# 101 Don’t Quit, Manage Risks

# 101 Don’t Quit, Manage Risks

From New Ventures Podcast by Sanjoy Sanyal

August 12, 2025 · 46 min · Season 1 · Episode 101

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of El Nino on pineapple production in Thailand and explores diversification strategies in the industry.

What is the problem ? The El Nino has affected pineapple production in Thailand. What is the solution ? Some companies are quitting the industry altogether. Our guest – who has literally grown up in the pineapple industry- is “doubling down”but diversifying What is the evidence? Pineapple leaves which would have wasted can be used to make sustainable textiles. What is the caveat? Demand for these textiles is lower than expected. What should organisations do ? They should diversify to manage risks, not give in. Easier said that done, of course. Sections Section 1: First 8 minutes : Introduction to Jinny (Ghanyapad) Tantipipatpong and her family business Section 2: Next 22 minutes: The impact of the El Nino on the pineapple industry in Thailand Section 3: Next 23 minutes: The plans of converting pineapple waste leaves to sustainable textile fibres Host: Sanjoy Sanyal, Founder Regain Paradise www.regainparadise.org Guest: Jinny (Ghanyapad) Tantipipatpong Executive Director of the Siam Agro-Food Industry and the Director of the Thai Designation Pineapple Canning Industry Corporation https://www.saico.co.th/home/ jinny@tpc-canning.com WA: +66(0)81 813 6288

People in this episode

Host: Sanjoy Sanyal

Guest: Jinny (Ghanyapad) Tantipipatpong

Topics covered

  • pineapple production
  • El Nino
  • sustainable textiles
  • risk management
  • diversification

Keywords

  • Thailand
  • pineapple industry
  • sustainable textiles
  • risk management

Mentioned in this episode

Products: sustainable textiles

Places: Thailand

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