Found was the first CBD concept store and cafe in Asia, established by Altum, as part of its mission to bring the life-changing benefits of cannabinoids back to the region.
In July 2020, the doors of Found’s flagship Sheung Wan location first swung open – in the midst of the pandemic – to offer a critically needed antidote as Hong Kong reported some of the world’s highest stress levels. Tucked away on a leafy Poho laneway, it was thoughtfully designed to provide a relaxing environment for people and pets to discover the benefits of CBD and CBG through a range of food, drinks and products.
It seems many Hong Kongers were ready for a plant-powered path to everyday wellness, as Found was warmly received by the local community and quickly established a loyal customer base.
Over the next 18 months, Found grow in popularity, range and footprint. Branded pop-ups appeared in a number of City'super and Lane Crawford locations, and additional Found stores were opened in Central Market, Discovery Bay and K11 Art Mall.
Its remarkable trajectory was sadly cut short in early 2022 when the Hong Kong Government announced its intent to ban CBD.
It seems many Hong Kongers were ready for a plant-powered path to everyday wellness, as Found was warmly received by the local community and quickly established a loyal customer base.
Over the next 18 months, Found grow in popularity, range and footprint. Branded pop-ups appeared in a number of City'super and Lane Crawford locations, and additional Found stores were opened in Central Market, Discovery Bay and K11 Art Mall.
Its remarkable trajectory was sadly cut short in early 2022 when the Hong Kong Government announced its intent to ban CBD.
Hong Kong is about to get its first CBD cafe. The venue will serve food, drinks and lifestyle products infused with cannabidiol, or CBD, a substance derived from the cannabis or marijuana plant...
We are grateful for the incredible support we received from our partners, customers and friends over the past two years.
While we are saying goodbye for now, it doesn’t mean goodbye forever.
We are heartened by the progress we made and more focused than ever on bringing the life-changing benefits of cannabinoids back to the Asia-Pacific region, in the markets where we are able to do so lawfully and meaningfully, so watch this space.
