015 Fluence - Progress & Challenges For the Global Cannabis Market

📺 Subscribe & Watch on YouTubeEver 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 Takeaways00:00 - Vertical Farming and German Cannabis Market13:28 - Cannabis Industry Challenges and ProgressMemorable 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 FluenceTimo on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timo-bongartz/Fluence website - https://fluence.science/Fluence on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FluenceLEDFluence on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Fluence_LEDFluence 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/FluenceLEDConnect With PippPipp Horticulture Website - https://pipphorticulture.com/Pipp Horticulture YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4nNnNCiwS5k5GX7BaXIrbAPipp Horticulture - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pipphorticulturePipp Horticulture Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pipphorticulture/Pipp Horticulture LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/18333737/Pipp Horticulture Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/pipphorticulture/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp