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Pakistan and Russia agree to promote trade

Published: January 30, 2023

The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has signed an agreement with the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) to promote business between the two countries.

AALF 2023 to take place in February

Published: January 18, 2023

Organisers have announced that the All-African Leather Fair (AALF) will take place from February 16-18, 2023.

India could be world leader for leather and footwear, says minister

Published: January 5, 2023

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles Shri Piyush Goyal has said that the country has the potential to become a world leader in the footwear and leather sectors.

Cargill revenues reach record levels in 2022

Published: August 15, 2022

Global food, agricultural, financial and industrial products company Cargill has reported record revenues for 2022 in its recently released annual report.

Footwear and leather set for growth across Asean countries

Published: July 6, 2022

According to figures released by the APLF, the leather and footwear industries across several Asean countries are set to grow further over the next decade.

European cattle slaughter balances out to stability

Published: June 15, 2022

According to the latest analysis from theSauerReport, bovine slaughter in the EU-27 region has balanced out stability with growth for some and declines for others.

PEST control for a turbulent world

Published: May 3, 2022

On a global scale, things have only gotten more concerning since the Covid-19 pandemic, and the leather industry must keep an eye on the issues, explains Mike Redwood.

Talking Point March/April 2022

Published: April 21, 2022

For the March/April issue, ILM asked a select group of tanners: “Has the Covid-19 pandemic brought an end to globalisation for the leather industry as we knew it?”

Global sourcing realignment post Covid-19

Published: April 12, 2022

Sitting down with an industry contact over a strong espresso at the Lineapelle fair in Milan in late February underlined my feeling that the global leather supply chain is currently undergoing a major transformation, writes ILM Content Director Martin Ricker.

It’s time for us to meet again

Published: February 11, 2022

Sam Setter highlights some of the biggest moments as 2022 begins, and ponders how the return to trade shows will play out.