Episode 15

015 Fluence - Progress & Challenges For the Global Cannabis Market

Published on: 16th August, 2023

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Ever wondered why Germany plays such a pivotal role in the European cannabis industry? Join your host, Michael Williamson, as he speaks with Timo Bongartz, General Manager of Fluence, in an engaging discussion exploring the fascinating world of cannabis cultivation and lighting. Michael and Timo shed light on the complexities of obtaining a prescription for medical cannabis in Germany and discuss potential shifts in this landscape.

They address the progress and challenges of the cannabis lighting industry, the need for market correction and standardization and the intricacies of managing complex business models. They explore the future of Europe’s role and the steps necessary for swift development. Through analysis of pilot projects in Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands and their potential impacts on the supply chain, you’ll discover why the German cannabis market is crucial for international stakeholders and how the country's healthcare system influences patient access to medical cannabis.

Key Takeaways

  • 00:00 - Vertical Farming and German Cannabis Market
  • 13:28 - Cannabis Industry Challenges and Progress

Memorable Quotes

"In 2015, LED lighting for crops was very special, but today it is an accepted and applied technology."
For me personally, it's important to make the first steps. They are always the hardest, but once you start going, you go on."

Connect with Fluence

Timo on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timo-bongartz/

Fluence website - https://fluence.science/

Fluence on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FluenceLED

Fluence on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Fluence_LED

Fluence on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fluence_led/

Fluence on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluence-led/

Fluence on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/FluenceLED

Connect With Pipp

Pipp Horticulture Website - https://pipphorticulture.com/

Pipp Horticulture YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4nNnNCiwS5k5GX7BaXIrbA

Pipp Horticulture - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pipphorticulture

Pipp Horticulture Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pipphorticulture/

Pipp Horticulture LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/18333737/

Pipp Horticulture Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/pipphorticulture/



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Cultivation Elevated - Indoor Farming, Cannabis Growers & Cultivators - Pipp Horticulture
If you are a grower or owner looking to optimize your existing or new cultivation facility or anyone looking to cultivate more in less space, then this is the show for you. Each week, join Host Michael Williamson as he travels across the country, to explore the world of vertical farming and the future of cannabis and food production through his conversations with leading industry operators, growers and executives who are demonstrating success and resilience as growers and cultivators. Each episode provides stories and key insights that will inspire and show you first-hand, how each of these companies have overcome challenges, and found their own path to success. Brought to you by Pipp Horticulture.

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