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Brazilian footwear production up 2% in Q1

Published: May 16, 2023

Footwear production in Brazil was up by 2% in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Brazilian Association of Footwear Industries (Abicalçados). Read More...

Italian leather industry expecting 7.3% rise for 2022

Published: May 4, 2023

UNIC has reported that the Italian leather industry is expecting to report an increase in turnover of 7.3% in 2022 to €4.5 billion. Read More...

U.S. red meat production slowing

Published: January 25, 2023

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), has reported commercial red meat production fell by 7% in December compared with the same period in 2021.

Labour shortages hold back Colombian footwear

Published: January 6, 2023

Despite a good result in 2022, labour shortages are expected to hold back the footwear industry in 2023, according to the Colombian Association of Footwear, Leather and Leather Goods (ACICAM).

It comes down to a question of price

Tom Hogarth Published: December 16, 2022

Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth examines the concerns around the rise of meat alternatives and the reality of the situation.

French bovine leather production still down 7% on 2019

Published: December 8, 2022

The Conseil National du Cuir (CNC) has released its 2022 Economic Report, detailing how the French tanning industry is handling the challenges of a post-Covid global market.

UNIC provides updates at Annual Assembly

Published: November 29, 2022

UNIC, the Italian tanners’ association, has provided an update on the progress of the Italian tanning industry during its Annual Assembly which was held at the ADI Museum in Milan on November 25.

Adient closes manufacturing plant in Ontario

Published: November 17, 2022

Global automotive seating tier-1 company Adient has closed an automotive manufacturing plant in Tillsonburg, Ontario.

Spoor announces collaboration with Lutz Morris

Published: November 4, 2022

Danish tannery Spoor has announced a collaboration with German accessory brand Lutz Morris for responsibly sourced and tanned leather goods.

Venezuelan footwear supplying just 25% of domestic demand

Published: October 26, 2022

The President of the Venezuelan Chamber of Footwear and Components (CAVECAL) has expressed concern over the low domestic demand supplied by footwear production in Venezuela.