6 January 2026
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Organizations
Dr Luis Zugno: Leather Naturally plays a key role in raising awareness about leather
Jan 5, 2026 / Netherlands
We spoke to Dr Luis Zugno, Chair of Leather Naturally, a non-profit organisation dedicated to leather education and the promotion of compliant, regulated leather manufacturing. Our conversation focused on the organisation’s role in the industry and current debates surrounding leather
World
Cotance and industriAll Europe outline roadmap for the EU leather sector
Jan 2, 2026 / European Union
Cotance and industriAll Europe have adopted a new Social Dialogue Work Programme 2026-2030. This is aimed at strengthening the skills, sustainability and competitiveness of the EU leather industry
World
European footwear and apparel industries face reindustrialisation challenges
Dec 31, 2025 / Portugal
With production still concentrated in Asia, the European footwear and apparel industries are navigating reindustrialisation, with value-added manufacturing, regulation and sustainability emerging as key factors
Companies
New Generation: Edgar Ferro from Fernando Ferro & Irmão
Jan 6, 2026 / Portugal
Edgar Ferro, who has a degree in Business Management, is the second generation to take the helm at the family-owned technology company founded by his father and uncle 25 years ago
Companies
Kering formalizes acquisition process of Raselli Franco Group in stages
Jan 1, 2026 / France
The France-based luxury group has announced a staged acquisition of jewellery maker Raselli Franco Group. The deal will begin with the purchase of a 20% stake in the first quarter
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