Title Market Expansion of Protein-Based Dairy Products in Middle Eastern Countries: Opportunities, Challenges, and Competitive Strategies
By: Ivan ANGELOV and Karim ALAEDDINE
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2026-0165 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
Language: English
Page range: 2169 - 2180
Published on: Jul 23, 2026
Published by: Bucharest University of Economic Studies
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year
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