Best Food Value Chain Podcasts (2025)

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#648 Are Stock Markets Getting Used To Tariff Uncertainty? 32:01

11h ago32:01

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On Episode 648 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Madan Sabnavis, Chief Economist at Bank of Baroda as well as Ayaz Memon, veteran sports journalist and commentator. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) Can the stock markets now shrug off the 25% plus 25% tariffs that we are now facing for Indian exports in…

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#210: Operational Innovation at TE Connectivity with Jim Tobojka 32:15

1d ago32:15

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*Hosted by Radu Palamariu* Jim Tobojka is the Chief Operations Officer at TE Connectivity, a USD 16B industrial tech powerhouse whose products power everything from EVs to life-saving devices. We dived into Jim’s bold career path, from turning around plants at age 24 to scaling TE’s logistics network through a transformative initiative called Integ…

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#647 Indian Markets Have A Bigger, Earnings Challenge 32:29

1d ago32:29

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On Episode 647 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Moses Harding John, President & CEO at IndusInd International Holdings Limited, Mauritius as well as Chirag Doshi, Executive Director, LGT Wealth India. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) Indian markets have an earnings challenge (03:49) How Wall Street’s …

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#646 Could The Sensex Hit 100,000 By Next Year? 28:26

2d ago28:26

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On Episode 646 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Pawan Kumar, President at Seafood Exporters Association of India as well as Vaibhav Sanghavi, CEO of ASK Hedge Solutions. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (00:50) Could the Sensex hit 100,000 by next year? (02:40) The rupee falls despite the dollar index also go…

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#645 Markets Continue To Reel From FII Selling And Weak Cues 28:46

4d ago28:46

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On Episode 645 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Indrani Bagchi, Chief Executive Officer, Ananta Centre as well as Shankkar Aiyar, veteran economic journalist, columnist and author. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (00:50) Markets continue to reel from FII selling and weak cues. (05:49) Rising gold demand sugg…

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A Health Benefits Plan for AgriBusinesses 10:40

5d ago10:40

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There are over 600 agricultural businesses throughout the state seeing real benefits through The Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan, which offers potential savings for Ohio farmers and small businesses with 1-50 employees. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast we welcome the top broker in the state for this particular plan to share why members are ex…

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Inside the Council: Bryan Sakuma on Guiding the Blueberry Industry 40:32

6d ago40:32

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In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council, is joined by USHBC Chair Bryan Sakuma. As a fourth-generation grower, Sakuma brings deep industry experience to his role as a leader of strategic initiatives for the blueberry industry. His pass…

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#644 US Latest Tariff Threats Point To Failure In Negotiations 33:24

7d ago33:24

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On Episode 644 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Arvind Chari, Chief Investment Strategist at Q India UK as well as Ajay Srivastava, Founder at Global Trade Research Initiative. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (03:24) US latest tariff threats point to failure in negotiations (07:15) Who will get most hurt by …

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S01 E17: Bridging Human Skills and Technical Expertise with Emily Nichols of Connect Better Inc 35:27

8d ago35:27

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In this episode of Recipes for Success, we’re joined by Emily Nichols, a manufacturing engineer and founder of Connect Better Inc. Growing up on a farm, Emily developed a deep appreciation for the food industry and hands-on problem solving. She later honed her skills working at Quaker, gaining valuable experience in food manufacturing and operation…

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#643 Indian Markets Have Not Changed Much In The Last Year 28:40

8d ago28:40

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On Episode 643 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to G Chokkalingam, Founder at Equinomics Research as well as Vivek Kumar, Economist at QuantEco Research. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) India should brace for 25% tariffs on exports to the US (05:15) Indian markets are up but they have not changed much i…

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#209: Building Resilient, Local-Global Supply Chains with Manuel Wildberger of Givaudan 36:21

9d ago36:21

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*Hosted by Fei Yu* Manuel Wildberger leads European operations at Givaudan, a global flavor and fragrance giant with 7.4B Swiss Francs in sales and customers across 150 countries. I spoke with Manuel about how he manages a 800M Swiss Francs supply chain across seven plants and five countries while balancing hyper-customization, precision, and resil…

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#642 The Markets Reverse Three Day Losing Streak 22:23

9d ago22:23

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On Episode 642 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Rahul Jain, Director at Dolat Capital. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:09) A Short Take (04:20) The markets reverse three day losing streak (06:02) Indian IT companies are downsizing, does that make them more attractive as investments? (16:19) India is set …

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#641 Indian Markets Are Falling Even As Wall Street Hits Records 22:25

10d ago22:25

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On Episode 641 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Bagga, Market Expert. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (02:41) Oil analysts are predicting more supply in the market which should keep prices stable to low. (03:49) Indian markets are falling even as Wall Street hits records, decoding the latest. (19:52) US…

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275: From the Battlefield to the CBD Boardroom: Craig Henderson of Extract Labs 1:12:40

10d ago1:12:40

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Craig Henderson is the CEO of Extract Labs, a Boulder, Colorado-based full-service hemp extraction laboratory offering a proprietary line of boutique CBD-infused products. Craig started the company in his garage in 2016. This Episode is Sponsored By: Jon Ostenson, Founder of FranBridge Consulting and Top 1% US Franchise Consultant is here to help y…

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#640 Uncertain Markets Brace For Fresh IPO Supply 21:02

11d ago21:02

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On Episode 640 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Pallavi Bakhru, Partner and India-UK Corridor Leader at Grant Thornton Bharat. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (05:00) Uncertain markets brace for fresh IPO supply (06:49) TCS is downsizing, to reduce 2% of its workforce. (08:35) India and the UK have a trade deal. What …

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Sealing the Road to More Ohio Soybean Demand 11:59

12d ago11:59

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What do leather polish, elevator lubricant, roof protectant, chain saw oil, fire suppressant, tofu and biodiesel have in common? They can all be made using Ohio soybeans thanks to the research being done by the Ohio Soybean Council. Now, you can add asphalt sealant to that list. Find out how a new product is being used by local governments to make …

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S01 E16: Empowering Entrepreneurs: Breaking Barriers to Export with Rochelle Edward from Calgary Economic Development / TAP Program 36:43

15d ago36:43

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In this episode of Recipes for Success, we’re joined by Rochelle Edwards from Calgary Economic Development, Manager of the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP). Rochelle brings a unique perspective as both a passionate supporter of small and medium-sized food businesses and an entrepreneur herself, having founded Tribal Vanilla, a company specializing i…

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From Farm to Economy - Measuring the Blueberry Effect 38:46

15d ago38:46

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In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council, is joined by Dennis Tootelian, Ph.D., an emeritus professor of marketing in the College of Business at California State University, Sacramento. Tootelian is also a nationally recognized expert i…

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#208: Apple in China with Author and Journalist Patrick McGee 39:03

17d ago39:03

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*Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, we dive into one of the most consequential supply chain narratives of our time: how Apple became the single largest private contributor to China’s tech rise. Patrick McGee, a longtime Financial Times reporter and author of Apple in China, joins me to unravel the $55B-a-year investments, the Foxconn partne…

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#639 Will Strong Reliance Results Shift Market Mood? 27:10

18d ago27:10

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On Episode 639 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks you through the top news stories in business. We also feature excerpts from our recent interviews with CS Randhawa, President at the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), Captain Sam Thomas, President at the Air Line Pilots’ Association and Adosh Sharma, Country Commercial…

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Navigating Farm Data and Rural Roads Safely 23:48

19d ago23:48

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Modern agriculture is now powered by more than just machinery; it’s driven by data. And that data, collected through precision farming tools, has real value. Find out more about the use of data in today's agriculture from Ohio State's College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, results of a recen…

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#638 What Really Caused The Air India Crash? Pilots Speak Out | Govindraj Ethiraj | The Core Report 40:45

19d ago40:45

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In this episode of The Core Report Special Edition, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with veteran pilots Captain CS Randhawa and Captain Sam Thomas to uncover the deeper truth behind the Air India Boeing 787 crash that killed 260 people. As global media fuels speculation, this conversation goes beyond headlines. Why was only 2 seconds …

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#637 Secrets IKEA Learned Visiting Indian Homes for 6 Years | Adosh Sharma | The Core Report 38:02

20d ago38:02

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In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Adosh Sharma, Country Commercial Manager at IKEA India, about how deep, on-the-ground insights from Indian families are transforming IKEA’s approach to design, retail, and sustainability. Learn how Indian living habits, cultural rhythms, and urban…

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#636 Why IT Stocks Are Pulling The Indices Down 35:52

21d ago35:52

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On Episode 636 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ashvin is the Chief Strategy Officer for Consulting in Deloitte Asia Pacific as well as Sandip Agarwal, Fund manager at Sowilo Investment Managers LLP. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (05:12) Why IT stocks are pulling the indices down (15:33) A top Sebi officia…

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#635 Why India's Retail Traders Lose Money In Derivatives 28:21

22d ago28:21

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On Episode 635 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Rajashree Sarna, Partner, Grant Thornton Bharat as well as Ashish Nanda, President and Digital Business Head at Kotak Securities. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (00:50) Indian markets in consolidation mode (03:32) First signs of tariff impact on the US economy…

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#634 Markets Snap Four Day Losing Streak 34:12

23d ago34:12

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On Episode 634 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Naushad Forbes, Chancellor of Nayanta University and Co-Chairperson of Forbes Marshall. We also feature an excerpt from our extended discussion with Algorand’s Technical Lead for India, Nikhil Varma and Anil Kakani, VP and India Head at the Algorand Foundation in our…

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#633 Indian Markets Want High Frequency Algo Traders Back 15:21

24d ago15:21

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On Episode 633 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Madhavi Arora, Chief Economist, Emkay Global Financial Services. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (00:41) Indian markets want high frequency algo traders back (03:52) Silver is now the preferred metal, even over gold (04:45) Inflation hits six year low (13:05) D…

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How the BerrySmart Fields Program Is Shaping the Future of Blueberry Forecasting 37:47

24d ago37:47

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In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Steve Mantle, founder and CEO of Innov8.ag. Mantle and his team have been working closely with USHBC to transform high-tech field data into actionable insights. With test fie…

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#632 Have Markets Completely Discounted Trump Tariffs? 28:30

25d ago28:30

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On Episode 632 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Chirag Doshi, Executive Director, LGT Wealth India. We also feature an excerpt from our recent Weekend Edition interview with Sanjeev Prasad, Managing Director & Co- Head at Kotak Institutional Equities. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (03:43) Have markets completely dis…

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Financially Mentoring Young Farmers 17:17

26d ago17:17

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Farm Credit Mid-America’s Growing Forward™ program for young, beginning and small farmers provides this important segment of customers with access to sound and constructive credit through individualized programs and products. Learn more about it on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, among a myriad of items included in the new state budget for Ohi…

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#631 What The Air India Crash Report Isn’t Telling You 28:33

26d ago28:33

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What really caused the Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad? In this Core Report Special Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj is joined by experienced airline pilot Captain Sam Thomas, President, ALPA India to break down the preliminary crash report and the unanswered questions behind it. Was it pilot error or a technical system failure? Why did both engi…

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#630 The Hidden Risks in India’s Top Consumer Brands Revealed 56:54

27d ago56:54

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Welcome to The Core Report Weekend Edition with Govindraj Ethiraj. In this episode, veteran market expert Sanjeev Prasad offers an eye-opening take on the growing disconnect between consumer brand valuations and real business fundamentals. We explore: Why popular Indian consumer brands like HUL and Nestlé may be severely overvalued How new-age comp…

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#629 Markets Dip Further as Q1 Results Start Rolling In 22:02

28d ago22:02

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On Episode 629 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Priyanka Kishore, Director and Principal Economist at Asia Decoded. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (00:50) Markets dip further as Q1 results start rolling in (05:19) Inflation could fall further to 2.5% (05:55) Trump tariff range from 50% to 500%, labour inten…

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#628 Markets Look For Cues Even Amid Fresh Tariff Threats 28:48

29d ago28:48

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On Episode 628 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vijai Mantri, Co-Founder & Chief Investment Strategist at JRL Money as well as Vibhuti Garg, Director – South Asia at Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) Markets look for cues even as Trump anno…

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#627 The Markets Stage A Late Recovery 28:56

30d ago28:56

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On Episode 627 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Sheetal Sapale, VP – Commercial at Pharmarack. We also feature an excerpt from our interview with Sumit Goswami, CEO and co-founder of ARVO, part of our Build on Blockchain Series. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (00:50) Countries around the world are grappling…

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#626 Markets Flat As Traders Calculate Tariff Impact 25:04

1M ago25:04

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On Episode 626 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Kunal Khattar, Founder at AdvantEdge as well as Prashant Vashisht, SVP and Co-Group Head, ICRA Ltd. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) Markets flat as traders calculate tariff impact (05:30) French consulting giant CapGemini to acquire Indian BPO firm WNS …

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#625 Markets Set For Uncertain Week 40:08

1M ago40:08

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On Episode 625 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ravi Hegde, Founding PartnerRHP Partners, Lloyd Pinto, Partner - US Tax at Grant Thornton Bharat as well as Shishir Lagu, Partner – Tax services at KNAV Advisory Inc. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (05:19) Markets set for uncertain week as trade talks inconclusive (06:3…

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The Future of America's Food System 27:35

1M ago27:35

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As many Ohio farmers endure a third year of pressure on net farm income, a lack of market clarity, and increased commodity competition globally, what priority sustainability initiatives and programs should farmers have in their business plan? Find out coming up on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.By Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast

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#624 Why Growth Investing Beats Value in 2025 | Prateek Agrawal Explains 51:39

1M ago51:39

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This week on The Core Report: Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Prateek Agrawal, MD & CEO of Motilal Oswal AMC, overseeing ₹1.5 lakh crore in assets, on why growth investing is outpacing value investing in 2025. As India’s equity markets continue to scale new highs, Prateek breaks down the fundamental shifts driving this momentum. He e…

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#207: From CSCO to CEO, Building a Global Board Career, and the GAP framework with Pier Luigi Sigismondi 38:44

1M ago38:44

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*Hosted by Radu Palamariu* Pier Luigi Sigismondi helped build Unilever’s supply chain into a global benchmark, then pivoted to become a sought-after board member across three continents. In this episode, we explored his remarkable journey from Latin America to C-suites and boardrooms, and how a mindset rooted in humility, ambition, and adaptability…

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#623 Markets Fall In Late Trade 30:03

1M ago30:03

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On Episode 623 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Moses Harding John, President & CEO at IndusInd International Holdings Limited, Mauritius. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) Markets fall in late trade as financials lose for the 4th session (04:51) Oil prices could touch $60 by year end, says S&P Global …

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From Insight to Action - What the Blueberry Industry Survey Will Reveal 47:23

1M ago47:23

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In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Ken Gilliam, vice president of predictive analysis at The Directions Group, and Cassidy Marn, account executive at The Directions Group. Together, Gilliam and Marn turn insig…

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#622 Markets Fall As Tariff Fears Return 23:20

1M ago23:20

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On Episode 622 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Garima Kapoor, Economist & Executive Vice President at Elara Securities (India) as well as Sunil Thakur, Partner at Quadria Capital. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) Markets fall as tariff fears return closer to July 9 deadline (04:40) Government spendin…

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#621 The Markets Wait For The Tariff Talks To End 26:36

1M ago26:36

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On Episode 621 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Amit Pabari, Managing Director at CR Forex. We also feature an excerpt from our upcoming interview with Jerry Chu, CEO at Lofty AI. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:09) The markets wait for the tariff talks to end (01:48) Why valuations of consumer facing co…

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The State Budget and Ohio Agriculture 8:11

1M ago8:11

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After months of grassroots policy work by Ohio Farm Bureau members and countless trips to the Statehouse by the organization’s members and state staff, Ohio agriculture faired well in the 2025-2026 state budget. Find out what is in (and not in) the over 3,000 page, $60 billion budget that will have implications, both good and not-so-good, for farme…

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#620 Markets Snap 4-Day Winning Streak 29:37

1M ago29:37

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On Episode 620 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Bagga, Market Expert. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:29) Markets snap a 4-day winning streak (03:41) Is a flood of fresh funds swamping markets and distorting valuations (18:49) The gold paradox between America and the rest of the world (21:04) GST co…

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#619 Markets Are Just 2.5% Away from September Peak 27:12

1M ago27:12

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On Episode 619 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ashok K. Bhattacharya, Editorial Director at Business Standard. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (05:48) Markets are just 2.5% away from September peak even as record highs are predicted (08:41) Rupee has best day in two years (10:03) Luxury EV sales are zooming…

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Keeping Soy Strong in Korea and Livestock Risk Management 25:21

1M ago25:21

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Ohio soybeans are a significant export to South Korea, particularly for food-grade and non-GMO varieties used in products like tofu, soy milk, and soy sauce. Ohio farmers and the Ohio Soybean Council actively engage with Korean buyers to promote and strengthen trade relationships. Hear about the highlights of a recent trade mission on this Ohio Far…

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How Indian Farmers Benefit from Transparent Food Supply Chains 41:57

1M ago41:57

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Can digital traceability transform India's agriculture and food exports?__________________________________________In this insightful episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, host Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Mark Kaplan, co-founder of Wholechain, a global platform improving supply chain transparency across food and agriculture sectors — including …

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#617 The Stock Markets See 1000 Point Jump 28:41

1M ago28:41

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On Episode 617 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Rishi Agrawal, CEO and Co-Founder of Teamlease Regtech. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:10) The stock markets see 1,000 point jump (02:26) Bank stocks in vogue as HDFC Bank hits an all time high (06:02) Sales of houses drop 20% on year in top 7 cities (07:2…

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