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The future of food
Can “big food” companies help chart a fresh future for food retail? Or are supermarkets always bad?
Arms and the man
The defence industry is intertwined with politics and nationhood. Ivor Ichikowitz is a man at the heart of all three in Africa but don’t call him an arms dealer; he insists on good intentions.
Inventory No. 48
On Monocle’s wish list this month are crockery where the clay is the star, eco detergents that really work and waste bins you’ll actually want to handle.
Power to the pedal
Economic and ecological forces are driving a change in transport, with two-wheeled options on the rise. At Europe's largest trade show, the buzz around electric bikes is causing a stir among traditionalists.
Business
A new airline that aims to turn Tibet into a Chinese transport hub, an entrepreneur with an antique printing press, and a new type of contract lens that's a sight for sore eyes.
Low riders, high ideals
With huge windows and a low cruising altitude, you can gape in wonder at the pristine Costa Rican landscape below. Why bother reading the inflight magazine?
Delta force
While Mississippi Delta towns struggle, Greenwood has been revived by a kitchen appliance firm committed to the town’s economy and culture. The company is Viking Range, and this is its story.
Pure and white
For centuries, German porcelain meant traditional designs. Hering Berlin has brought the old craft into the present with timeless pieces that are as wonderful to touch as they are to look at.
Chairs and graces
Fascinated with furniture design, Noritsugu Oda bought his first chair in the 1970s and now has 1,200. But he isn’t precious about his priceless collection, as Monocle discovers.
