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Latest Episodes
Journeys in winemaking
We present ideas and inspiration for anyone thinking of investing in a vineyard or starting a winemaking business. We hear from estate owners in the US and UK about their growth from passionate consumers to award-winning producers. Plus: what role could – or should – smart technology play in this…
Swedish Stockings and Anima: Two brands stepping up for sustainability
Eight billion pairs of tights are made and thrown away each year, while 95 per cent of trainers end up in landfills. We meet two brands that are changing the fabric of the clothing industry.
What South Tyrol can teach the world about doing better business
A special edition produced with IDM South Tyrol, the business development entity that works with local partners and the community for a truly sustainable regional economy. IDM’s CEO Erwin Hinteregger joins the leader of Markas, a local business, to share their passion for the place and its people.
Recipe for success: The founders of Farmer J and Pizza 4P’s discuss the vital ingredients
We have lunch in London and grab a bite in Brooklyn with the founders of Farmer J and Pizza 4P’s. They explain how their businesses can cater for new neighbourhoods without losing their brands’ signature flavour.
The Culinary Grand Tour Market: A special edition with Switzerland Tourism
Live from Zürich institution Kaufleuten: In celebration of Swiss culinary diversity, Switzerland Tourism and Monocle showcase the nation’s top minds and producers from gastronomy, winemaking and craft.
Top of the world: How Finland is flying the flag in aviation and food tech
Finnair CEO Turkka Kuusisto tells us how the flag carrier is weathering geopolitical turbulence and continuing its ascent. Plus: how Finnish innovator Solar Foods created a truly sustainable protein substitute.
Special brew: Hot takes on the future of coffee from the leaders of La Marzocco and Hagen
The CEO of La Marzocco tells us how the 100-year-old company evolved from a small workshop to a global lifestyle brand. Plus: Tim Schroeder on how Hagen leveraged Danish coffee culture to stand out in the industry.
Seizing their moment: Founders of Moment Group Abba Napa and Eliza Antonino welcome Monocle to Manila
Manila special: Founders of Moment Group Abba Napa and Eliza Antonino have transformed the city’s restaurant scene in less than a decade. Plus: meet the general manager of Mandarin Oriental Makati.
On the move: How innovators are changing the face and the fashion of urban mobility
The founder of Envo, Ali Kazemkhani, explains how creating smaller, lighter micro-electric vehicles can reshape urban mobility. Plus: we venture into the workshop at Seattle’s Cascade Bicycle Studio (pictured).
Future-proof and fashion forward: how Daniel Ervér is evolving H&M Group
Daniel Ervér, the CEO of H&M Group, explains how he’s working to ensure the relevance of its brands for new generations – without compromising the group’s sustainability and long-term responsibility.
