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India-Japan Leather Trade Takes Center Stage at Fashion World Expo Tokyo

In a significant move to boost the leather and footwear trade between India and Japan, the Council...

Italian Leather Maker Gruppo Mastrotto Acquires Majority Stake in Coindu

Gruppo Mastrotto S.p.A., a global leader in leather production, has acquired a majority stake in...

Brazilian Leather Exports Reach $953.6 Million in 9 Months of 2024

Brazil’s export market for hides and skins experienced a significant recovery in September 2024...

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Footwear Industry Set to Boost Indonesia’s Economy

Indonesia’s footwear industry is emerging as a powerful force in the global market, with...

Ecovative Secures $28M to Expand Mycelium-Based Food and Leather Alternatives

In a strategic move to advance its cutting-edge food and fashion products, US-based mycelium startup...

Children make up a quarter of workers in Bangladesh’s leather industry, survey finds

A recent survey conducted by the University of Sussex’s Institute of Development Studies has...

The Future of Ethiopian Leather Industry: Challenges, Innovations, and Sustainability

Ethiopia, home to one of the largest livestock populations in Africa, holds immense potential in its...

Hermès Opens New Leather Goods Factory in France, Creating 280 Jobs

Hermès has inaugurated its 23rd leather goods factory in Riom, France, adding 280 local jobs. The...

Brazil’s Footwear Industry Faces Challenges as Exports Fall and Imports from Asia Rise

Brazil’s footwear industry is facing a significant downturn as exports plummet and imports continue...

IULTCS Launches 2025 Young Leather Scientist Grants for Emerging Researchers

The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) has long been at...

LINEAPELLE 104 Preview: What to Anticipate at the Event from September 17-19, 2024

Fiera Milano Rho is set to host LINEAPELLE’s 104th edition from September 17 to 19, 2024. This...

Saudi Arabia’s Camel Leather Market Valued at $98.7 Million: A New Frontier in Fashion?

The Saudi Fashion Commission has spotlighted the cultural and national significance of camel...

Nigerian Leather Industry Set to Reach US$1 Billion by 2025, Says Minister

Nigeria is on track to generate an estimated $1 billion from its leather and leather products by...

The 6th Edition of the Sustainable Leather Forum: Everything You Need To Know

The 6th edition of the Sustainable Leather Forum (SLF) concluded successfully, marked by a series of...

Volkswagen Partners with Revoltech to Develop Hemp-Based Leather Materials for Future Models

Volkswagen, the world’s second-largest automaker, has announced a partnership with German start-up...

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