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June 2008

30 June 2008
CA Livestock harmed in fire
CO Crocodile skins seized Free Content
FR LVMH deals eBay another blow
BR Bertin makes case for sustainability in animal husbandry
RU Russia buys big
27 June 2008
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection 14/06/08
US Seminar set for August Free Content
BR Brazil reduces its herd size
RW Rwandan company to start exporting leather
US eBay jacket: this time it’s above board
26 June 2008
IN Zero discharge nears completion for Indian tannery
AE Italy's trade with UAE grows
BR Minister keeps his word as ‘pirate’ cattle are seized
US US pork makes an impression Free Content
VN Vietnam’s export growth continues
25 June 2008
BD Bangladesh leather exports growth continues
US Seminar programme complete Free Content
BR Marfrig to acquire OSI units in Brazil and Europe
ES Groupe Smithfield and Spain’s Campofrío could merge
DE New CEO for DyStar
24 June 2008
BR Special football is bar’s centrepiece Free Content
CA Executive office chairs in team colours
IQ Leather cigar case seized
GB ScS could be taken over
US Nordstrom recalls leather sandals
23 June 2008
PK Leather exports up
IN Italy and India tied up for up lift of tanning industry
PK Breakthrough on raw materials
BE Extra functionality Free Content
US US beef exporters respond to Korea
20 June 2008
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection 07/06/08
CH TFL implements increase in prices
TR Ties with Turkey Free Content
PY Independencia goes international
DE DyStar announces price increases
19 June 2008
GB Land of Leather secures funding
PY No closure at Vernon tannery
CO Aid package for exporters
PK Concern over garments Free Content
PK Leather and footwear production rise
18 June 2008
US Corn prices could push slaughter stats up Free Content
SI ‘Green’ suede for two major retailers
CN Progress at furniture sourcing centre
BR Independencia to produce crust leather at own tannery
ER Visit to Eritrea
17 June 2008
BO Call to extend preferential treatment
PE Ambitious expansion plans for retailer
IT Leather disappoints
BR Assintecal reelects Luis Amaral Free Content
BR Brazil: live cattle exports up
16 June 2008
GB Furniture retailers harbour hope of cash injection Free Content
BR Brazil’s exports decline: Middle East demand up
IN Four injured in “illegal” factory fire
GB Students’ work hits famous London arcade
PK Tanners join in with budget protest
13 June 2008
IN Hide and skin exports up in India Free Content
AR Workers laid off at Sadesa
IN India to push for closer ties with South America
BD Bangladesh: livestock statistics
Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection 31/05/08
12 June 2008
AU Drought closes world’s biggest ranch Free Content
TW Nano needs recognition
PK Garment industry critical of federal budget
BR A taste for India
CO FMD outbreak on Colombia-Venezuela border
11 June 2008
BR Claim and counter-claim Free Content
US Leather costs could force shoe prices up
GB Another sofa retailer in trouble
CA Canadian cattle in demand
US Pork exports up by 52%
10 June 2008
IN Northern event hoping to double exhibitors
UY Hide and skin exports down but meat still main dish in Uruguay
IN Indian footwear exports to double
FR New leather trends announcement Free Content
PK Livestock population increases
09 June 2008
US Wilsons to appeal against Nasdaq de-listing
US Smithfield makes CFO appointment
IN Growth continues at Bata India Free Content
PY Paraguay prepares to launch new leather industry body
KR Beef decision threatens political stability
06 June 2008
PY Lake contamination leads to tannery closure
PK Pakistan: industry demands 6% R&D support
BR Ceará leads growth in leather Free Content
NL Stahl book released
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection 24/05/08
05 June 2008
CH New shades from Clariant
US Sales down for Tandy, but stores sell more Free Content
US Hog production costs hurt Smithfield
PK Leather city for Karachi?
FR eBay loses leather court case: more to follow
04 June 2008
MX Cowboy boots excluded from new agreement
US US tannery to launch 'EcoHides'
IT Seville company's high hopes for Indiana Jones hat Free Content
PK Export target in Pakistan's sights
CH New filling agent aimed at automotive leather
03 June 2008
RW East African boost
GB Land of Leather makes financial move Free Content
CN China flies in African students
CH New product to enhance poorer raw materials
BR ‘Pirate’ cattle will be seized
02 June 2008
IN Chennai: hides confusion over
GB Minister urges early action on REACH
US Tandy announces management promotions
FR Yves St Laurent dies
PK Leather up, footwear down Free Content

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