COPAM - Companhia Portuguesa de Amidos, S.A. operates as Portugal's sole domestic enterprise in the starch sector, specializing in the production and commercialization of corn-based starch products. The company's diverse product portfolio includes native starch, modified starch, dextrose, glucose syrups, and glucose-fructose syrups. Additionally, it manufactures valuable co-products such as corn gluten feed, corn gluten meal, corn germ, and steep liquor. These offerings cater to a wide array of industrial clients across the food (including confectionery and beverage), pharmaceutical, paper, corrugated cardboard, and general chemical industries. Established in 1937, COPAM is headquartered in São João da Talha, Portugal, and has maintained a prominent presence in the Iberian Peninsula and North African markets. As of April 2022, the company became a subsidiary of Newpal - Investimentos, SGPS, S.A., following an acquisition that saw Newpal take an 84% stake. COPAM emphasizes sustainable practices, employing a zero-waste approach by efficiently utilizing all components of the corn kernel in its production process.