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Newsletter #December 2025

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Portuguese tannery exports gain momentum in 2025 ­ Read more ­ Lemon Jelly opens its first Flash Store in Porto ­ Read more ­

Portugal distinguished by The Economist as “Economy of the Year” ­ Read more ­ New generation: Mariana Monteiro, from a.liás. ­ Read more ­

Meet our Footwear Brands ­ Did you know that Portugal exports 95% of it's footwear production to 173 countries in the five continents?

­ Yucca ­ Each pair of shoes is carefully handcrafted, from cutting to stitching, by skilled artisans in a small factory in São João da Madeira. Operating since 1989, this family-run factory employs around 40 people — cutters and seamstresses — many of whom have dedicated more than four decades to the art of shoemaking. All made in Portugal, with precision, passion, and deep respect for traditional craftsmanship.     ­ Read more ­ ­ Valuni ­ The continuous research of new materials, new manufacturing techniques and design innovation has always been Valuni´s obsession. The customer is at the heart of its business. With Valuni, customers can count on innovation, flexibility and strict adherence to deadlines. ­ Read more ­ ­ DiVERGE ­ At DiVERGE, we believe that currently we are not able to put ourselves and our story into our sneakers and that needs to change. That is why our mission is to help you better express your individuality and uniqueness by allowing you to actively participate in the creative process. ­ Read more ­

Meet our Manufacturers ­ “We united the best in craft and tradition, cutting-edge technology and savoire-faire"

­ Soulful Shoes ­ Founded in 1979 in a small facility, Queirós & Moreira Ltd. was driven by the ambition to create high-quality footwear. With over 40 years of experience, the company has developed solid know-how, combining skilled craftsmanship with the latest technologies in footwear manufacturing.  ­ Read more ­ ­ Nimco ­ Founded in 1942, Multicouro is dedicated to the commercialization of hides, microfibers, and a range of other related components, with its main destination sectors being the footwear, leather goods, clothing, and furniture industries, among others.             Our products come from all over the world, with particular emphasis on Asia, North Africa, and South America. ­ Read more ­ ­ On Zen Shoes ­ By identifying specific and technical needs for which the Portuguese market offers limited solutions, we created and registered the brand On Zen. Moutinho Ribeiro & Silva Lda is based in Argoncilhe, Santa Maria da Feira. We have a young, dynamic team whose motto is: “comfort everywhere and for everyone.” ­ Read more ­

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