Portugal expands cork use in footwear, furniture, and aerospace as wine sales decline.

Portugal, the world's top cork producer, is expanding cork's use beyond wine stoppers due to declining wine sales. Highlighting its eco-friendly attributes—lightweight, recyclable, waterproof, and fire-resistant—producers aim to market cork for footwear, furniture, and even aerospace applications. While cork's versatility is recognized, wine stopper production remains the primary focus, employing about 8,000 people in the industry.

October 04, 2024
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