animals

Cotance hits back at Stella McCartney leather comments

Published: November 11, 2021

The Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community (Cotance) has released a statement in response to Stella McCartney’s anti-leather efforts at the ongoing COP26 summit in Scotland.

New law to track cattle suppliers to curb deforestation

Published: June 22, 2021

Brazil, home to the world's largest commercial cattle herd, will propose a new law to track cattle suppliers that sell animals to meat processors such as JBS and Marfrig, as illegal ranching is a key driver of deforestation.

European cattle slaughter set to decline further in 2021

Published: March 12, 2021

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released data on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on global slaughter rates, which suggests that European Union slaughter declined by 1.67% in 2020, with an anticipated further fall of 0.46% expected in 2021.

ISA TanTec launches Greener Pastures collection

Published: February 5, 2021

The international tanning Group has launched its fully traceable Autumn/Winter 2022 Greener Pastures leather collection for both the footwear and luxury markets.

UK could ban fur sale after Brexit

Published: December 9, 2020

British Environment Secretary George Eustice said the ban on fur sales could be in force by the end of 2021.

California judge rules against ban on exotic leather

Published: October 15, 2020

A U.S. federal judge has issued an injunction barring the state of California from enforcing a law that criminalises the sale and imports of alligator and crocodile leather and leather goods.

Tyson Foods launches largest beef transparency programme in the U.S.

Published: September 10, 2020

The U.S. meat processor has announced its programme to verify sustainable beef production practices on more than five million acres of cattle grazing land in the U.S.. This would be the largest known programme of its kind in the country.

Lower slaughter rate expected during Eid celebrations

Published: July 29, 2020

With Eid-ul-Adha celebrations approaching, this year fewer animals are expected to be slaughtered amid the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

The better the raw material, the better the leather

Published: March 10, 2020

There is no doubt that tanners need to be more creative with their lower grades, and generally more innovative with the whole business of leather making. Classic leathers and classic techniques have their place, but in a sizeable niche rather than mainstream. Leather has to evolve with society, and this century it has been behind the competition.

Hides piling up as Indian tanneries remain closed

Published: March 6, 2020

As 61 tanneries remain closed in Jalandhar, India state of Punjab, abandoned animal carcasses are reported to be creating problems in the villages surrounding the city and hide collectors are not attending due to a drop in demand.