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Brazilian footwear meets with Mercosur over Argentinian restrictions

Published: July 20, 2022

The Brazilian Footwear Industry Association (Abicalçados) has met with Mercosur to discuss concerns around Argentina’s import restrictions.

JBS to invest in southern Brazil plant upgrades

Published: April 16, 2021

The world’s largest meatpacker will invest R$1.7 billion (US$301 million) between now and 2023 to expand and upgrade seven plants in Rio Grande do Sul, according to a JBS executive.

ESG hits the spotlight

Published: September 23, 2020

How long will it take before Boohoo and Rio Tinto recover from the outcomes of hitting global headlines for what can only be classed as management failures? Company analysts are talking in terms of three years at least. During this time, their share price will be depressed, many investors will stay clear of the company and stakeholders and customers will be wary before transacting with them.

CSCB Forum discusses ‘sustainable revolution’

Published: November 15, 2019

The CSCB (Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability) Sustainability Forum was held under the theme of ‘Leather in a connected world’ on November 7, in Estância Velha, Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Brazil’s Zero Grau to welcome over 300 exhibitors

Published: November 5, 2019

The footwear and accessories trade show takes place November 18-20 in Gramado, Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Brazil’s CSCB presented at UN Convention in Rio

Published: September 17, 2019

The Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability (CSCB) was presented at the Second International Convention on Trade and Voluntary Sustainability Standards organised by the United Nations in Rio de Janeiro on September 16-18.

Major Brazilian footwear Group files for insolvency

Published: June 28, 2019

The footwear manufacturing and retailing Group, which is also licensed to manufacture for the Adidas brand, has a debt of R$638.5 million (US$167.15 million) and filed a lawsuit for business recovery on June 24.

Higher cattle slaughter in Brazil

Published: March 28, 2019

Cattle slaughter in Brazil increased +3.4% in 2018, reaching 31.90 million head.

JBS appoints new Chief Financial Officer

Published: December 5, 2018

The Brazilian meatpacker has appointed Guilherme Cavalcanti as the Company’s Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Head of Investor Relations, effective from January 15, 2019.

Two new tanneries join Brazil’s CSCB programme

Published: June 7, 2018

Two tanneries located in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS) have joined the Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability (CSCB) programme, which seeks to promote better environmental, economic, and social practices.