Brazil and US in new cotton talks

07/06/2012
Cotton industry leaders from Brazil and the United States have met in Atlanta, Georgia, to discuss issues of mutual concern and to search for avenues of greater co-operation. Sergio De Marco, president of ABRAPA, Brazil's national cotton producers organisation, led a delegation from the South American country. Chuck Coley, chairman of the National Cotton Council, led the US delegation.

The meeting focused on risk management, cotton’s sustainability and international promotion. The Brazilian and US industry leaders said they would explore opportunities to work together to enhance consumer awareness of the qualities of cotton apparel.