Henk de Vries (1950) was previously featured in the documentary Cannabis. This pedigree entrepreneur is the founder of the coffee shop chain The bulldog. The Dutchman expanded his empire with shops, energy drinks and hotels.
In the Netherlands, we were once at the forefront of our cannabis tolerance policy. However, we are now far behind the times when it comes to the legalization of recreational cannabis. Stagnation means decline, as it shows once again. Our knowledge of cultivation, among other things, is being lost to countries such as Canada and several states in America that are committed to legalization. An eternal shame when you consider that the cannabis sector is expanding like an oil slick into a billion dollar business. Of course there are Dutch entrepreneurs who have not missed this boat and are reaping the benefits of the 'green gold'.
Coffee shop chain The bulldog
According to Quote500 The Bulldog's assets were 105 million euros in 2019. “I fought for years to get cannabis out of the illegal sphere, but in the Netherlands we don't get further than the tolerance policy. My dream is now being realized in America. ” Recently he spoke with greats like Snoop Dogg and Mike Tyson who also operate successfully in the cannabis sector. Snoop has his own brand and Mike Tyson has a real weed ranch. While in the Netherlands we do not get further than a tolerance policy and artificial weed test. It remains a shame forever!
Curious about the life story of this hand in the cannabis profession: his life's work The Bulldog, a suicide attempt and a fight with Klaas Bruinsma? You can read that in the Quote 500.
