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Better Cotton Launches Innovative Initiative For Cotton Farmers In Côte d’Ivoire

December 12, 2023

Better Cotton has announced the launch of a groundbreaking programme in Côte d’Ivoire, demonstrating its dedication to supporting 200,000 local cotton farmers in the initial five years. This innovative initiative at the field level will provide essential training and resources to farming

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US Cotton Forecast: Production Up, Consumption Down

December 12, 2023

In the latest report on the 2023-24 US cotton balance sheet, there is a marginal decrease in consumption, but a noticeable uptick in production and ending stocks. Production saw a rise of 273,000 bales, reaching 13.1 million bales, with lower output in Texas offset by increases elsewhere. Domestic mill use saw a decrease of 100,000 […]

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Indian Cotton – Towards Composite Economics

December 12, 2023

All-round growth can happen only if cotton is looked at holistically as fibre, food, feed, fodder and also fuel, says Suresh Kotak, Chairman, Textile Advisory Group. Kotak was speaking at the 81st Plenary Session of International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) held from 2nd to 5th December, 2023, at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The […]

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Better Cotton Supports UN’s ‘Uniting Sustainable Actions’

Textile Insights December 11, 2023

Better Cotton has pledged its support to the United Nations’ International Trade Centre’s (ITC) ‘Uniting Sustainable Actions’ initiative, which champions the work of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in global supply chains. The initiative endeavours to highlight and reward the contributions of SMEs by collating and publicising their sustainability credentials on

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USDA Reduces 2023-24 Global Cotton Use In December Report

Textile Insights December 11, 2023

In the December forecast of the 2023-24 cotton season, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reduced global cotton consumption and higher ending stocks than previous month report. World consumption is expected to decrease by 1.6 million bales, mainly due to a decline of 1.0 million bales in China. Turkey’s consumption forecast is lowered […]

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Mango Including Regenerative Cotton In Collections From 2024

Textile Insights December 7, 2023

Mango, a Spanish fashion brand as part of its sustainability strategy is planning to include regenerative cotton into its collections and the first of these garments will go on sale in 2024. Mango has partnered Materra, a UK-Indian entity that specialises in regenerative cotton farming and supply solutions. “Regenerative agriculture fibres are expected to play […]

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Big Promotion For Kasturi Brand Cotton At ICAC 81st Plenary Session

Textile Insights December 5, 2023

India promoted Kasturi brand cotton as a premium brand from India at the 81st plenary meeting of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) held in Mumbai. The cotton brand has been introduced by India for global markets and was launched at the plenary meeting for the first time to a global audience. Union Textiles Minister […]

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Indian Govt Initiates Pilot Project To Hike Cotton Output

Textile Insights November 30, 2023

The Indian government through the Textiles Ministry has initiated a pilot project in 10 states involving 15,000 farmers to hike output of the very best Indian cotton quality, by adopting best worldwide agricultural practices. “The outcome of this pilot project is expected in January 2024 and the data will be evaluated by Indian Council of […]

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Louis Dreyfus Bids $109mn For Full Takeover Of Namoi Cotton

Textile Insights November 29, 2023

Singapore-based agricultural group Louis Dreyfus has bid for a full takeover for Namoi Cotton, which is an Australian owned and operated company with the largest network of cotton gins in the country. Louis Dreyfus currently has a 17 percent stake in Namoi Cotton and is also a partner in two joint ventures with Namoi. Louis […]

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Biggest Chinese Cotton Growing Region Turns Into Textile Hub

Textile Insights November 28, 2023

Xinjiang province in China which accounts for 90 percent of total Chinese cotton production is now becoming a textile and apparel production centre. As of date, there 3,720 textile and clothing manufacturers compared to only 711 in 2014 Attracted by the advantage of easy cotton availability, 1,340 of the 3,720 companies have invested from outside […]