Jordan is facing a crisis of worker shortage in its garment factories, as local Jordanians are shunning the sector, as benefits offered to them are not attractive vis-à-vis those offered to foreign workers. The Jordanian garment ...
Tags: textile industry, work environment, Apparel
The Mumbai chapter of SDC EC recently organised its 5th National Students Competition – Young Talent Search 2015 at the Textiles Committee’s office in Mumbai. The theme for this year’s competition was ‘Innovations ...
American non-profit scientific and educational institution National Geographic has entered into a licensing deal with the Indian-based hand-knotted carpet maker Jaipur Rugs, granting rights to sell products from the former’s Home ...
Tags: compelling stories, art forms, Textile
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and Cote d'Ivoire's Conseil du Café-Cacao have reached an agreement to improve cocoa planting material. This new agreement is part of the Ivorian government's 2QC national cocoa strategy. WCF ...
Tags: World Cocoa Foundation, Material, Food
Inaugurated in the spring of 1957, the China Import and Export Fair (CIEF), commonly known as the Canton Fair, is China's largest trade fair and now has spread its name all around the world. It is held twice a year in spring and autumn in ...
Belarus and Turkmenistan plan to set up a joint venture to make cotton products, according to a Belarusian news agency BelTA. Chairman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich told the agency ...
Tags: cotton industry, joint venture, Textile
The French National Assembly has voted in favor of a ban on unlimited refills of sugary drinks at fast food chains and stores, as part of its efforts to tackle growing obesity levels. The ban would be applicable on all soda "fountains" ...
Tags: Soft Drinks, fast food chains, Food
Nestlé’s research on children’s nutrition, health and lifestyle will be extended to 10 countries by the end of next year. Comprising of two studies, namely: Kids Nutrition and Health Study (KNHS) and Feeding Infants and ...
Despite efforts from the leading Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) to carry out some cotton farming projects, Vietnam’s cotton production in 2014-15 is forecast less than the previous marketing year, according to ...
Funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), Invest Northern Ireland (InvestNI) and the US National Science Foundation (NSF) government agencies through the US-Ireland R&D Partnership program, over €1m has been awarded for the project ...
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, added six new triathletes to its growing roster of pros. The athletes include former Ironman world champion Leanda Cave, Danielle Mack, Lauren Goss, Josh Amberger, Kevin Collington and Drew Scott. ...
Tags: Hoka One One, triathletes, Sporting Goods
Nestlé’s research on children’s nutrition, health and lifestyle will be expanded to include 10 countries by the end of next year.Comprising of two studies, namely: Kids Nutrition and Health Study (KNHS) and Feeding ...
Tags: Nestle, Nutrition Examination Survey, Food
Sheffield City Council has unveiled exciting new plans that will transform the heart of Sheffield city centre and significantly increase its ranking as a key performing retail centre in the UK. The proposed £480m scheme, designed ...
Falling after a national payday, experts predict consumers to be out in force this Good Friday and Easter Monday. As Easter weekend approaches, footfall at shopping centres, retail parks and high streets is forecast to jump 4.7 per cent ...
Tags: Easter weekend, Payday, Toys
The new PPG Pittsburgh Paints brand has announced its exclusive paint-brand partnership with Independent We Stand, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the revival of independent, locally-owned and -operated businesses. The PPG Pittsburgh ...
Tags: Color, Architectural Coatings, Decoration