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Korean tariff suspension presents opportunity for Australian beef

Published: July 20, 2022

After the South Korean government announced a suspension of import tariffs, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has identified an opportunity for Australian beef.

JBS Couros takes Kind Leather to APLF Dubai

Published: March 30, 2022

JBS Couros is reiterating its commitment to sustainable production techniques at the APLF Dubai show, which began today (March 30) in Dubai.

Textile Exchange releases regenerative agriculture report

Published: February 2, 2022

Textile Exchange, a global non-profit focused on climate change in the fashion and textile industries, has released a report on the topic of regenerative agriculture.

Tapestry makes environmental commitments to combat climate change

Published: July 28, 2021

The New York headquartered luxury fashion group which owns U.S. fashion houses Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman has announced actions to drive its strategy.

India seeks to seize opportunity vacated by China

Published: May 19, 2020

As China faces growing global tension over its handling of the coronavirus, India sees a door of opportunity to attract further international investments, including manufacturing, with the state of Uttar Pradesh allegedly forming a special task force for this.

Lineapelle London to host over 40 exhibitors

Published: January 16, 2020

The forthcoming edition of Lineapelle London takes place January 21 at the Ham Yard Hotel, in the heart of London’s Soho.

Tod’s acquires e-commerce platform Italiantouch

Published: October 9, 2018

Through the acquisition, the high-end Italian leather shoes and accessories brand aims to take in-house the digital e-commerce platform of long-time partner, Italiantouch.

Tannery 4.0 – an opportunity for the leather industry

Published: July 17, 2018

Dr Dietrich Tegtmeyer of global leather chemical maker Lanxess will outline future leather sector trends and what impact these changes may have on the global tanning industry by 2030. Speaking at the “Tannery 2030” conference in Shanghai on August 28, he will also highlight new technologies developed by the company where tanners’ will be able to produce their own retanning chemicals on-site from waste shavings.

Help the planet and increase your margin

Published: November 9, 2016

It was only last year that JBS introduced the concept of Scarface to the upholstery market. This offer was developed in order to give consumers the opportunity to buy furniture which includes natural characteristics such as healed scars and other features that were previously pigmented over as "defects".

Leather sector to benefit from new industrial park

Published: March 21, 2016

Kenya’s export and development authorities have recently hosted meetings and presentations with potential international investors in the leather and textile sectors, offering incentives such as zero-rate import and excise duty.