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In this opinion piece, Stephen Sothmann, Partner at DTB AgriTrade LLP, and Bill Westman, Executive Director of Meat Import Council of America (MICA), discuss the potentially harmful effects of blocking USDAs decision to allow imports of fresh beef from Paraguay and the potential impact on other agricultural trade commitments.

Washington's decision to accept beef from Paraguay after 25 years will probably not change the overall volume of U.S. imports, even at a time of tight supplies and high prices, due to a quota on shipments, U.S. meat importers said. U.S. beef prices set records this year after drought drove ranchers to reduce the country's herd to its smallest level in decades, and meat companies are relying more on imports to process into ground beef for hamburgers. Paraguay has not negotiated to sel...

'Real Leather. Stay Different' judges span Hugo Boss, Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana and more. The final competition will take place in Milan.

Leather Council says it supports the strengthening of the US Federal Trade Commission's laws to govern greenwashing claims.

The Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021 could outlaw leather commonly used by brands like Nike and Adidas for soccer cleats.

Update: May, 31/2021 - 09:12 |   Collection Missed and Remembered by Hà Nội London College for Design & Fashions new graduate Bùi Thanh Lam. Photo coutersy of London College HÀ NỘI   Bùi Thanh Lam has been shortlisted to compete at the International Student Design Competition 2021 in London held by creative network Arts Thread.  Lams collection Nỗi Nhớ (Missed and Remembered) is about her love and admiration for her grandmother ...

“Real Leather. Stay Different.” - Competition open to students worldwide 10 February 2021 The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) has launched the “Real Leather Stay Different 2021 International Student Design Competition”, open to students from any country, reports ILM.    The LHCA said the international competition builds on a similar model to the ongoing competitions in Taiwan, China, UK and Italy. Held completely online, it is open to all students and recent graduates fr...