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Wednesday, 15 January 2020

FMCG manufacturer talks making it in a highly competitive and troubled industry

Have no fear, your favorite podcast is here: Making It is back for its first episode in 2020, featuring a FMCG manufacturer that is always present at your local koushk. And you know how the saying goes: Behind every good snack food, there’s a good story. He describes himself as the captain of the ship who had to steer his business through tumultuous times: the revolution, the devaluation, increasing competition, a late export subsidy, and shifting interest rates.

If you want to refresh your memory a bit, these are the guests whose episodes are already out:

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