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Introduction – Exploring United States’s Reputation for Quality Coconut Shell Think the United States is a top producer of coconut shell? Well, not quite. The U.S. doesn’t naturally grow a lot of coconuts. Why? Its climate and soil just aren’t built for it. Coconut palms thrive in hot, humid, tropical regions—think the Philippines, Indonesia,…
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Introduction – France’s Basmati Rice Market by the Numbers Let’s start with a simple truth: France doesn’t grow basmati rice. Surprised? Most people are. While France does have a small rice-growing region in Camargue, it focuses on other varieties—not the long, fragrant grains of basmati that we all know and love. So, why does…