Author: Rose Tong

1 September 2023 Events – LHCA and CLIA host joint reception in Shanghai The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) and the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) hosted a joint leather industry reception at the Jumeirah Himalayas hotel in Shanghai on August 30. Around 100 guests from the U.S. and Chinese leather supply chains,… Continue reading Events – LHCA and CLIA host joint reception in Shanghai

1 September 2023 United States of America – The Bison supports the repopulation as a symbolic animal From this year, the Florentine leather goods company Il Bisonte supports the US Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), an organization committed to the restoration and protection of the animal symbol of the brand, the bison. The brand founded in… Continue reading United States of America – The Bison supports the repopulation as a symbolic animal

31 August 2023 Switzerland: Oeko-Tex releases Annual Report for 2022/2023 Switzerland-based standards organisation Oeko-Tex has announced its results for 2022/2023, issuing more than 43,000 certificates and labels, writes ILM. For the period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, Oeko-Tex increased this result by 21% year-on-year and achieved growth of 52% for its Made… Continue reading Switzerland: Oeko-Tex releases Annual Report for 2022/2023

31 August 2023 Sustainable Leather Forum in Paris – Take an active part in tomorrow’s challenges at the SLF 2023 The Sustainable Leather Forum (SLF), an international event dedicated to CSR in the leather, fashion, luxury and design industries, is attracting more and more participants from France and abroad, writes ILM.   For its fifth… Continue reading Sustainable Leather Forum in Paris – Take an active part in tomorrow’s challenges at the SLF 2023

31 August 2023 Europe – July marks a year of growth for EU passenger car registrations Following the July 2023 results, the EU car market has recorded 12 consecutive months of growth for new passenger car registrations, according to the latest data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Report by ILM. New car registrations… Continue reading Europe – July marks a year of growth for EU passenger car registrations

30 August 2023 Events – ACLE returns to Shanghai after four years The All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) has returned to its home base at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre (SNIEC) after a four-year absence, reports ILM.   The show is taking place from August 29-31, 2023, in Shanghai, China, with more than 1,000… Continue reading Events – ACLE returns to Shanghai after four years

30 August 2023 South America – Minerva acquires 16 Marfrig slaughterhouses Brazilian meatpacker Marfrig has agreed to sell 16 South American slaughterhouses to rival Minerva for R$7.5 billion (US$1.5 billion). Marfrig, which owns National Beef and BRF SA, will reportedly focus on producing processed meat products, retaining only its large-scale industrial facilities in the region.… Continue reading South America – Minerva acquires 16 Marfrig slaughterhouses

30 August 2023 General Manager for Europe named by Puma Sports company Puma has appointed Javier Ortega as its new general manager for Europe. He will take up the role on September 1, writes Footwearbiz. He succeeds Richard Teyssier, who became Puma’s global brand and marketing director in July. Mr Ortega has worked at Puma… Continue reading General Manager for Europe named by Puma

29 August 2023 Rendering – Daily items made from bovine byproducts What do paint, lipstick, charcoal, and footballs have in common? They are all essential items we use in our lives and come from cattle. By Harris Ranch Beef Company. The main reason we raise cattle is for the delicious beef they produce. What is… Continue reading Rendering – Daily items made from bovine byproducts