12 September 2025

IULTCS CONGRESS: research takes stock in Lyon

From September 9 to 11, international leather chemists gathered to share and discuss the latest advances in the scientific world.

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12 September 2025

PGI, excellence and know-how: the conference organised by LES Italia

Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) were also discussed in Milan at an event organised by LES Italia.

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12 September 2025

IGP footwear: the Fermano-Maceratese tradition conquers Europe

The Fermano-Maceratese footwear district is preparing to obtain the first European Protected Geographical Indication for footwear, thanks to an ambitious project that combines traditional craftsmanship, regulatory innovation and entrepreneurial vision.

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12 September 2025

The new non-food PGI: protection and momentum for Made in Italy footwear

The protection of regional excellence is no longer reserved for agri-food products: the EU has approved a regulation extending Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status to artisanal and industrial products.

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9 September 2025

The Italian government focuses on technical and vocational training

During his visit to the 100th edition of MICAM, the Minister of Education and Merit, Giuseppe Valditara, reiterated the importance of strengthening the link between schools and businesses in order to create a labour supply chain that maintains the high standards of excellence associated with Italian manufacturing.

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4 September 2025

German footwear industry: slight increase in exports but US tariffs cause concern

The employment situation is stable and there has been a slight increase in exports, but the global economic and geopolitical situation is causing uncertainty.

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1 September 2025

In 2024, footwear production recovered, but export value declined

According to the World Footwear Yearbook 2025, published by APICCAPS, global footwear production recovered by 6.9% and exports also improved in volume, but not in value.

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26 August 2025

Italian footwear industry: ‘from vulnerable sector to strategic sector’

The scenario that emerged from the KPMG and Assocalzaturifici study outlines the roadmap for transforming the sector with the ‘Italy 2030 Plan’.

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25 August 2025

Giovanna Ceolini on the 15% US tariffs on the EU: ‘It’s the lesser evil’

The President of Confindustria Accessori Moda pointed out that the weakening of the dollar is already a factor aggravating exports of Italian-made goods to the United States.

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18 July 2025

Germany: “apple leather” label banned

 German tanning association (VDL) wins major victory in court

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