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From Sacramento Growers to International Markets
Grow World
In this episode, Kevin Vu, founder of Indoor Sun Hydro and partner at Faven Lighting, shares his insights on how the Sacramento and worldwide cannabis industry is moving forward. Listen to an industry leader's thoughts on international markets, where to expand and why, what quality cannabis means for exporting countries, and of course, what is the role of California - Sacramento on all of these. Come listen and get some advice from Kevin Vu who once started on a little shop and now owns several hydro stores in the US and is thinking about expanding internationally! Episode Brought to you by the top trial campaigns inside Grow World: Faven: [https://app.growworld.com/trial/faven-lighting/r/recutWhuquopIdsrQ](https://app.growworld.com/trial/faven-lighting/r/recutWhuquopIdsrQ) Quest: [https://app.growworld.com/trial/quest-environment-control-design/r/recuzqhbymu80nhze](https://app.growworld.com/trial/quest-environment-control-design/r/recuzqhbymu80nhze) United: [https://app.growworld.com/trial/united-nutrients/r/rec1sK6974L2WJvp9](https://app.growworld.com/trial/united-nutrients/r/rec1sK6974L2WJvp9) Summer Blues: [https://app.growworld.com/trial/summer-blues-optics/r/recJ1GCGRUmSLkF4S](https://app.growworld.com/trial/summer-blues-optics/r/recJ1GCGRUmSLkF4S) 00:00 Intro 03:36 How Kevin got to Sacramento and family history 07:39 Kevin Empire starting with Indoor Sun Hydro 10:10 Learning from many mistakes 12:01 Success by making our customers better 14:09 Under canopy lights and Faven as biggest developments 17:11 Increasing quality is what matters, not only yield 17:45 Price change 19:56 Kevins 4 stores 22:14 Future expansion for Indoor sun Hydro 23:18 Mexican market 25:27 Nothing will stop the industry from rolling - demand is there 26:10 Future of the global markets 28:53 Exportation: cannabis doesn't get better over time 31:55 Colombian Market and How They Can Benefit from California's Experience 35:12 What does the future look like for the cannabis industry 45:00 Industry trends and models. Vertical Integration or specialization? 55:16 Domestic market vs Export 59:00 German Production needs and market 1:01:55 The magic behind California growers 1:05:52 Scaling up 1:10:29 Kevins Legacy Secure some deals from our partners! [https://www.summerbluesoptics.com/](https://www.summerbluesoptics.com/) ("GROWWORLD") 10% off đź”” Subscribe to stay updated on our latest episodes. đź‘Ť Like, share, and comment your thoughts below - we love hearing from our community! Credits: Host- Nick Morin ([https://www.instagram.com/nick_morin/](https://www.instagram.com/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
$100M Greenhouse Exporting 65% Colombia Cannabis
Grow World
Get an exclusive tour of Clever Leaves, an EU-GMP-certified cannabis vertically integrated powerhouse strategically located a few hours from Bogotá, Colombia. In this video, we delve deep into how Clever Leaves built their facilities, company culture, target markets, and the strictest requirements they must comply with to succeed in the industry. From innovative extraction techniques to sustainable practices, witness firsthand how Clever Leaves set new standards in pharmaceutical-grade cannabis production for global markets. Watch inside this $100M greenhouse and watch how they got to export 65% of Colombian cannabis in 2023. 00:00 Intro 04:40 Clever Leaves Location and sorroundings 06:16 Clever Leaves pushing the local economy 06:43 Meet Julian Wilches Chief Regulatory Officer tour Extraction Lab Tour 07:40 Clever Leaves base products for oral solutions 07:59 GMP requirements for developing a product 09:04 Tour Clever Leaves R&D lab 09:31 Trying some of the products 10:48 Clever Leaves background and founders 11:10 Exportations and target markets 11:34 $100M dollars invested in people and sustainability 13:00 Certified Carbon neutral company 14:40 Towns Neo-gothic church 15:25 Property size and water reservoir - reclamation 16:58 Tour of the Greenhouses 17:27 Plague control 18:35 Launching strains into the market 18:47 Meet Juan, Clevers agro-industrial engineer 20:10 Clevers Mojo culture 21:24 New strain development 21:55 Clevers staff dedication 22:33 Intro to lake Tota 24:20 Amazing lunch in lake Tota
Fight for Cannabis Legalization in Colombia
Grow World
In this episode, we sit down with Juan Carlos Losada, a Colombian politician and a key advocate for cannabis legalization. As a representative for Bogota, animal rights activist, and passionate vegan, Juan has been at the forefront of pushing for change in Colombia’s cannabis industry. 🌱 🇨🇴 Juan walks us through the complexities of cannabis in Colombia: Is it legal or illegal? He sheds light on the strange reality—it's legal to consume cannabis, but not to buy it—and how this fuels the illegal market. Whether you're a grower, consumer, or just curious about the industry, this episode is packed with insights on the future of cannabis in Colombia and beyond. 00:31 Grow World Community + Sponsors 04:13 Juan's Background 08:40 - Cannabis in Colombia: Legal or illegal? 12:42 - Colombia Cannabis Export Market 16:10 - Cannabis Legal Global Market 19:35 - Cannabis Fair in Colombia 20:26 - Regulation of Cannabis by Juan 26:07 - Education about Cannabis 28:28 - Alcohol vs Cannabis 31:01 - Future of Cannabis Market if it Becomes Regulated 35:00 - The market that Juan would like to emulate in Colombia 38:40 - Colombia at the Forefront of the Transformation 42:21 - Process for Companies to get in the Colombian Market 47:32 - How does the process of purchasing from other countries to Colombia work? 52:28 - #1 Reason Congress is Against Legalization 53:49 - Advice from Juan
Colombia's Most Advanced Cannabis Extraction Lab - Tarkus Pharmalab
Grow World
Get an exclusive tour of Tarkus Pharmalab, a GMP-certified cannabis extraction powerhouse strategically located just outside Bogotá, Colombia. In this video, we delve deep into how Tarkus Pharmalab is navigating the challenges of the emerging Colombian cannabis industry. From innovative extraction techniques to sustainable practices, witness firsthand how Tarkus is setting new standards in pharmaceutical-grade cannabis production for global markets. 00:00 Intro 4:08 Tour of Tarkus Pharmalab 4:39 Meet Andrea and Sergio Picón 6:26 Tarkus: Gateway to Global Cannabis Markets 8:00 Exploring Bogotá’s Usaken Flea Market 10:03 Inside Tarkus Pharma Lab’s Operations 13:24 Coffee in Colombian Culture 15:02 Local Fruits and Chantaduro Exploration 16:28 Tarkus’s Resilience and Innovation 19:53 Cannabis Products for Global Markets 21:38 Interview with Rosa Puentes 24:44 Final Thoughts on Bogotá’s Drought and Tarkus’s Future
Colombia: Cannabis Goldmine?
Grow World
Dive deep into the complex world of Colombia’s cannabis industry with Rosa Puentes, an expert on the front lines of both cannabis cultivation and cannabis extraction. Discover why Colombia, despite being one of the world’s largest cannabis producers, struggles to sell its product locally and abroad. Rosa sheds light on the overproduction crisis, the difficulties of exporting cannabis due to international regulations, and the impact of Colombia’s stalled legalization efforts. Whether you're in the cannabis industry or simply curious about the challenges faced by producers, this episode uncovers the reality of Colombia’s cannabis market and why it remains "stuck."
$50M+ High-tech Cannabis Greenhouse in Colombia | Plena Global
Grow World
Grow World Tour of Plena Global's State-of-the-art facility and $50M+ high-tech greenhouses. Plena Global was born in 2017 with a vision to revolutionize healthcare with medical cannabis. Since then, they have put people at the heart of their business and collaborate with partners who share those core values. In 2019, Plena merged with Econnabis, a Colombian company led by innovative entrepreneurs. Together, they assembled a world-class team, drawn from local communities and different parts of the world, to consolidate as a global powerhouse in the supply of medical cannabis. Plena Global is becoming the world’s leading provider of B2B medical cannabis. Plena's vertically integrated operation ensures that quality and compliance are paramount at every stage of the process. Plena Global’s holistic approach to producing high quality medical grade cannabis is achieved through a superior level of expertise and care, implemented at all levels of our operation to ensure the highest quality product for our customers. To learn more about Plena Global you can visit their website: [https://www.plena-global.com/](https://www.plena-global.com/) Table of Contents 00:00 Intro 05:29 Background of Plena Global 06:20 Meet Mauricio Kraus of Plena Global 07:30 Growing Cannabis in Bogota 09:00 Cannabis Evolves in Colombia 10:00 Exploring in Bogota Colombia 12:00 Plena Global's High-tech Facility 12:47 Tour Plena's High-tech Greenhouses 16:36 Meet with Neo and Loreina 18:23 Casa Maria, Cannabis Consumption in Colombia 21:00 Cannabis Community In Bogota 23:00 Dolly Llamma 23:32 Ascending to Summit of Monserrate 25:50 Meet Alejandro of Plena Global 30:08 Outro
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
Stanley Brothers Exporting Colombian GMP Medical Cannabis to Australia
Grow World
Grow World Tour of the Foliumed GACP cultivation, where they are growing genetics from the Stanley Brothers and are exporting their Colombian GMP medical cannabis to Australia, Germany and more. Foliumed is a GACP compliant facility located in the countryside of Bogota, mainly focused on exporting to countries like Australia, Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, USA, Germany, and the UK. Although the Colombian market as a whole is mostly focused on exports, they can sell topicals and a limited portfolio of tinctures. Following GACP standards, animals are not allowed inside the cultivation area. All depictions of animals within this video were filmed well beyond the facility borders. Foliumed has had a broad impact on the global market, specifically in Germany, Australia, and Colombia. In Germany, at FoliuMed Pharma, they manufacture a full portfolio of soft gels caps and tinctures that are EU-GMP certified and currently commercialized in Australia and in the UK. In Colombia, they manufacture a full portfolio of topicals, dermocosmetics and tinctures under Colombian GMP standards mainly for export markets in LATAM. The ingredients include a portfolio of full spectrum extracts, distillates, isolates and tailor made formulations following EU-GMP standards. In Australia, they manufacture and commercialize oral solutions among other formulations manufactured under Australian GMP standards. They also commercialize inhalable dry flower grown in Colombia and marketed in Australia under GMP standards. To learn more about Foliumed, you can visit their website: [https://www.foliumed.com/](https://www.foliumed.com/) Table of Contents 00:00 Intro 01:15 Grow World Community 01:54 Valoya Lighting Trial 03:03 Anden Dehumidification Trial 03:31 Kaya Coir Coco Trial 04:01 ProKure Trial 04:22 Try Before You Buy 04:41 Episode Intro 05:40 Foliumed Background 07:12 Arriving at the Facility 07:35 Head of Colombian Cultivation 10:24 Foliumed's Global Reach 12:27 Tocancipa 13:33 Cofounder and CEO of LATAM Operations 15:28 Colombian Rose Cultivation 16:22 Cannabis and Rose Similarities 18:06 Beyond facility borders 18:30 Nemocon Salt Mines 19:32 Global VP of Flower 23:23 Zipaquira Salt Cathedral 24:17 Foliumed Genetics 25:08 Foliumed/Stanley Brothers Partnership 25:34 Behind the Scenes 27:10 Conclusion
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