Colombians know food
As soon as I entered the exhibition
centre, and walked up the entrance
ramp, I was greeted by the welcome
sight and smell of a hog roast. That
was a great start for me, I thought,
‘whatever happens at the show, at
least I know I’m going to be eating
well!’
This expo was a bit smaller than
previous instalments but the
atmosphere and turnout were better
than ever. There was a noticeable
change in the level of interest in CBD
in particular, compared with previous
years.
Footfall was excellent, making for
a very busy couple of days. The
enthusiasm and energy coming from
the exhibitors was an experience in
itself, plain to see with maximum
effort put into each display and a
number of new product launches.
It’s no surprise to me that the
organisers of the largest CBD events in
North America have carved time out
for planning a CBD-based event, USA
CBD Expo South America.
Why visit Medellín?
Medellín was once dubbed one of the
most dangerous places in the world,
but that association is no longer.
It bears the nickname ‘The City of
Eternal Spring’ for its attractive climate
and an annual festival of fl owers.
It’s also earning recognition for the
growth and export of hemp. The
South American hemp market is
expected to be worth $1.5 billion by
the end of this year, with Colombia
providing investors with the most
stable democracy on the continent
(compared to neighbouring
Venezuela and Brazil) and also
boasting some of the most nutrient-
dense land south of central America.
Now, with a clean bill of health and
a population of 2.4 million citizens,
Colombia’s second city is fast
becoming an obvious choice for
events and investment like USA CBD
Expo South America, coming later this
year.
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