Best the Sustainable Trade Initiative Podcasts (2024)

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Promo Insiders: The Big Takeaways from ASI Research’s 2nd Annual European Promo Market Study 21:57

5h ago21:57

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The promotional products business is becoming more globally interconnected than ever. As such, don’t miss the key findings from this in-depth exclusive study on distributor performance in Europe.By ASI

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CRIB S2 Ep. 4: Tealet Founder Elyse Petersen's Vision for Ethical and High-Quality Tea Trade 13:59

1h ago13:59

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In Episode 4 of the CRIB Child Rights in Business Podcast, The Centre’s Sri Lanka Country Director Ahila Thillainathan sat down with Elyse Petersen, founder of Tealet, an innovative B2B marketplace that is on a mission to transform the tea industry. Elyse details how Tealet facilitates direct trade between independent, family-owned tea farms and bu…

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How do you know if you’re on the right track with sustainability? 19:37

22h ago19:37

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Stephanie Teclaw, quality program manager with RPE joins LeAnne Ruzzamenti, director of marketing and communications with the Equitable Food Initiative, to talk about how a sustainability course from EFI provided the resources and framework to analyze the company's current sustainability state and ensure a supportive culture and vision were in plac…

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Tip of the Iceberg: Chris Pawelski & The Importance of Advocacy 29:01

6h ago29:01

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Chris Pawelski, a fourth-generation farmer, returns to the podcast to discuss the importance of advocacy, how growers can get started and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Promo Insiders: Supply Chain Flash Points On The Eve Of The Holiday Gifting Season 26:24

10h ago26:24

26:24

From strike threats to militant attacks, there is a lot in play. What does the disruption mean for the promo products industry in the final months of 2024? ASI Media editors Christopher Ruvo and Sara Lavenduski weigh in.By ASI

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"The Trial That Shocked the World" with Prakash Diar in Canada 1:00:57

8h ago1:00:57

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In the mid and late 1980s, a brave, young lawyer defended the “Sharpeville Six,” who were wrongfully prosecuted and sentenced to death for a crime they did not commit. Prakash Diar lost the case, but he used that loss to propel himself to a bigger struggle – to take on the entire apartheid system and apply global political pressure to galvanize the…

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Gemline Execs Delve Into Product-Level Carbon Emissions Tracking Initiative 27:20

4h ago27:20

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Frank Carpenito, CEO and president of the Counselor Top 40 supplier, and Tim Behling, vice president of supply chain and sustainability, discuss the importance of getting a handle on Scope 3 emissions.By ASI

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CRIB S2 Ep. 3: Sustainability, Human Rights and Gender Equity in Tea: A Conversation with Madhuri Nanda from Rainforest Alliance 14:48

5d ago14:48

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In Episode 3 of Season 2 of the CRIB - Child Rights in Business podcast, The Centre's CEO Ines Kaempfer sits down with Madhuri Nanda, Director of South Asia at Rainforest Alliance for a conversation about Rainforest Alliance's work in the tea sector and some of the lesser known landscape level work they do to promote sustainable agriculture, human …

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The APJ Opportunity: Addressing the Prospects and Challenges in This Thriving IT Marketplace 28:58

15d ago28:58

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Supporting the global IT community can be an eclectic and demanding job, which is why distributors play such a vital role in vendor’s expansion plans. Ananth Lazarus, GTDC’s Managing Director for APJ, joins host Frank Vitagliano in this episode to discuss the critical region's dynamic and diverse IT ecosystem. The duo explores the economic impact a…

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Building Trust in USDA Certified Organic: Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) 33:37

2h ago33:37

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Can you trust what’s on your plate? In this episode of Fresh Take, we explore the critical role of maintaining integrity in USDA-certified organic products. We're joined by Orsi Dézsi, Executive Director and CEO of OMRI, who shares insights on how OMRI ensures organic inputs meet stringent standards and fortifies consumer trust in the organic label…

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Promo Insiders: Points Of Convergence (and Divergence) Between The Print And Promo Industries 12:23

3h ago12:23

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Description: Andrew Titus, president of Counselor Top 40 distributor Fully Promoted (asi/384000) and his brother A.J. Titus, president of Signarama – both part of United Franchise Group – joined the Promo Insiders podcast to talk about the main similarities and differences between the print and promo industries, and how companies in the industry se…

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The benefits of Equitable Food Initiative certification 24:28

4d ago24:28

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Amalia Zimmerman-Lommel, director of social responsibility with GoodFarms joins LeAnne Ruzzamenti, the Director of Marketing and Communications for Equitable Food Initiative to share how her understanding of social responsibility has evolved in the 10 years since GoodFarms became EFI certified and the benefits of certification. See omnystudio.com/l…

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Promo Insiders: Top Insights From Counselor’s 2024 State Of The Industry Report 51:45

5d ago51:45

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Description: Counselor Editor-in-Chief C.J. Mittica and ASI Sr. Executive Director of Research Nate Kucsma highlight the most interesting findings from our annual report and what it means for distributors and suppliers.By ASI

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The Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital with Dr. Nkuli Boikhutso in South Africa 45:57

21d ago45:57

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Our children are our future. But what kind of future will we have if our children can’t get the best healthcare they deserve? Like many other things, health is intricately linked with deeper societal issues. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to do it with excellence. Dr. Nkuli Boikhutso exemplifies this virtue as the CEO of the Nelson Mandela C…

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CRIB S2 Ep. 2: Insights from the UK Tea & Infusions Association About the Future of Tea in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape 12:59

16d ago12:59

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In Season 2, Episode 2 of the CRIB Child Rights in Business podcast, The Centre's CEO Ines Kaempfer sits down with Sharon Hall, Chief Executive of the UK Tea & Infusions Association. Their conversation leads us through the history and work of the UK Tea & Infusions Association, and some of the implications of the evolving human rights due diligence…

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Transforming Communities: The Power and Potential of Farmers Markets with Catt Fields-White 44:50

15d ago44:50

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Catt Fields White, founder of Farmers Market Pros and co-host of the Tent Talk podcast, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of National Farmers Market Week. Discover Catt’s journey from establishing the thriving Little Italy Mercato in San Diego to her ongoing efforts to support new markets. We explore th…

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Discussing the Intersection of Food Safety and Sustainability 37:35

12d ago37:35

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Joelle Mosso, associate vice president of science programs for Western Growers, sits down with host Christina Herrick, produce editor of The Packer, to talk about the conflicting needs of sustainability and food safety in fresh produce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Cybersecurity, Distribution and Channel Dynamics: Insight from Arctic Wolf’s Bob Skelley 29:52

13d ago29:52

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With continually shifting threat vectors and cybercriminals increasing use of AI, partners need more support than ever before, and distribution is evolving to fill that gap, according to Bob Skelley, Senior Vice President of Channels of Arctic Wolf. The tenured and respected channel champion joins host Frank Vitagliano in a comprehensive discussion…

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Innovative Financing Solutions for Employee Ownership Initiatives - Part 2 23:09

1M ago23:09

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Ever wondered why more business owners are shifting towards employee ownership models? Get ready to uncover the secrets behind this rising trend in our latest episode featuring Alison Lingange, co-founder of Project Equity and the Ownership Capital Lab. Allison breaks down the benefits of partial employee ownership, from boosting employee engagemen…

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CRIB S2 Ep. 1: A Conversation about Tea Sustainability with the Canadian Tea and Herbal Association 16:04

19d ago16:04

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In our first episode of Season 2 of the CRIB Podcast, we hear an insightful conversation with Ines Kaempfer, CEO of The Center for Child Rights in Business, and Shabnam Weber, President of the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada, recorded at the Colombo Tea Convention in July 2024. The discussion explores wages and prices in the tea industry, the …

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Promo Insiders: Exclusive Interview with Hit Promo’s CJ Schmidt, Counselor’s Person of the Year 20:00

1M ago20:00

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ASI Senior Vice President Michele Bell interviews Schmidt on his successes, big strategy swings, some notable misses and why he’s in it for the long haul.By ASI

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‘You Have To Be Transparent,’ Says Counselor’s 2024 Sustainability Advocate Of The Year 16:08

1M ago16:08

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Albert van der Veen, CEO of XD Connects, discusses the importance of backing up claims of lower-impact promotional products.By ASI

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Promo Insiders: Honoring Susan Lewandowski, Counselor’s 2024 Woman Of Distinction 9:16

1M ago9:16

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Lewandowski, general manager of BEL Promo (asi/39552), was instrumental in launching the ASI Shows in the 1990s and has become a sought-after industry expert and mentor.By ASI

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In Conversation with Seth Inyang and Vinh Lieu, Counselor's 2024 Supplier Entrepreneurs of the Year 20:54

1M ago20:54

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Co-founders of Elemental Bottles Seth Inyang and Vinh Lieu chat with Sami Marshak, ASI's data analytics editor, about sustainability and future plans for their company, as well as winning Counselor's 2024 Supplier Entrepreneurs of the Year award.By ASI

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How Gene Editing Hopes to Boost Produce Consumption 39:08

1M ago39:08

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Tom Adams, co-founder and CEO of Pairwise, a food and agriculture company that utilizes gene editing and CRISPR technology to transform plants and production systems, joins host Christina Herrick, produce editor for The Packer on this latest episode of “Tip of the Iceberg” to talk about gene editing and its potential role in the future of the produ…

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Promo Insiders: Are Print & Promo Firms Capitalizing On The Legal Cannabis Opportunity? 22:15

1M ago22:15

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ASI Media editors Christopher Ruvo and Brendan Menapace discuss how to generate ample printing and promotional products business within the fast-growing marijuana market.By ASI

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Financial Rewards in Worker-Owned Enterprises - Part 1 22:36

1M ago22:36

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Discover how employee ownership can reshape the business landscape and drive social change! Join me, Joel Skeen on the Mindful Marketplace, as I sit down with Alison Lingange, the brilliant co-founder of Project Equity and the Ownership Capital Lab. Throughout our conversation, we'll uncover how democratic business models are making a difference fo…

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From Battlefield to Crop Field: Veterans Finding Purpose at Comfort Farms 32:09

1M ago32:09

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Can agriculture heal the invisible wounds of war? Join us as we talk with John Jackson, an Army Ranger with six tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, about his journey from enlistment after 9/11 to finding peace through farming. At Comfort Farms in Milledgeville, Georgia, John helps veterans cope with post-traumatic stress using farming as therapy. Discov…

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“Corporate Chiefs Leverage Big Business Power to Help Save Our World” with Harvard Professor Rebecca Henderson in the USA 1:07:13

26d ago1:07:13

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There is a lot of untapped power in big business, and it’s not just because of the financial power they possess. Collectively, the world’s capitalists have the potential to join forces and create positive change in the world. And what better what to leverage all that power and scale than to address some of the most pressing problems the world is fa…

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What makes Vidalia onions so special? 26:32

2M ago26:32

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Delbert Bland, founder of Glennville, Ga.-based Bland Farms and recent inductee into the Vidalia Onion Hall of Fame, sits down with Christina Herrick, produce editor for The Packer, to share his favorite way to eat Vidalia onions, the importance of a federal marketing order and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Promo Insiders: Why Natural Fibers & Dyes Are Key For Apparel Sustainability 24:24

2M ago24:24

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Eric Henry, CEO and president of TS Designs, a B Corp-certified sustainable apparel decorator in North Carolina, talks about his company’s many people- and planet-focused efforts, including its new Know Your Clothing initiative.By ASI

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Promo Insiders: When Summer Turns To Fall 37:52

2M ago37:52

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ASI Media’s editors and interns discuss sales opportunities for Q3, look ahead to Q4 and try sweet and savory foods.By ASI

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A Work-Life Rhythm Fosters Inclusion: A Candid Conversation with CRN’s Cass Cooper 28:28

2M ago28:28

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Sustainability and inclusion have become critical workplace topics and a focus of global strategic initiatives. Those conversations have taken on even more importance in the IT business community where skills shortages remain a major problem, according to Cass Cooper, MHR, a columnist for Inclusive Leadership at CRN, a part of The Channel Company. …

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Empowering Workers through Ownership Models and Democratic Practices - Part 2 21:27

2M ago21:27

21:27

Unlock the secrets to transforming your business into an employee-owned powerhouse as we sit down with experts Mark Hand and Jenny Everett from the Research Cluster on Employee Ownership and Workplace Democracy. Discover a new world of business models including employee stock options, ESOPs, and worker cooperatives, enriched with real-life examples…

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Highlights from a career in the pear industry 41:03

2M ago41:03

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Kevin Moffitt, president and CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest, who is set to retire this year after 35 years with the organization, joins Christina Herrick, produce editor for The Packer, to share memorable moments, his favorite pears and the challenges to marketing the fruit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Unveiling the 'Dirty Dozen': Hidden Pesticides in Your Produce and How to Stay Safe 36:33

1M ago36:33

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Are you aware of the hidden dangers lurking in your fruits and vegetables? Join us on Fresh Take for an eye-opening discussion with Juan Carlos Rodriguez, an Education and Outreach Specialist at Florida Organic Growers. We promise you’ll gain critical insights into the "Dirty Dozen," a list of produce most contaminated with pesticides, and understa…

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Financial Strategies Empowering Local Communities and Workers 22:39

2M ago22:39

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Unlock the secrets to transforming your business and community through the power of shared ownership. Join me, Joel Skeen, as I engage with Jenny Everett and Mark Hand from the Research Cluster on Employee Ownership and Workplace Democracy. We explore how private equity is driving new trends in employee ownership, spotlighting Blackstone's innovati…

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Promo Insiders: Supply Chain Flare - Ups Intensify 14:59

2M ago14:59

14:59

A “perfect storm” of challenges is making importing more complicated and expensive, raising concerns about potential inventory issues and product price increases in the promo products industry.By ASI

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“Tragic Optimism” with Dean and Director Jon Foster-Pedley in South Africa 1:12:24

2M ago1:12:24

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With all the tragedy happening in the world every day, it’s quite easy to lose hope in humanity. However, as leaders, we should be the first to model that optimism so that others can be inspired. In this episode of Leading Boldly into the Future, Anne Pratt is joined by Jon Foster-Pedley, dean and director of Henley Business School Africa. Jon invi…

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Is the honeybee crisis really over? 29:50

2M ago29:50

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Danielle Downey, executive director of the nonprofit Project Apis m. joins Christina Herrick, produce editor for The Packer, to talk about hive growth in the news, challenges still facing the honeybee industry and the critical role honeybees play in food production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Community Support as a Catalyst for Personal Change - Part 2 22:04

2M ago22:04

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What if investing in your community could transform not just neighborhoods, but lives? Join us as David shares his extraordinary journey from addiction to entrepreneurship, illustrating how community support can lead to personal and collective empowerment. Through candid conversations, David reveals how his real estate business became a beacon of h…

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Brewing Change: The Impact of Fair Trade and Sustainable Coffee with Tripp Pomeroy 53:39

2M ago53:39

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Discover how your daily cup of coffee can transform lives and support the planet! In this podcast, we sit down with Tripp Pomeroy, co-owner and CEO of Sweetwater Organic Coffee. Tripp shares his journey from working with Latin American landscapers to championing fair trade practices in the coffee industry. Learn how Sweetwater's ethical approach be…

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Living Wage: Where we are today and what is needed to progress 32:49

2M ago32:49

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We are at a critical point in history when it comes to enabling living wages.Inflation and the rising cost of living poses big challenges to workers worldwide, leaving one third of them unable to earn a basic standard of living.However, next to big risks, this is also the time of big opportunities.The past years have seen increasingly more private …

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Promo Insiders: Winning Promo Ideas For Summer 17:12

3M ago17:12

17:12

ASI Media staffers share vacation memories, their favorite souvenirs and thoughts on how promotional products distributors can take advantage of the season.By ASI

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From Innovation to Digital Marketplaces: Executives Weigh in on the Future of Distribution at Summit EMEA 2024 41:20

3M ago41:20

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New technologies are an opportunity for the channel, but not every vendor or solution provider can scale these offerings without the right combination of resources and expertise. That subject was one of several covered by CEO Frank Vitagliano and a panel of top distribution executives at the recent GTDC Summit EMEA. Recorded live from this year’s e…

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#705 Karl Wienhold on Sustainable Coffee Practices: Bridging Research and Fair Trade 54:23

3M ago54:23

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In this episode of The Impact Report, host Renay engages in a compelling conversation with recent Bard MBA graduate Antonio Castillo and researcher Karl Wienhold. Together, they discuss the critical issues smallholder coffee farmers face in the global coffee trade. Antonio and Karl share their extensive experience and research on power imbalances, …

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Transforming Economies with Human-Centered Investments 23:47

3M ago23:47

23:47

Discover the transformative power of investing in each other as we tackle market and social problems head-on. This episode kicks off with Elias Krim, who proposes a radical "third way" in economics through social co-ops emphasizing human-scale economies and community engagement. We’ll also uncover the environmental and social repercussions of Petro…

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The challenges and opportunities for agriculture in California 33:23

3M ago33:23

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A.G. Kawamura, former secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, joins Christina Herrick, The Packer’s produce editor, at the Sustainable Produce Summit to talk about where agriculture is headed in the state and the changes he’s seen during his career in farming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Promo Insiders: Flying High In The Travel Market 13:38

3M ago13:38

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Dr. Jan Louise Jones, professor of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of New Haven’s Pompea College of Business, returns to the podcast to discuss the current state of the travel industry, growing travel trends and where distributors can look for opportunities to sell more promo.By ASI

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Collaborative Approaches to Building Workforce Housing - Part 2 23:06

3M ago23:06

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Can a new way of thinking solve the housing crisis? Tune in to hear from Sibley Simon of New Way Homes who left the corporate world to tackle housing challenges in Santa Cruz, California. Sibley shares how traditional high-return and publicly funded models fall short and how his nonprofit leverages impact investment funds to build sustainable, comm…

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