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Introduction – Understanding Austria’s Role in the Jasmine Rice Supply Chain When you think of Jasmine rice, your mind probably wanders to the lush paddies of Thailand or Vietnam—not the alpine fields of Austria. And honestly? You’re right. Austria isn’t a producer of Jasmine rice, and the reason is simple: the country’s temperate climate…
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Introduction – United States’s Jasmine Rice Market in Statistical Focus Jasmine rice — that soft, fragrant, slightly sticky long-grain rice we all love in Thai curries — has quietly become a global food staple. While traditionally grown in Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand and Vietnam, its popularity has exploded worldwide. In 2023, the global jasmine…