[sir recorder]

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Originally Posted by sir recorder Anyone importing good ... fresh real orange juice, etc.. who in their right mind would import fresh orange juice to Portugal? jeff

Someone who realises there is a market (riches to be made from) for a higher quality product than juice made from concentrate in a pack.

[sir recorder]

Originally Posted by gedscottish __________________________________________________ _________ have you tried the supermarket in "el corte ingles"(think thats how its written) not sure if they have a huge selection but and I was not really looking when I went but I did pick up bisto gravy granules

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Corte_Ingl%C3%A9s

El Corte Inglés

The branch in Lisbon has a large supermarket attached.

[Sri Pete]

Thank you all for these many suggestions.

peterfc, I have looked into getting things shipped from Britain before and decided, because of shipping costs and other matters, I would rather carry stuff in myself when I visit other countries.

sir recorder, I found an excellent English marmalade at a gourmet store in Lisbon last year -- maybe the best I have ever had. And I will stock up from there any chance I have in future.

I have tried the largest Continente and Jumbo supermarkets in the Porto area and found none of the things I want. It's good to hear that Continente has cocoa in other areas.

gedscottish, No, I have not tried supermarkets in El Corte Ingles. I am aware of that store but had not realized that they sold food at all. I will now check them out when I can find the opportunity. Thanks.

steve01, Thank you very much for your offer -- I may take you up on that in future. As it is, I happen to be holidaying in the Algarve at this moment where, as I fully expected, it is much easier to find British things. At a little mercado in Tavira, I found oatcakes and Marmite. I will be ferrying back a good supply!