The next location in Around the World in 50 Experiments is Portugal. Portugal is located in Southwestern Europe and has a ...

Cork is made from the bark of the cork oak (Quercus suber) found in countries of the Mediterranean basin. Portugal is home to about a third of the world's total area dedicated to this tree ...

Portugal, the world's leading cork producer, is finding new uses for the material, from footwear to furniture, as demand for wine bottle stoppers wanes. Producers highlight the environmentally ...

Cork is made from the bark of the cork oak (Quercus suber) found in countries of the Mediterranean basin. Portugal is home to about a third of the world's total area dedicated to this tree -- more ...

Traditional methods – Cork is made from the bark of the cork oak (Quercus suber) found in countries of the Mediterranean basin. Portugal is home to about a third of the world’s total area dedi ...