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Colombia, Largest Cannabis Market in the World? - Feat. Mauricio Krauz
Grow World
Exclusive Interview with Mauricio Krauz: A Colombian native bringing high quality cannabis cultivation and extraction to life in his home country.🇨🇴 This episode was brought to you by the top cultivation vendors for your commercial garden. Trial these products in your farm today! 1) Valoya: [https://community.growworld.com/c/trial-campaigns/valoya-trial-application](https://community.growworld.com/c/trial-campaigns/valoya-trial-application) 2) Growlink: [https://community.growworld.com/c/controls-automations/growlink-trial-application](https://community.growworld.com/c/controls-automations/growlink-trial-application) 3) Kaya: [https://community.growworld.com/c/trial-campaigns/kaya-coir-trial-application](https://community.growworld.com/c/trial-campaigns/kaya-coir-trial-application) 4) United Nutrients: [https://www.instagram.com/united.nutrients/](https://www.instagram.com/united.nutrients/) Part of the Crew: Use code: GROWCOLOMBIA for special deals! - VIBES Papers: [https://vibespapers.com/](https://vibespapers.com/) - FlowerMill [https://www.flowermillusa.com/](https://www.flowermillusa.com/) - Summer Blues Optics [https://www.summerbluesoptics.com/](https://www.summerbluesoptics.com/) Behind the Scenes: [https://community.growworld.com/c/colombia-behind-the-scenes/](https://community.growworld.com/c/colombia-behind-the-scenes/) Episode Topics 00:00 - Welcome to the Grow World Podcast 00:50 - Grow World Community 01:30 - Valoya Lighting Trial 02:32 - Growlink Trial 02:50 - Kaya Coco Coir Trial 03:10 - United Nutrients Trial 04:18 - Mauricio's Background 07:00 - Barcelona Social Clubs 08:18 - Learning the Business side of Cannabis 09:33 - Pioneering the emerging Colombian market 10:39 - Colombian Adult Use Legalization 13:52 - Getting Started in Colombia 16:30 - Exporting Cannabis Flower from Colombia 17:40 - Colombia Geography great for Cannabis Cultivation 18:48 - Colombia's Logistics 20:35 - Producing Cannabis at Large Scale in Colombia 21:05 - Investing in High-tech Greenhouses 24:46 - Pivoting to Export Flower from Colombia 27:30 - Colombia to become Global Cannabis Powerhouse 28:32 - Role of the US in Global Cannabis Markets 29:27 - Cannabis Regulation / Quality Standards 32:57 - Government Oversite in Colombia 34:50 - Hard to find Investors for Colombian Cannabis 35:22 -Differences between GMP and Non-GMP 38:31 - The "Global" Cannabis Market. In this episode, we delve into Mauricio's fascinating journey: 🎵 From the Music to Cannabis: learn how Mauricio's music career led him to the right contact for success in the cannabis industry. 🇨🇴 Laws and Regulations Colombia: Explore the challenges faced by cultivators in Colombia, the cultural shifts, and the rapidly evolving cannabis industry in Latin America. 🌿 Largest Cannabis Market in the World?: See first hand how Colombia is shaping up to become one of the largest cannabis markets in the world. 🚀 Crossing Borders: Mauricio explains the process behind cultivating and exporting Cannabis flower and other products to other countries around the globe. Whether you're a cannabis enthusiast, an aspiring grower, or simply curious about the industry, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge, personal stories, and professional insights. Don’t miss out on this captivating conversation with one of the leading figures in the cannabis world! 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated on our latest episodes. 👍 Like, share, and comment your thoughts below - we love hearing from our community! Credits: Host- Nick Morin Producer- Jason Sikorsky Lead Editor- Bao Nguyen Director of Photography- David Flores Camera Operator- Nick Price Camera Operator- Daniel Alvarez Production Assistant- Gustavo Razo
From Top American Grower to Global VP of flower in Colombia
Grow World
🌿 Exclusive Interview with Mark Ziegler: From Northern California to Bogota's Cannabis Scene! 🇺🇸 ➡️ 🇨🇴 Join us for an engaging and insightful episode of our podcast as we sit down with Mark Ziegler, an esteemed American grower hailing from Northern California, who has taken his expertise to new heights as the VP of Flower at Foliumed in Bogota, Colombia! This episode was brought to you by the top cultivation vendors for your commercial garden. In this episode, we delve into Mark's fascinating journey: 🌱 From the Fields of California: Discover how Mark's passion for growing began and the unique challenges and triumphs he experienced in the renowned cannabis culture of Northern California. 🇨🇴 Transition to Colombia: Learn about Mark's bold move to Bogota, the cultural shifts, and how he’s contributing to the rapidly evolving cannabis industry in South America. 🌿 Inside Foliumed: Get an exclusive look into Foliumed's operations, their innovative approaches, and the future of cannabis cultivation in Colombia. 🚀 Challenges and Opportunities: Mark shares his insights on the global cannabis market, the challenges he faces in his new role, and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. Whether you're a cannabis enthusiast, an aspiring grower, or simply curious about the industry, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge, personal stories, and professional insights. Don’t miss out on this captivating conversation with one of the leading figures in the cannabis world! 00:00 Welcome to the Grow World Podcast 01:21 Grow World Community 02:00 Valoya Lighting Trial 02:49 Kaya Coco Coir Trial 03:07 Anden Trial 04:32 Mark's Background 06:43 Challenges in Colombia 8:03 Hybrid Grow Style: Cannabis and Roses 8:58 Cannabis Migration to Colombia 9:33 Costs of Colombian Production 10:31 70 Cents Per Square Foot 🚀 11:15 No One Making Money in Cannabis 11:40 Advice for American Growers 12:34 Stanley Brothers Launch Australia 13:12 Selling 100 Kilos of Flower on Australia Bulk Market in 4 Days 14:32 Partnership with Stanley Brothers 17:28 Vertical Integration of Foliumed 17:52 Global Distribution of Foliumed 18:46 Colombia No Dispensaries Future Rec? 19:45 Future of Mark's Career and Foliumed 10 years 20:23 Competitive Advantages of Mark in Colombia 21:33 Pricing of EUGMP, GMP, Germany, Australia 22:37 Difficulties of Selling on International Markets 25:00 Educating the Growers of Foliumed 26:00 Foliumed Products, Santa Marta Gold Landrace, 12 feet tall 27:24 Kings of Cannabis, Vice, @strainhunters 28:50 Shopping for Cannabis in Australia, Prescriptions 30:34 @FirstSmokeoftheDay SourWavez, Breeders and Brands 31:33 American Brands like @officialbackpackboyz Going Global 32:19 Registering New Genetics in Colombia 33:26 The Purpose of Grow World: Connecting Fragmented Industry 33:44 Sign up to Sample Foliumed Products on Grow World 34:29 The Growing Environment in Bogota, Colombia 36:18 Bogota Water Droughts, Water Rights 40:09 Mark's Most Proud of in Foliumed, Hybrid Growing, Quality 41:14 Growing Up and Choosing Career Paths in Cannabis 42:42 Outro, Subscribe to Grow World YouTube Channel