About Us
QualCann, S.A.S. is a Colombian-based fully licensed grower, extractor, and exporter of medical and food grade 100% natural hemp extracts that deliver unsurpassed quality in the hemp and cannabinoid industry. Our disciplined low-cost and high-quality approach to continuous improvement is perhaps unmatched in Colombia and in Latin America’s supply-chain.
We believe that cannabis has the power to change lives for the better, and we strive to make a positive difference through responsible business practices, community involvement, and philanthropic initiatives.
Guaranteed free of pathogens, heavy metals, and solvents, we hold ourselves and our products to higher standards of social responsibility within the communities we operate. All our oils are certified Kosher by OK
What makes us different
At QualCann we are more than just an innovative cannabis company. We are a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to creating high-quality and pure cannabis products that meet the highest standards of excellence. But we don't stop at quality and excellence. We are also committed to making a positive social impact in the communities we serve. We believe that cannabis has the power to change lives for the better, and we strive to make a positive difference through responsible business practices, community involvement, and philanthropic initiatives.
From our commitment to sustainable and environmentally responsible practices, to our support for social justice and equity initiatives, we are always looking for ways to make a positive impact. Through our School Farms we give back by training and providing world-class genetics to small, medium and multigenerational farmers who know and love the plant, the land and the planet. Our best practices are currently empowering more than a dozen farmers and we will continue to spread the knowledge.
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Our Values
The Team
LUIS FERNANDO MARIA
General Manager
Luis Fernando is a manager and administrator with over 20 years of experience, starting as a consultant for Arthur Andersen in the Business Consulting division and becoming the General Manager of Petrocorp S.A and General Manager of Trasco de Colombia S.A. He has been part of the board of directors of important public and private organizations in Colombia, was Secretary of Competitiveness and Economic Development of Cundinamarca and director of FTI Consulting Colombia. He has recently been the General Manager of Enaex Branch Colombia. Luis Fernando has a degree in Finance and International Relations from the Universidad Externado de Colombia, with postgraduate degrees in Finance and Business Law. He has been part of QualCann since its formation.
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EDUARDO COVO MORALES
Research & Development Director
Eduardo has over 29 years of experience as a researcher and educator. He teaches undergraduates and postgraduates in the Health Campus of the University of Cartagena since 1994. He graduated as a Dentist with a specialty in Endodontics from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá and holds a master’s degree in Microbiology from the medical school of the University of Cartagena, which has allowed him to participate in a number of scientific investigations related to basic sciences. He is an active member of diverse academic and scientific associations and has been published in peer-reviewed journals in multiple languages. Eduardo has been part of the company since its beginning.
RICARDO VIVAS REYES
Research and Investigation Methodology Advisor
Ricardo is an experienced researcher and chemist in the areas of chemical composition and pharmaceuticals. He obtained his bachelor and master’s degree from Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia and his Ph.D. from the Vrije Universiteit of Brussels. He is the author and co-author of over 100 publications in international peer-reviewed Journals including multiple book chapters. His fundamental work has been on the development of density functional theory-based descriptors of molecular charge distribution and reactivity (e.g., local hardness, shape function, (nuclear) Fukui functions, spin polarized extensions, linear response function) and on the development and testing related or testing related principles (the Hard and Soft Acids and Basis Concept, the Maximum Hardness Principle). In recent years, he has focused on applications in organic and inorganic chemistry, in catalysis, biochemistry, and medicinal chemistry. He has received multiple academic awards such as The National Chemistry Prize and The Prize for the Life and Work of a Chemist in Colombia, among many others. He is now dedicated to researching practical applications for cannabis extracts and promoting its evidence-based medicinal use and all other potentially unknown uses of cannabis phytochemicals.
Science We Respect
Here you have easily accessible and reliable scientific information about hemp and cannabinoids. There are two sections: one with a biweekly blog where we will share interesting and new related topics and a second section with curated links organized by topics of interest from prestigious journals around the world.
