CBD.fr VS Canebiera

Quality of CBD products offered

CBD.fr and Canebiera both emphasize the quality of their products. However, they differ in their approach.

CBD.fr is a distributor, not a producer. The site offers a varied range of products.

Products come from several countries, notably European ones like France and Switzerland. You can also find products from the United States or Uruguay. Among these products, some are organic. It is important to note that "organic" standards can vary from country to country, especially concerning agricultural cultivation.

CBD.fr also markets synthetic products such as VMAC (Various Mix Active Cannabinoids), which experts consider a legal alternative to HHC. Note here that HHC has been banned in France since June 2023.

You can also find THCP+, THCV, or H4CB flowers and resins, which are synthetic cannabinoids. So, organic but also synthetic!

Canebiera, on the other hand, is a CBD producing company. The founders are experienced farmers. The team also includes a geneticist specialized in plant genetics. Thus, Canebiera cultivates and produces its own flowers, which you won't find anywhere else.

The flowers offered are unique hybrids, with naturally high CBD levels. All their products are made from their own hemp plant cultivation. The cannabis plants are all from organic farming. Moreover, Canebiera is certified organic with the Ecocert label.

Thus, the brand cultivates and processes its own hemp in France, ensuring optimal traceability and quality.

CBD.fr's offers

CBD.fr offers a wide choice of products for consumers. The platform offers CBD oils, flowers, resins, VMCA products, CBD concentrates, capsules, cosmetic products, e-liquids, as well as products such as infusions and CBD-based food supplements. As you can see, the offer is very comprehensive.

In cosmetics alone, we counted 56 products, ranging from face cream to toothpaste!

A page we found interesting: the CBD for pets page. Products are distinguished by animal: dog, cat, and horse. Quite practical for searches. Here again, the proposals are varied: oil, CBD liver pâté, balm, or treats.

CBD.fr is a distributor and offers products from different brands, which allows it to adapt its offer.

Regarding flowers, here again the offer is diverse. You can find CBD small buds, buds, and CBD rocks.

CBD rocks are flowers surrounded by CBD oil and/or CBD crystals; they are hard and "heavy." These are processed products. The technical sheet mentions organic farming but it is difficult to know what is organic... the flower, the basic products for making CBD oil... The data is not very clear.

We note:

• A diverse offer with a very wide choice of products,
• Several stores in France,
• Products from several countries, in addition to France (Switzerland, Uruguay…),
• Processed flowers with a high level of CBD or synthetic cannabinoids,
• A lack of clarity regarding the origin and manufacture of certain products.

Canebiera's offer

Canebiera offers a more limited range of CBD-based products.

The brand sells:

• CBD oils with concentrations ranging from 5 to 20%,
• Distillate for vaping,
• Infusions (6 recipes),
• 9 unique varieties of CBD flowers.

As for cultivation, all flowers come from organic farming, certified by the Ecocert label. The plants are grown organically and in greenhouses (Green house).

One of Canebiera's qualities is that each flower variety is unique. Created or selected by the geneticist, the flowers are the result of several years of work. The brand offers flowers with a naturally high CBD content as well as powerful and varied terpene profiles.

Regarding oils, Canebiera currently offers only a Broad spectrum oil. The oil is available in 4 concentration types: 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%. Broad spectrum oil is THC-free.

NB: To learn more about broad spectrum, full spectrum, and CBD isolate, consult our article on the subject here

For vaping, head to the Distillate page. 4 different flavors are available for order. Its quality is superior; it is a pure and 100% natural product. No added food coloring, preservatives, or other synthetic products. It is sold in pre-filled cartridges, each containing 50-55% CBD and over 70% cannabinoids.

Prices are generally slightly higher. To counteract this potential barrier to purchase, the brand offers sales and discounts on bulk purchases.

What to remember about Canebiera:

• A well-thought-out product range,
• Varied prices (from €3.5 per gram for flowers, up to €20 for distillate),
• Only one full-spectrum distillate and one broad-spectrum oil (top quality),
• Unique and 100% natural flowers with naturally high CBD levels,
• Products made from hemp plants cultivated by Canebiera,
• Clear and transparent origin, 100% organic and made in France.

Beyond choice, CBD.fr can boast of offering attractive prices on some of its products. The site often announces promotions and offers CBD, I quote, "cheap". The company advertises itself as the cheapest online store offering the best cheap CBD.

Delivery prices for online orders are attractive. For delivery to a relay point, consumers will pay €3.90 (Colissimo). If you are looking for speed, you can opt for Chronopost delivery, but it will be more expensive. CBD.fr also has several stores in France (mostly franchises).

For online orders, Canebiera offers free delivery for purchases over €60.

If you order less, expect to pay a little over €6 for delivery via UPS (the only possible delivery option, offering very good service quality and, above all, maximum security).

You can also pick up your package for free via click and collect in Aix en Provence and its surroundings.

Canebiera is also a reseller for professionals. The company offers its products under white label to distributors. Thus, you can buy them in tobacco shops, specialized stores, and pharmacies. Find sales points on the Instagram page, or send an email to contact@canebiera.com.

Both sites offer fast delivery solutions (between 48h and 72h).

Positive consumer reviews!

Customer reviews for CBD.fr are generally positive, with overall satisfaction regarding product quality and customer service. Reviews are mostly collected following an order or purchase.

CBD.fr users particularly appreciate the variety of available products and the speed of delivery. Canebiera customers, on the other hand, praise the value for money, the made in France aspect, and the organic certification.

The most popular products at Canebiera are the broad-spectrum oil and CBD flowers. The oil is widely appreciated by users. They praise its quality and effectiveness. They mainly order the oil for its pain-relieving properties and its performance on sleep disorders.

As for the flowers, they are distinguished by their aromas, tastes, quality, and effects. They are praised by CBD experts.

You can find the test results on the site: testeur de CBD

Reviews of Canebiera are essentially positive from both consumers and industry professionals. A valued recognition!

It should be noted that Canebiera has an average rating of 4.9/5 on Trustpilot, based on 177 reviews, while CBD.fr has an average rating of 4.6/5 based on 120 reviews.

Despite the overwhelmingly positive reviews, certain critical points are raised by customers of both platforms.

For CBD.fr, some users mention product-related issues. Flower sachets containing too many seeds, average effectiveness, product-related adverse effects (headaches).

Others highlight a defect in transactions (account debited but order canceled, refund issues...). Some report difficulties reaching customer service by phone.

The worst rating on Trustpilot is 1 star. Reviews come from two main sources: Trustpilot and the Société des avis garantis website. On the latter, there are more reviews, and the worst rating given is 1/5 (this concerns 1% of consumers). We note that the overall rating is 9.4/10, which is equivalent to 4.7/5. A respectable score.

Regarding Canebiera, guaranteed reviews come from the Trustpilot website. The worst rating given is 3/5. The main problems raised concern high shipping costs (delivery via UPS), one customer states that the product is good but lacks instructions (referring to the oil). Finally, another highlights the high price of certain products (here, the oil).

A final point about reviews that seems important to highlight: the platforms used.

Trustpilot is an "open" platform, unlike "Société des avis garantis", which is a "closed" platform. The difference may seem insignificant to you, but it is important. Let me explain.

Open platforms (Facebook, Google My Business, or Trustpilot) are accessible to everyone, without necessarily proving a purchase experience. Closed platforms (Société des avis garantis, Trusted Shops...) only collect reviews from people after a purchase.

Dissatisfied customers tend to prefer "open" platforms, which are easier to access, to leave their feedback.

Thus, it is likely that "open" platforms tend to have lower ratings than "closed" platforms, due to the ease with which dissatisfied customers can leave their reviews there.

Why this information? To encourage you to compare ratings from the same platform in order to have an impartial judgment.

The importance of cultivation

CBD, or cannabidiol, is a molecule derived from hemp, a plant renowned for its numerous therapeutic properties. To get the most out of the natural benefits of CBD, it is essential to prioritize products from organic farming. Why?

Well, you should know that hemp is a bioaccumulator plant, which means it absorbs elements present in its environment, whether beneficial or harmful.

By choosing organic CBD products, you ensure that the plant has been grown without pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers, thus preserving its quality and beneficial properties.

Furthermore, organic farming respects the environment and promotes biodiversity, thereby contributing to sustainable development.

Conversely, non-organic CBD products may contain residues of chemical substances, or even synthetic additives, which harm CBD's reputation and can cause undesirable effects, and are potentially dangerous to health.

Indeed, added synthetic molecules can lead to allergic reactions or other health problems in consumers. Some manufacturers add flavors (terpenes), or spray CBD on flowers (to increase the CBD content).

The worst being to add synthetic psychotropic molecules.

The newspaper Le + du 20h, broadcast on March 21, 2024, denounces these practices. In this report, Dr. Florent Légalité, head of research and development at Labostark, highlights the fact that we do not know the interactions that synthetic molecules can have with receptors (of the endocannabinoid system). According to him, it is possible to have psychiatric problems, coma problems, memory loss.

You can watch this report here (starting at 19 min).

To preserve CBD's reputation and ensure consumer safety, it is crucial to prioritize products from organic farming, certified by recognized organizations, and to check the origin of raw materials.

By choosing organic CBD products, you ensure you benefit from the plant's natural properties while protecting your health (and the planet!).

To learn more about CBD products, we have published a guide How to choose quality CBD?. In this article, we accurately address the different factors to consider; consult it for more information.

The Origin of CBD

We're not going to lie to you, we advocate for made in France ! It's not about chauvinism here, well, not entirely...

First of all, from a point of traceability and quality. Indeed, by choosing CBD products from France, you benefit from optimal traceability, from hemp cultivation to the processing and marketing of finished products. French producers are subject to strict regulations and regular controls, guaranteeing the quality and safety of the products.

Secondly, for respect for the environment and sustainable development. French CBD producers are committed to an environmentally friendly approach. By favoring made in France CBD products, you also help reduce the carbon footprint associated with transport.

Finally, and admittedly, here, the argument is a little chauvinistic, for supporting the local economy. By buying CBD products from France, you contribute to the development and sustainability of an emerging and job-creating industry.

Type of extraction

There are several methods for extracting CBD, each with its advantages and disadvantages. The most common method is supercritical CO2 extraction, which uses carbon dioxide under high pressure to separate cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant. This method is effective  and produces a pure final product, with total respect for the plant. The disadvantage is that it requires expensive equipment.

Another method is ethanol extraction, which involves soaking the plant in alcohol to extract the active compounds. This method is less expensive and simpler, but it can leave solvent traces in the final product and degrade some beneficial compounds.

As you might have guessed, the extraction methods used can also influence the price of the final product, as well as its quality.

In conclusion, when choosing between CBD.fr and Canebiera, it is essential to consider several factors, including quality, product origin, but also customer reviews, value for money, and especially your intended use!

CBD.fr, as a distributor, offers a wide range of products at attractive prices, thus meeting the expectations of budget-conscious consumers. However, it is important to remember that reduced-price products should not come at the expense of quality. Indeed, lower quality products may contain synthetic molecules, leading to undesirable health effects for consumers.

Canebiera stands out for its commitment to organic farming and quality, being Ecocert certified and cultivating its own hemp in France. By supporting Canebiera, you encourage a human-sized company and local producers who prioritize the quality and traceability of their products.

We advise you to take a responsible approach to your CBD choice. First, gather as much data as possible.

Practical information on CBD regarding its properties, uses, product quality, possible side effects, or the most suitable form for your needs. It is essential to first validate the desired benefits.

For what uses have you chosen CBD? To relieve chronic pain, for its benefits on sleep, to alleviate muscle pain…

How will you consume it and which form suits you? Oil, capsules, infusions… This will allow you to refine your request and your expectations.

Consult our guides on the subject: How to consume CBD? or Choosing the best CBD brand.