemp beverage expansion due to its large population, over 140 million annual visitors, and rapid adoption of hemp-infused beverages. The Florida launch will be supported by an integrated marketing campaign including influencer partnerships and event activations.
Gleeson emphasized that Florida is a significant growth market, and with proven category leadership and strong distribution, Green Monke is positioned for success. The brand's strategy includes partnerships with major entities like Cookies and the Oak View Group, further expanding its reach in social and entertainment settings. For more information, visit https://www.greenmonkehemp.com/s/shop.
