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Nigeria Halts Raw Cocoa Exports to Boost Domestic Processing

Nigeria has joined West African neighbors in agreeing to stop exporting raw cocoa beans, aiming to capture more value from its cocoa production through domestic processing and manufacturing.

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Luxury / news / en

Italian Police Probe Nine Luxury Brands Over Subcontractor Labour Practices

Italian authorities have launched a second wave of labour investigations, visiting the headquarters of nine luxury fashion houses to demand documents on supply-chain controls amid allegations of worker exploitation at subcontractors.

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Fashion / News Brief / en

Extreme heat in India frays fashion supply chains, study finds

Scorching temperatures are causing higher employee absenteeism and productivity losses of up to 10% for garment manufacturers in India during peak summer, according to a new study.

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Traceability Becomes Market Access Requirement for Fashion Brands Amid Forced Labour Regulations

With the US, EU and Canada introducing forced labour measures in supply chains, traceability is no longer optional but a necessity for fashion brands to access key markets.

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Henkel Opens €45 Million Centralized Warehouse in Düsseldorf

Henkel has inaugurated a €45 million high-bay warehouse at its Düsseldorf headquarters, consolidating five former warehouses across Germany and the Benelux region into one facility.

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