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Rising talent
Bengawan Solo’s founder Anastasia Liew is keen to pass her legacy on to her son. But first, he must perfect the Singaporean bakery’s 100-strong product line of cakes and pastries.
Brimful of tradition
Through boom, bust and flood Grevi has kept its craft alive to remain at the head of the pack.
Moving with the times
Molteni&C, an illustrious furniture company with 80 years of experience, is calling on its know-how to keep up with a fast-changing design industry while modernising with its values intact.
Flying colours
Italian family business Benetton is about more than fashion. From breathing new life into a roadside food chain to funding creative projects, the brand has diversified its global portfolio in unique ways.
In the blood
With great power comes great responsibility. When that power comes from taking over a family business, it can be daunting. These heirs, however, have embraced the challenge and are nurturing their heritage.
Glazing a trail
The enamelware coming out of the Noda Horo factory in Japan hardly has time to sit on the shelves. Meet the family firm that has forged a reputation for quality and creativity.
New World Order
Adrian Cheng is CEO of one of Hong Kong’s largest businesses, with fingers in all kinds of pies. But, he says, it’s easy juggling responsibility when you have the right team supporting you.
Sweetness and might
The German confectioner Haribo is more than a cute gummy bear. Behind the playful facade is a corporate powerhouse that aggressively defends its brand, takes rivals to court, and expands its global empire.
Expo 61: Mighty Mittelstand
They may not be sexy but the small firms that make everything from dog leads to lifting gear are the fuel powering Germany’s economy.
Forking out
In the Netherlands, a fourth-generation family of blacksmiths has found success through dedication to simple quality. Monocle meets the men from DeWit, digging deep for the garden tool industry.
