One of the fastest-growing hemp companies in the United States is expanding its manufacturing operations.
Cornbread Hemp, a producer of full-spectrum organic hemp products, has announced plans to invest $1 million to expand its Louisville operation.
Scaling Up Business
The expansion will allow the company to increase its presence in the Kentucky manufacturing community, while continuing to meet the needs of its growing customer base.
Cornbread Hemp will create 50 new jobs with the project, including production, fulfillment and sales positions.
The additional jobs will bring the company’s total Kentucky employment to more than 100 people.
“We are absolutely thrilled to receive these tax incentives from Team Kentucky,” said Cornbread Hemp Co-Founder and CEO Eric Zipperle. “This support reinforces the commonwealth’s commitment to fostering innovation and also allows us to accelerate our growth and continue creating meaningful jobs. As a startup, these incentives are crucial to helping us scale and bring our vision to life.”
Founded in 2018 by cousins Eric Zipperle and Jim Higdon, Cornbread Hemp produces full-spectrum organic CBD products sourced exclusively from Kentucky-grown hemp flowers.
These products include CBD gummies, oils, capsules, creams and balms.
“As a growing company, we are excited to contribute to the commonwealth’s thriving business ecosystem and look forward to the positive impact this partnership will have on our community, our farming partners in Kentucky and our customers nationwide,” said Jim Higdon, Cornbread Hemp Co-Founder and Chief Communications Officer.
Cornbread Hemp is the maker of the first-ever USDA-certified organic CBD gummies, the only USDA-certified organic THC gummies and soon-to-be-released hemp THC beverages.
The company is committed to producing high-quality, full spectrum hemp products for its customers.
“This project is generating quality jobs for the Louisville area and adds to the growing list of Kentucky companies choosing to reinvest in our communities,” said Governor Andy Beshear. “I want to thank the leadership of Cornbread Hemp for their commitment to quality and belief in all that the commonwealth has to offer.”
For more information about Cornbread Hemp, visit cornbreadhemp.com.
