Author: Rose Tong

14 August 2023 One 4 Leather – Vegan dies do not mean that a material is sustainable Have you ever considered what you’re actually sitting on? Recently, a new wave of synthetic materials, often referred to as vegan leather has emerged. At One 4 Leather, as well as among our members, we firmly uphold the… Continue reading One 4 Leather – Vegan dies do not mean that a material is sustainable

14 August 2023 Brazil – Declines across the board for Minerva Foods in Q2 Minerva Foods has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2023, achieving net revenue of R$7.3 billion (US$1.49 billion), down by 14.1% year-on-year, reports ILM. The company reported slaughter numbers of 1.021 million head in the period, down by… Continue reading Brazil – Declines across the board for Minerva Foods in Q2

14 August 2023 Pakistan – Overall increase in footwear exports Pakistan, which is the 7th largest footwear producer in the world, reported growth data for its footwear exports, both in pairs and in foreign currency. This situation contrasts with the recent information coming from Italy and Spain, which reported the drop in foreign sales in… Continue reading Pakistan – Overall increase in footwear exports

11 August 2023 Leather Naturally – Circular vs Linear Economy Ever wondered about the difference between a Circular Economy and a Linear Economy and how leather plays a part in the circular economy? Find some explanations here: Circular Economy: It’s all about reducing waste! Instead of the “take, make, dispose” mindset, we aim to reuse,… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Circular vs Linear Economy

11 August 2023 India – Small leathergoods XL Enterprises Limited is a manufacturer, exporter of genuine leather Men’s Slim Bi-Fold Wallet. We are a bulk order supplier and with flexible MOQ (minimum order quantity). For more details:https://lnkd.in/gZrzRmDj High quality craftsmanship Top level manufacturing Customization as per buyer’s requirement Genuine leather or high-quality leather Luxury quality,… Continue reading India – Small leathergoods

11 August 2023 Trade – Leathergoods exports from China to US fall by 30% in five years Image credit: Guangzhou-based leather handbags manufacturer Sien Leatherware. Trade friction between China and the US continues and leathergoods is one of the product categories to suffer, according to researcher Su Qingyi, writes Leatherbiz. Mr Su, a researcher at… Continue reading Trade – Leathergoods exports from China to US fall by 30% in five years

10 August 2023 Brazil – Shoemakers warn tax rule puts 30,000 jobs at risk The Brazilian Association of Footwear Industries (Abicalçados) has warned that a new rule that allows international companies to import goods without tax could put 30,000 domestic footwear jobs at risk, writes Footwearbiz. The chief executive of Abicalçados, Haroldo Ferreira, says the… Continue reading Brazil – Shoemakers warn tax rule puts 30,000 jobs at risk

10 August 2023 Ferragamo’s CFO resigns Alessandro Corsi, the manager overlooking Salvatore Ferragamo’s financial reporting, resigned and will terminate his employment agreement with the company on the 30th of September, 2023 to take on a new professional challenge, reports World Footwear.   On the occasion of the announcement, the company expresses its “deepest thanks to… Continue reading Ferragamo’s CFO resigns

10 August 2023 Automotive Leather One 4 Leather consists of the leading manufacturers and suppliers to the automotive industry, who between them supply beautiful, luxurious leather to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers.   To find out more, visit https://lnkd.in/eVgab9y9

9 August 2023 United States – Cargill reports healthy growth in 2023 Cargill has released its Annual Report for 2023, including its financial results for the year as well as its other achievements, writes ILM. The company achieved revenue of US$177 billion in the 2023 fiscal year, up by 7% year-on-year. Cargill employs more than… Continue reading United States – Cargill reports healthy growth in 2023