From Portugal to Times Square: Portuguese Cork Arrives in the Heart of New York
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From Portugal to Times Square: Portuguese Cork Arrives in the Heart of New York

SAPO Notícias10 September 2026 at 17:38

An initiative promotes Portuguese cork in Times Square, in the heart of New York. The action aims to highlight the Portuguese product in one of the most iconic and busiest locations in the world.

The main objective is to increase the international visibility of cork. The American market is considered particularly relevant for the Portuguese cork sector.

This promotion action comes within the efforts to position Portugal as a producer of excellence in this sector. Times Square offers a global exposure platform for the product.

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