First Cotton Brazil Dialogues field trip brings international stakeholders closer to Brazil’s cotton production chain
Next field trips will take place from August 17–21 How do you build trust across the global textile value chain? By opening the farm gates. This is the principle behind the Cotton Brazil Dialogues. At the end of July, the programme welcomed its first group of international participants for a five-day immersion into Brazilian cotton […]
European Union Bans Destruction of Unsold Clothing to Advance the Circular Economy
New measure requires companies to find alternative destinations for unsold inventory and increases pressure for more efficient practices across the textile sector As of July 19, the European Union has prohibited large companies from destroying unsold new clothing, apparel accessories and footwear. The requirement will be extended to medium-sized companies starting in 2030 and is […]
Cotton Outlook Managing Director experiences the quality and sustainability of Brazilian cotton firsthand
Antonia Prescott explored Brazil’s cotton production system during a technical tour through the states of Goiás, Bahia and the Federal District The Managing Director and Editor of Cotton Outlook, based in Liverpool, Antonia Prescott, visited Brazil during the first week of July to gain first-hand insight into the country’s cotton production system. Her itinerary included […]
Brazil Leads Global Cotton Exports
Country ranks ahead of the United States and Australia among the world’s leading cotton suppliers, while Vietnam, Bangladesh and China top the list of importers As the world’s biggest sporting event captures global attention, Brazil is also leading in another international arena. Beyond the playing field, the country is the world’s largest cotton exporter, ahead […]
Cotton Brazil Dialogues brings together the global textile value chain in Brazil
Cotton Brazil Dialogues field trips to take place from July 27–31 and August 17–21 As the world’s largest cotton exporter and third-largest producer, Brazil will once again host representatives from the international textile industry. The Cotton Brazil Dialogues, an initiative by Cotton Brazil and the Brazilian Cotton Producers Association (Abrapa), will include two field trips, […]
Official Brazilian Government Certification Strengthens International Confidence
The Brazilian Cotton Quality Program integrates certification, quality data, and bale-level traceability, strengthening international buyers’ confidence in Brazilian cotton. Brazil’s rise to become the world’s leading cotton exporter has been driven by continuous investments in quality, sustainability, and traceability. A key driver of this progress has been the Brazilian Cotton Quality Program (PQAB), one of […]
XXIII ANEA Cotton Dinner Highlights Innovation, Sustainability and New Regulatory Requirements for the Future of Cotton
Live broadcast hosted by Cotton Brazil brought together experts from Brazil and Portugal to discuss the key trends shaping the global cotton value chain Cotton Brazil brought together Brazilian and Portuguese experts at the 23rd ANEA Cotton Dinner for a special live broadcast on June 26 to discuss the main challenges and opportunities facing the […]
Vietnam Expands Interest in Brazilian Fiber Through Cotton Brazil Initiatives
Cotton Brazil Outlook Vietnam events brought together the world’s largest cotton exporter and the leading global importer of the fiber, strengthening trade relations between Brazil and Vietnam With the goal of fostering knowledge exchange and strengthening trade relations with one of the most strategic markets in the global textile industry, Cotton Brazil carried out an […]
IDH delegation visits Brazil to strengthen sustainable cotton production
The delegation visited cotton farms in Mato Grosso and concluded the visit at the association’s headquarters in Brasília. The international organization IDH carried out a technical mission focused on Brazil’s cotton value chain. The delegation—composed of professionals from Brazil, India, and Europe—included technical visits to cotton farms in Mato Grosso, as well as a strategic […]
Brazil discusses the future of cotton at the Bremen International Conference
Advances in traceability and sustainability, as well as the importance of quality and reliability, were among the topics addressed Cotton Brazil, alongside a Brazilian delegation, participated in the 38th Bremen International Cotton Conference in Germany, contributing to strategic discussions on the future of cotton. The group took part in three plenary sessions, following debates ranging […]