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Introduction – Understanding Portugal’s Reputation for Quality Sesame Seeds Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: Portugal isn’t exactly a sesame seed powerhouse. Unlike countries such as India, Sudan, or Ethiopia, Portugal doesn’t have the climate or the tradition to support large-scale sesame seed cultivation. In fact, the sesame seed market in…

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Introduction – Portugal’s Salted Pouting Market by the Numbers When you think of Portugal, chances are good food and fresh seafood come to mind. But did you know that Portugal plays a major role in the global salted fish market? While cod (bacalhau) steals the spotlight, another intriguing niche product is quietly making waves…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Rice Sector in Portugal Portugal’s rice market is undergoing a transformation. With the country ranked as the fourth-largest rice producer in the European Union and the highest per capita consumer in Europe—averaging 18 kg per person annually—rice plays a vital role in both agricultural output and daily…

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Introduction – Understanding Portugal’s Reputation for Quality Cocoa Beans Let’s be real for a second—when you think of cocoa beans, Portugal probably isn’t the first country that pops into your head. Countries like Ivory Coast or Ghana? Sure. But Portugal? Not so much. Still, even though Portugal isn’t a major cocoa producer, it plays…

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Introduction – Portugal’s Animal Cattle Feed Market by the Numbers Portugal might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of animal cattle feed exports, but it’s quietly establishing itself as a noteworthy player in the global feed industry. With a steadily growing market valued at around €1.6 billion in…