Allegiant Pharma
One US penny per gram of dry flower. That’s the bold production cost goal Allegiant Pharma have set for mechanized hemp cultivation at their project in Tolima, north of Bogotá.…
Seed genetics: Feeling the strain
Experts say that Colombia’s diverse climatic and soil conditions mean it has the opportunity to become a global cannabis seed bank, and companies are racing to breed the perfect strain.…
Angelo Investor
Known as the father of the cannabis industry, Steve DeAngelo is an entrepreneur, activist, author and on-screen personality. He co- founded several iconic cannabis businesses, including Harborside, one of the…
Early applicant
Formerly a talent manager for renowned Colombian musicians, Mauricio Krausz discovered the benefits of medical cannabis at Barcelona’s “Cannabis Clubs”. When the Colombian government legalized medicinal cannabis in 2015, Mauricio’s…
Colombia on the “right” side of the United States’ failed War on Drugs
Key industry figures write directly for our new viewpoint section. This month, a former DEA Drug Task Force Commander argues that countries that recognize the benefits of medicinal cannabis are…
What do proposed reforms mean for Colombia’s cannabis growers?
Discover the good, the bad, and the in between parts of the latest cannabis reforms as CCI speaks to 20 local cannabis executives. By: Mat Youkee “I’ve had a lot…
David, Goliath and the government
The creation of Cannabis Salud – a public company that promises to destigmatize and boost cannabis research and development – marks a step change for the industry. It also raises…
Alliances ahead of the race
Medical alliances in the medicinal cannabis space promise education initiatives over commercial interests. Will this trend benefit patients and medical professionals in the long-run? By: Juliana Salazar, Legal Counsel CCI…
The story behind Expocannabiz 2019
Julian Tobar is the founder and organizer of Expo Cannabiz, a cannabis expo and Business conference with international speakers to be held in Cartagena May 9th-11th CCI: How did you…
Dose Days are Gone
The government’s decision to revoke the personal marijuana allowance won’t directly impact Colombia’s medicinal cannabis firms but it does raise questions about political support for the industry. By: Luke Taylor…
