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June 5, 2025 |
Bringing you the top stories and opinion from the leading source for global leather industry news. |
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Tributes paid to former Assomac figure Mario PucciJune 4, 2025 The funeral of Mario Pucci, former Head of Communication and International Activities at Assomac, took place On June 4 in Florence. |
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COP30: Climate change and population adaptationJune 3, 2025ILM columnist Mike Redwood explores the challenges of climate adaptation, urban design and leather’s role in a shifting world ahead of COP30 in Brazil. |
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The frontline of biodiversity conservationJune 5, 2025 Dr Patrick Aust, Director of the African Institute of Applied Herpetology, and Dr Daniel Natusch, Chair of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Snake Specialist Group, explain how reptile farming can support biodiversity conservation. |
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White Line secures €3 million in funding for acquisitionJune 4, 2025 Italian exotic leather tanner White Line has secured €3 million in funding through a minibond under the “Made in Italy” Basket Bond programme for its acquisition of Reptilis. |
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Namibia cuts export levies on hides and skinsJune 3, 2025 The Namibian Ministry of Finance has announced a significant reduction in export levies on hides and skins. |
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Bangladeshi leather exports bounce back in MayJune 3, 2025 After a drop in April, Bangladeshi leather exports improved in May 2025, according to the latest data from the Export Promotion Bureau. |
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Steve Madden sues Adidas over trademark disputeJune 4, 2025 Steve Madden has filed a countersuit against Adidas over an alleged trademark violation from the latter. |
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Brazilian footwear creates over 10,000 jobs in early 2025June 3, 2025 Brazil’s footwear sector added 10,220 new jobs in the first four months of 2025, according to data released by the Brazilian Footwear Industry Association (Abicalçados), based on Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) surveys. |
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