Salt cod, a Christmas staple in Portugal, faces uncertain future due to rising prices and changing tastes.

In Portugal, salt cod, or "bacalhau," is a Christmas staple, consumed at family gatherings. The country, known for its salt cod consumption, buys nearly 55,000 tonnes annually, with a third sold around Christmas. Introduced in the 16th century for sailors, it now employs over 2,500 people and generates €500 million in sales. However, rising prices and younger generations' waning interest may reduce its popularity.

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