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U.S. Farm Exports Projected to Reach Record High this Year

U.S. farm exports are projected to reach an all-time high of €135 billion ($164 billion) this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) quarterly agricultural trade forecast.

Pandemic ‘Revolution’ Leads to Record Organic Food Sales

U.S. organic food sales in 2020 were up a record 12.8% to a new high of €46 billion ($56.4 billion), representing almost 6% of U.S. food sales.

FAO ‘Walks the Talk’ on Climate

The FAO of the UN has reached a ‘turning point’ in its approach to the environment. It has set an ambitious target to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 45 percent by 2030.

Cutting Leather Use Would Have a Significant Environmental Impact, Finds L&HCA

It would damage the environment, create more waste, increase greenhouse gases, and drive more demand for cheap, often polluting substitutes.

Leather and Hide Council of America Targets Zero Waste and Transparent Supply Chain

L&HCA, responsible for almost half the worldwide trade in hides, set out a goal to reduce waste by using every hide from the dairy and meat industry and expand its traceability program developed with NGOs.

Pandemic Drives Demand for Sustainable Products, Finds U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Two-thirds of clothing brands and retailers in the UK and U.S. have seen a rise in demand for sustainable products in the past 12 months.

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Signs Up 300 Members in Six Months

Brands, retailers, mills and manufacturers that have signed up for the system include Gap Inc. and its Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta brands, as well as UK retailers Next Plc. and Byford.

A Century of American Sustainability in Practice

Supported by more than a century of environmental sustainability regulation, the U.S. shows that it shares the world’s values through innovation, improvement, and a legacy of commitment to global sustainability.

The Search for the Next “Slow Fashion” Leather Designer is On

The Leather & Hide Council of America is taking its successful student design competition global. This year, students from around the world will be able to compete in an open […]

DelicioUS Showcases the Quality, Variety and Nutritional Benefits of U.S. Produce

The campaign tells the story behind U.S. products, sharing recipes and articles on topics ranging from the health benefits of almonds to how U.S. beef is produced and what makes it special.

EU Consumers Rank Taste, Safety and Cost Higher than Food Sustainability

This is the main finding of a survey of 27,237 consumers across the 27 member states, which was published on 18 December 2020.

Real Leather. Sustainable. Beautiful. Enduring.

From the energy of the sun to the power of the waves. Look to nature first, as the sustainable way to nurture and support our lives, and our lifestyles. For […]