With a common MOQ of 19,000 kg, buyers must plan for large-volume commitments, making long-term partnerships essential. The mix of low-cost producers like China and Vietnam with high-quality, regulated suppliers in Norway and Austria offers flexibility in balancing price and safety standards. While only 30% of suppliers are business-verified, 50% are phone-verified—indicating a strong reliance on direct, real-time communication to confirm quality, freshness, and compliance, which is critical for a perishable food product.