IN THIS ISSUE;
03 Upfront
A new quip from Sam Setter in each issue.
Sector forecasts for 2023:
Market outlook for crocodilian leather: Output of lower grade skins appears to be dropping, says Le Croc's Stefan van As.
06 Fairs & Conferences
SLTC UK's 125th conference: African tanners invited to participate online.
08 An Eclectic View
Soil science 101: Developing compostable leather means tanners should know something about soil, writes H. Procter.
10 Decoding Tanning Science
How to prevent the formation of low tear strength leathers - part 1 of a review of technical papers by Dr Clive Jackson-Moss of the ISTT.
12 Weights & Measures
Compiled by the ISTT.
13 Sustainable Leather Foundation
Real change takes time, writes MD Deborah Taylor.
14 Agriculture
A further rate hike dampens agri-outlook in the already volatile operating conditions, writes FNB's Paul Makube.
14 Notice Board
Bader SA: Appointment of CFO Casper van der Walt.
Beefmaster: André Bergh appointed GM of feedlots and farms.
Zambeef: CEO Faith Mukut
