International Fur Trade Federation (IFTF)

Press Releases

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  Headline   Publication Date  
  Fur Trade applauds Russia for signing up to international welfare standard and calls for more countries to join   2 May 2008  
  The International Fur Trade Federation State of the Industry Report:   25 April 2008  
  International Fur Design Student of the Year Announced in Milan   15 March 2008  
  Nine years of sustained momentum for global fur sales   4 March 2008  
  Namibian karakul granted OA™ mark   20 February 2008  
  “Fur the most beautiful fabric.”   30 November 2007  
  Success of fur is linked to success of global luxury brands   9 October 2007  
  New International Fur Trade Federation Executive Board Announced   10 September 2007  
  International Fur Trade Federation launches 2007 advertising campaign in Vogue   6 August 2007  
  Misinformation in the virtual world   13 July 2007  
  The fur trade does not oppose EU Ban on Cat and Dog Fur   19 June 2007  
  IFTF Vice-Chairman receives highly regarded Maurice Memorial Award on award’s 50th Anniversary   10 May 2007  
  Scientists prove nothing beats natural fur   16 April 2007  
  Young French designer wins International Fur Design Competition REMIX 2007   16 March 2007  
  Global fur sales up for the eighth consecutive year   9 March 2007  
  OA Statement   13 December 2006  
  Fur Industry Does Not Trade in Cat & Dog Fur; Voluntary Agreement Signed 2002   21 November 2006  
  Nothing beats natural fur say scientists, if you want to be warm and comfortable   14 November 2006  
  Trio of Global fur campaigns launch strong fur season for Autumn/Winter 2006-2007   8 August 2006  
  Russian designer scoops the top prize at international fur design competition   17 March 2006  
  Sales up as consumers choose fur   27 February 2006  
  Music, nature and history inspire ‘iPOD’ generation of fur designers   10 February 2006  
  Fur integral to international luxury   7 December 2005  
  Animal welfare loses out as MEPs reject European Commission proposal   17 November 2005  
  New Honorary President and IFTF Executive Board for 2005-2007 announced   20 September 2005  
  International Fur Trade Federation expands global ad campaign   8 August 2005  
  Japan wins international fur design competition   18 March 2005  
  Italian design team to award top prize for international fur design competition   8 March 2005  
  International fur retail sales — 6th consecutive year of growth   21 February 2005  
  Report on Chinese fur farming will not improve animal welfare   9 February 2005  
  Fun Fur in the spotlight at International Fashion and Luxury Conference   1 December 2004  
  World's leading conservation organisation welcomes agreement on international humane trapping standards   25 November 2004  
  World Conservation Congress against any new legislation banning trade in seal products   25 November 2004  
  IFTF PR Committee agrees 2005 activity   10 November 2004  
  The Inditex Group's decision to stop selling rabbit fur   23 September 2004  
  Record attendance at International Fur Trade Federation's council meeting   8 September 2004  
  International Fur Trade Federation launches new campaign in Vogue   9 August 2004  
  IFTF PR Committee gives green light to second International Young Designer Competition   30 June 2004  
  "Fur trade leader of the year"   4 May 2004  
  IFTF Chairman Andreas Lenhart receives Maurice Memorial Award   4 May 2004  
  IFTF continues to develop worldwide PR activities   22 March 2004  
  IFTF International Design Competition winner announced   19 March 2004  
  Hamster fur produced in Eastern Europe as a by-product of agricultural pest control   3 March 2004  
  A flurry of fur   3 March 2004  
  IFTF releases latest fur sales figures   25 February 2004  
  IFTF sponsors luxury fashion event in Paris   10 December 2003  
  IFTF PR Committee agrees 2004 activity   25 November 2003  
  IFTF meetings confirm Executive Board for 2003-05   8 September 2003  
  International Fur Trade Federation launches second annual global fur campaign   30 July 2003  
  IFTF meetings encourage international exchange of ideas   3 July 2003  
  Demand for fur on the increase as sales continue to rise   22 May 2003  
  Labelling initiative promotes professionalism among fur trade   2 May 2003  
  Famous faces in fur   1 March 2003  
  IFTF meetings show increasing co-operation within International Fur Trade   11 February 2003  
  The world of fur fashion meets in Beijing   25 October 2002  
  Top international designers to promote fur in China   2 October 2002  
  Annual IFTF summit brings together International Fur Trade   3 September 2002  
  International Fur Trade Federation launches global fur advertorial   8 August 2002  
  Fur sales rising as demand increases   1 June 2002  
  IFTF PR Meeting and new web site   28 March 2002  
  Original drafting scientists ask for withdrawal of EU report   7 January 2002  
  Designers put their signature spin on fur at the Paris Haute Couture shows   1 July 2001  
  An ethical code for use of animals needs more than public opinion   1 June 2001  
  Fashion Newsflash   1 April 2001  
  Popularity of fur unaffectd by UK Government measure to ban fur farming   1 April 2001  
  Men get tactile...   3 September 2000  
  Fur is back in fashion   1 September 2000  
  Fur ban "morally and scientifically unjustified" says new British economic 'think tank' report   2 March 2000  
  New consumer research questions UK Government move to ban fur farming   1 March 2000  

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