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Boreal Hemp Processing Facility
The Boreal hemp processing facility near Salto represents a significant investment in Uruguay's emerging medical cannabis and hemp industry. Boreal, a Canadian company, leveraged Uruguay's progressive legal framework, which regulated the cannabis market in 2013, to establish one of the largest hemp cultivation and processing operations in Latin America. The facility specializes in growing high-quality hemp and its subsequent drying, processing, and extraction of cannabidiol (CBD) for export. It features state-of-the-art technology for post-harvest phases to ensure the quality and consistency of the final products. This development positions Uruguay as a key player in the global CBD market and diversifies the country's agricultural exports beyond traditional commodities. The Boreal facility is also a major employer in the Salto region, contributing to local economic development and technology transfer in a new, high-growth sector.
- Location: Uruguay
- Top sights: Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología · Catedral Basílica San Juan Bautista · Teatro Larranaga
- Nearby: Termas del Daymán (8 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Mar, Apr, Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Avg °C | 27 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| Rain mm | 127 | 155 | 126 | 159 | 107 | 73 | 50 | 84 | 97 | 155 | 138 | 141 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- Boreal is a Canadian company investing in Uruguay.
- Uruguay fully legalized the cannabis market in 2013 with Law 19.172.
- The facility is located on an 850-hectare property near Salto.
- Specializes in producing CBD isolate and distillate for export.
- Represents an investment of tens of millions of dollars.
- Creates hundreds of jobs in agriculture and processing.
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