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28 February 2005
Pakistan introduces freight subsidy on leather exports
WHO issues strongest bird flu warning yet
Hungarian farmers disgruntled over subsidy delays
Ivan Menezes joins Coach Board of Directors
Trumpler to begin production in China
APLF attracts 30 new exhibitors
Chinese leather goods imports and exports rise in 2004
Asia’s largest dress shoe trade mall to open in April
Apprenticeship scheme launched in UK
REACH proposals face public hearing
24 February 2005
University College Northampton forges Ethiopian links
Fashion shoe and leather goods fair reports positive news
UK Consumer Committee re-appoints members
Barcoding Inc.enters colour label market
ANCI: 600% increase in footwear imports from China in 40 days
22 February 2005
Lectra:announces Q4, and FY2004 results
Jörg Strassburger to head up Lanxess India
DHL launches express services for leather in India
Turkey and Russia set up scheme to compete with Chinese imports
WTO to rule on EU hormone import ban
WTO to rule on EU hormone import ban
Stats Canada report confirms poor beef export figures in 2004
21 February 2005
CTC announces the opening of a new Shanghai office
AIFF attracts record numbers of visitors
PTA-NZ demands end of sales tax
ContiBeef and Smithfield Foods to form joint venture
Rocky Shoes & Boots reports record figures
Kuwaiti December exports worth $37.7 million
EU funds project to promote quality meat
Spring and summer 2006 to be highlighted by Stahl at APLF
Myers retires from LIA
Leather Research Laboratory announces Leather Orientation Course
AAFA introduces new protective footwear standards
Premier Platforms acquires leather goods manufacturer
Canada’s Elyss cuir wins Desjardins Bursary
Myers retires from LIA
17 February 2005
Clariant and Tannin Corporation to share technical expertise
Clariant and Tannin Corporation to share technical expertise
IILF attracts 6,000 visitors
Indian minister calls for cooperation with Italy in leather sector
Foundation laid at Bangladesh Leather Industry City
30,000 visit the WSA show
30,000 visit the WSA show
Prices of clothing, footwear and furniture fall in UK
South Korean pork imports up, beef and chicken down
16 February 2005
Rocky Shoes & Boots to produce boots for US military
Malta’s customs seize counterfeit footwear
India’s December industrial growth confirms larger trend
Nigeria welcomes exiled Zimbabwe farmers
15 February 2005
Tyson plans resumption of beef operations
US postpones imports of Canadian beef from cattle over 30 months
EU’s export refunds on wheat criticised by big farming nations
Soleas.com joins fashion footwear websites
Pakistan to launch Industrial Information Network
Call for live export review in Tasmania
Japan accepts US grading system for age determination
South Africa to investigate automotive leather segment in MIDP review
PLGMEA objects to customs notice
India’s Aero Club plans expansion
Wilsons sales fall
USDA releases positive figures for US farming
UK’s first possible BSE goat case surfaces
USA exports record volumes of pork in 2004
Thailand prepares poultry bird flu vaccines
11 February 2005
UN food agency finds BSE controls reassuring
Tariffs ended, EU Trade Commissioner visits USA
UNCTAD: WTO Trade reforms could threaten jobs
10 February 2005
ECCO golf shoes and players renew endorsements
Timberland reports record Q4 and full year results
New report on European upholstered furniture published
New SATRA test initiative combats slip accidents
Katzkin Leather sues Nissan
EU agrees on food products traceability guidelines
New safety boots from Oliver Footwear
Russia allows Brazilian poultry imports
US orthopaedic providers pay up
Bird flu resurfaces in Cambodia as first victim dies
09 February 2005
Russia to increase meat import quotas by 2.5% a year
Russia restricts pork imports from Italian region
Tests confirm 17th BSE case in Czech Republic
Tyson meat plants to remain closed for longer
Tyson meat plants to remain closed for longer
Gerber Technology launches enhanced software
Giancarlo Squintani celebrates 50 years in leather the industry
Two new directors join the Rohm and Haas board
First human BSE case reported in Japan fatal
New bird flu vaccine developed says China
Poland reports 22nd case of BSE
Insolia heel technology proves popular in 2004
LaCrosse Q4 and year-end results strong as company restructures
Puma’s global sales exceed €2 billion
07 February 2005
Wolverine Boots and Shoes Footwear Plus award
Minister: India to double its share of global trade
PRE-GDS kicks the season off well
Wolverine Boots and Shoes Footwear Plus award
04 February 2005
FAO/OIE: bird flu could worsen
Bangladesh PM to break ground at tannery park site
IILF in India
Pakistan leather exports increase 63%
Canada proposes new US import regulations
Canada proposes new US import regulations
Tax-Free clothing and footwear shopping in USA
Tod’s reports 5% growth in revenues
Swift & Company announces production cuts
China Dongguan International Fair for Shoes, Leather Products and Accessories 2005
Jinhou Group sets up leather goods production base
COEAP, Xi’ao sign joint investment deal
SSL announces closure of UK Scholl facility
Rohm and Haas reports 13% increase in sales
Mixed results at I.L.M.
01 February 2005
BASF offers environmentally friendly alternative to nonylphenol ethoxylates
Lanxess spin-off accomplished
ECCO Tannery Thailand appoints new MD
Candie`s to launch two Bongo collections
Esprit to launch in UK
Mexico criticises China’s labour conditions
South African automotive leather suppliers to lose MIDP benefits
Ford, Honda, Toyota sweep 2004 Consumer Choice Awards
Copyright victory for owners of ‘Dr Martens’ Logo
Brown Shoe donates 35,000 pairs of shoes to Tsunami relief effort
Payless ShoeSource elects new member to Board of Directors
Etonic introduces non-cleated performance golf shoe
Czech meat output down 8.8% in 2004
Greg Tunney resigns from Phoenix Footwear
Eybl International AG announces strong figures for first nine months of 2004/05
BSE found in goat in France
BSE found in goat in France
China plans additional support for agriculture

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