#038: Francesco Botto Poala takes us behind the scenes of Reda 1865
IntroductionFrancesco Botto Poala is the Chief Operating Officer at the well known vertically integrated weaving company Reda 1865. In this episode, Francesco talks about how the company strives for c...
20 Jul 201733min
#037: Richard Halliday explains how a merino stud operation works
IntroductionRichard Halliday is a dedicated wool grower and merino stud breeder. In addition, Richard is the current president of WoolProducers Australia, the national voice for wool growers in Austra...
13 Jul 201738min
#036: Dave Maslen about giving consumers a great wool experience
IntroductionDave Maslen introduces the New Zealand Merino Company in this Wool Academy Podcast interview. Dave explains the different benefits NZM offers to its wool growers, supply chain partners and...
6 Jul 201731min
#035: Michael Jackson from AWTA talks about wool testing
IntroductionMichael Jackson is the Managing Director of AWTA, the Australian Wool Testing Authority. In this Wool Academy Podcast Michael explains how wool testing works. In particular he explains wha...
29 Jun 201728min
#034: Louis de Beer about the South African wool industry and communal farming
IntroductionLouis de Beer is the CEO of Cape Wools, an industry association representing the interests of the South African wool industry. In this episode, Louis gives insights into the South African ...
21 Jun 201743min
#033: Philippa Wright always brings on new perspectives to be successful in wool
IntroductionPhilippa Wright, Founder and Managing Director at Wright Wool, talks about running a wool broker business in New Zealand. Being one of the few women in a leading position within the indust...
15 Jun 201733min
#032: Jonas Sanders about his 'merino wool only' shop called Wollmeister Berlin
IntroductionJonas Sanders opened his merino wool only shop in May 2016 under the name Wollmeister Berlin. In his shop, Jonas is only selling a small number of merino wool fashion brands. With his long...
8 Jun 201727min
#031: Jonathan Dyson about the growing desire of consumers to know the story behind a product
IntroductionJonathan Dyson, the editor of Twist magazine, shares his views as a journalist on the wool industry. He explains how there is a growing desire for information of which most of that is driv...
1 Jun 201726min
