This Know Your Brand feature highlights Realeaf Botanicals. Realeaf Botanicals is a small, close-knit team made up of two husband-and-wife pairs, two sisters, a mother-and-son duo, and many lifelong friends who share a deep-rooted bond and a common passion for the plant. The brand launched exclusively in Illinois Sept. 10, 2024, with operations in Silvis.

Realeaf Botanicals mission is to support the State of Illinois in its decision to legalize lawful cannabis products for lawful cannabis users, drive a diverse workforce towards professional growth and the realization of personal potential, and provide sustainable, organic, premium cannabis in small, hyped-up “craft” batches for the residents of Illinois.

“The Realeaf Botanicals brand was born in the heart of a home,” said co-owner Cara Hammond. “Fueled by a shared vision and commitment, we designed the original heart-shaped, purple and green logo as part of our Illinois cannabis license application. That symbol of hope and purpose evolved over five long years into the sleek, black and white ‘RL’ logo used today. Throughout the waiting period, our belief never wavered. The creation of the Skyy Vape, Fyre Pre-Roll, and Rayne Gummy lines was inspired by unwavering faith—faith in the process, in the promise of the industry, and most importantly, in God. Just as God said, ‘Let the waters abound’ and ‘Let there be light,’ we trusted in divine timing and purpose, shaping Realeaf Botanicals into a brand rooted in faith, resilience, and creation.”

For the last six years, team members have seized the opportunity to meticulously refine their processes, ensuring that upon launch, their operations and products would set new industry standards.

“This period of preparation and development has been critical in establishing our commitment to excellence,” Hammond said. “Our diverse local team, all with roots in the local community, is at the heart of our operations. They are dedicated to producing premium cannabis products for cannabis lovers. This dedication to quality and community is more than a mission statement—it’s the foundation of everything we do. Every product that leaves our facility embodies the pinnacle of craftsmanship, reflecting our unwavering commitment to meet the discerning needs of our customers. Our journey has been one of continuous improvement and passion, ensuring that Realeaf Botanicals not only contributes positively to the cannabis industry but also to the community we are proud to be part of.”

Realeaf Botanicals product line includes (with more launching soon):

32 Variety of Vapes: Vape and cart flavors include Purple Urkle, Blueberry Dreams, Strawberry Fields, Grape Ice, and many more. New offerings include Dual Tank pens available in Strawberry Field/Banana Candy and Grape Ice/Green Apple Ice. The Clear Skies Cartridges are made from a house blend of cannabis-derived terpenes. The 2.5g pen is one of the largest available on the Illinois market.

Prerolls: Prerolls include the Fyre 1g pre rolls and the multi-pack Lytes. With a higher potency than flower, they give the customer more bang for their buck. The newly launched BonFyre blunt is 3g and infused with ghost train haze distillate.

Edibles: Realeaf Macros gummies are available in three flavors (blueberry and Watermelon) with 100mg and 50mg potency and (pineapple) at 25mg potency. The same three flavors also come as individual Rayne Drops. Realeaf also recently launched it peel-apart gummies, which have all three flavors in a fun layered gummy. The layers peel apart into individual doses of 25mg with a total potency for the whole gummy at 75mg.

Other recently released or soon-to-be released products include Realeaf Balm, RSO Full Spectrum Dablicators, Bubble Hash, and Rosin.

“Every product we craft is a reflection of our team’s talent, creativity, and relentless pursuit of excellence,” said Hammond. “New ideas flow freely, collaboration comes naturally, and innovation is always in motion. From infused pre-rolls to flavorful vapes and gummies, each creation is made with care, precision, and love. The vibes in our workspace are unmatched—supportive, energized, and full of laughter.”

Realeaf Botanicals is dedicated to making a lasting impact in the communities it serves.

“Our Charitable Giving Program focuses on supporting those who need it most,” said the owners. “We proudly stand with veterans, local children and families in need of shelter, and individuals incarcerated for the possession of cannabis. Additionally, we support families suffering from cancer, cancer research, and the use of cannabis to assist those fighting cancer. We also recognize the invaluable contributions of local volunteer fire and emergency services and are committed to giving back to those who protect and serve our communities. By partnering with these vital causes, we strive to make a difference that extends far beyond our business. Together, we grow stronger.”

The list of some of the charitable organizations Realeaf Botanicals includes The Last Prisoner Project, Tunnels To Towers Foundation, St. Judes Hospital, American Red Cross, YMCA of the Quad Cities, Wildwood Hills, Shiners Hospital for Children, Silvis Fire Department, News Joint Scholarship Endowment, and more.

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