/* ==========================================================================
   Corn Grits – Nature's Goodness in Every Granule
   A Complete Independent Guide & Resource
   Master Design System & Stylesheet
   Palette: Premium Cream, Forest Green, Golden Yellow
   Pure Vanilla CSS3 – Responsive, Accessible & Modern
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Colors from Mockup */
  --color-forest: #163E28;
  --color-forest-dark: #0E2A1A;
  --color-forest-light: #2D5D42;
  --color-gold: #FAA61A;
  --color-gold-hover: #E8950B;
  --color-gold-light: #FFF8E7;
  --color-cream-bg: #FAF8F2;
  --color-cream-card: #FFFFFF;
  --color-text-main: #1D2A20;
  --color-text-muted: #526056;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-border-subtle: #EBE3D3;

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Radius */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-xl: 26px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition: 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.12);
}

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background-color: var(--color-cream-bg);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Accessibility Helper */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* Container - Expansive Full Screen (No Wasted Side Space) */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 60px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Floating Pill Navigation Bar (Exact Mockup Match)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.header-wrap {
  position: sticky;
  top: 14px;
  z-index: 1000;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 clamp(16px, 3vw, 40px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.index-page .header-wrap {
  margin-bottom: -68px;
}

@media (max-width: 840px) {
  .index-page .header-wrap {
    margin-bottom: -56px;
  }
}

.header-scrolled {
  top: 8px;
}

.navbar-pill {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 4px 18px 4px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 26px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.header-scrolled .navbar-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.4);
}

.logo-corn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  user-select: none;
}

.logo-corn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
}

.logo-corn:active,
.logo-corn.logo-popping {
  animation: logoClickNudge 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes logoClickNudge {
  0% { transform: scale(0.94) rotate(0deg); }
  25% { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(1.5px) scale(0.98) rotate(2deg); }
  75% { transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.02) rotate(-0.5deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
}

.brand-emblem-img {
  height: 72px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 290px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.14));
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.logo-corn:hover .brand-emblem-img {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-1deg);
}

.logo-brand-text {
  display: none;
}

.corn-kernel-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #FFE066 0%, #FFC837 35%, #FAA61A 80%, #D47A00 100%);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 45% 45% / 60% 60% 40% 40%;
  box-shadow: inset -2px -2px 4px rgba(180, 100, 0, 0.35), inset 2px 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), 0 2px 8px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.45);
  transform: rotate(-25deg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  animation: cornPopUp 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) both;
}

@keyframes cornPopUp {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0) rotate(-90deg);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.35) translateY(-5px) rotate(-10deg);
  }
  75% {
    transform: scale(0.9) translateY(2px) rotate(-32deg);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0) rotate(-25deg);
  }
}

.logo-corn:hover .corn-kernel-icon {
  animation: cornFlipBounce 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes cornFlipBounce {
  0% { transform: scale(1) rotate(-25deg); }
  35% { transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.3) rotate(160deg); }
  70% { transform: translateY(-2px) scale(0.95) rotate(370deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1) rotate(335deg); }
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #143820;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.nav-item:hover {
  color: #163E28;
  background: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.16);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nav-item:active,
.nav-clicked-bounce {
  animation: tabBouncePop 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes tabBouncePop {
  0% { transform: scale(0.92); }
  45% { transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.1); }
  75% { transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.98); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

.nav-item.is-active {
  background-color: var(--color-forest);
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  padding: 7px 18px 7px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(20, 56, 32, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-item.is-active:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-forest-light);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Active Bobbling Corn Kernel Indicator */
.nav-active-corn {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #FFF5B8 0%, #FFC837 40%, #FAA61A 100%);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 40% 40% / 60% 60% 40% 40%;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), inset 1px 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  animation: cornBobble 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: center bottom;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes cornBobble {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(-12deg);
  }
  25% {
    transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-2deg) scale(1.15);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(-12deg);
  }
  75% {
    transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-22deg) scale(1.05);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Physical Corn Bouncing Particles (Triggered on Click / Tab Switch)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.corn-bounce-particle {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 99999;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #FFF2A1 0%, #FFC837 35%, #FAA61A 75%, #C97200 100%);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 40% 40% / 60% 60% 40% 40%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.55), inset 1.5px 1.5px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), inset -1.5px -1.5px 3px rgba(180, 90, 0, 0.4);
  animation: cornPopAnimation 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes cornPopAnimation {
  0% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.3) rotate(0deg);
  }
  35% {
    transform: translate(calc(-50% + var(--tx)), calc(-50% + var(--ty))) scale(1.25) rotate(calc(var(--rot) * 0.5));
  }
  65% {
    transform: translate(calc(-50% + var(--tx) * 1.25), calc(-50% + var(--ty) + 25px)) scale(0.95) rotate(var(--rot));
    opacity: 0.95;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(calc(-50% + var(--tx) * 1.45), calc(-50% + var(--ty) + 75px)) scale(0.25) rotate(calc(var(--rot) * 1.5));
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  min-width: 240px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  z-index: 1050;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  padding-left: 16px;
}

.dropdown-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  background: #F3EBDD;
  color: #7A5B18;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Contact Button */
.btn-contact {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #162418;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 7px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.btn-contact:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.45);
}

/* Mobile Toggle & Navigation Drawer */
.mobile-toggle,
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  color: var(--color-forest);
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 26, 17, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 9998;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -360px;
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 88vw;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  background: #FFFDF9;
  z-index: 9999;
  padding: 24px 20px 30px;
  transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: -8px 0 32px rgba(10, 26, 17, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.is-open {
  right: 0 !important;
}

/* Drawer Header */
.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ECE2D0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-drawer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.mobile-drawer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: #163E28;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  background: #F4EFE4;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.1);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #163E28;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer-close:hover,
.mobile-drawer-close:active {
  background: #E8DECE;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  color: #0E2A1A;
}

/* Drawer Navigation Links */
.mobile-drawer-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  flex: 1;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  min-height: 48px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1D3B26;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link:active {
  background: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.16);
  color: #163E28;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.mobile-nav-link.is-active {
  background: #163E28;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.22);
}

.mobile-sub-link {
  padding: 8px 16px 8px 34px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #8C6415;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-sub-link:hover,
.mobile-sub-link:active {
  color: #D47A00;
  padding-left: 38px;
}

/* Drawer Footer */
.mobile-drawer-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid #ECE2D0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.mobile-drawer-btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  min-height: 46px;
}

.mobile-drawer-email {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #8C6415;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  padding: 6px;
}

.mobile-drawer-email:hover {
  color: #FAA61A;
}

@media (min-width: 861px) {
  .mobile-toggle,
  .menu-toggle,
  .mobile-nav-backdrop,
  .mobile-nav-drawer {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-toggle,
  .menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #163E28;
    background: rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.12);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .mobile-toggle:hover,
  .menu-toggle:hover,
  .mobile-toggle:active,
  .menu-toggle:active {
    background: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.25);
    border-color: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.5);
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
  .logo-brand-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 641px) and (max-width: 860px) {
  .navbar-pill .btn-contact {
    display: inline-flex;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .brand-emblem-img {
    height: 60px;
    max-width: 240px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .brand-emblem-img {
    height: 52px;
    max-width: 210px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .navbar-pill .btn-contact {
    display: none;
  }
  .header-wrap {
    padding: 0 10px;
    top: 8px;
  }
  .navbar-pill {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
  }
  .brand-emblem-img {
    height: 46px;
    max-width: 180px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-emblem-img {
    height: 42px;
    max-width: 165px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .brand-emblem-img {
    height: 38px;
    max-width: 145px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Hero Panoramic Section with User's Golden Corn Grits Banner & Left Text
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-panoramic-banner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: clamp(760px, 92vh, 960px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(160px, 18vh, 210px) 0 clamp(80px, 9vh, 105px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFDF8 0%, #FAF4E8 45%, #F4EADA 100%);
}

.hero-banner-media-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 100% 36px;
  transform: scale(1.0);
  animation: heroSubtleScale 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes heroSubtleScale {
  0% { transform: scale(1.0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.035) translate(-0.3%, -0.2%); }
}

/* Soft luminous overlays: Top frosted veil for navbar clearance + Left editorial cream for typography */
.hero-banner-soft-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(
      180deg, 
      rgba(255, 253, 248, 0.96) 0%, 
      rgba(255, 253, 248, 0.72) 65px, 
      rgba(255, 253, 248, 0.22) 120px, 
      transparent 170px
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      90deg, 
      rgba(255, 253, 248, 0.98) 0%, 
      rgba(255, 253, 248, 0.93) 34%, 
      rgba(255, 253, 248, 0.68) 54%, 
      rgba(255, 253, 248, 0.12) 74%, 
      transparent 100%
    );
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-banner-soft-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg, 
      rgba(255, 253, 248, 0.97) 0%, 
      rgba(255, 253, 248, 0.90) 55%, 
      rgba(255, 253, 248, 0.68) 100%
    );
  }
}

.hero-banner-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.hero-left-box {
  max-width: 580px;
  text-align: left;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.08);
  color: #163E28;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.06);
  animation: heroSlideLeft 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.9);
}

.hero-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 5.8vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #163E28;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  animation: heroSlideLeft 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s both;
}

.hero-main-subhead {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #8C6415;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-top: 10px;
  letter-spacing: normal;
}

.hero-main-subhead em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: #B56F00;
  border-bottom: 2.5px solid #FAA61A;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.hero-main-description {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
  color: #2F4234;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-weight: 500;
  max-width: 500px;
  animation: heroSlideLeft 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s both;
}

.hero-two-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  animation: heroSlideLeft 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s both;
}

.btn-know-more {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD043 0%, #FAA61A 50%, #D47A00 100%);
  color: #102114;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 15px 34px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.45);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-know-more svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-know-more:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.6);
  color: #0E1C12;
}

.btn-know-more:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-contact-hero {
  background: #163E28;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 15px 32px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.22);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-contact-hero svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-contact-hero:hover {
  background: #1C4D32;
  border-color: #FAA61A;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.35);
}

.btn-contact-hero:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px) translateY(-2px);
}

/* Floating Quality Highlight near the Bowl */
.hero-floating-badge-bowl {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: clamp(45px, 7vh, 85px);
  right: clamp(20px, 4vw, 65px);
  z-index: 6;
  animation: bowlTagFloat 3.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.badge-glow-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.65);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 11px 22px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) inset;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.badge-glow-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: #FAA61A;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.32);
}

.badge-pulse-indicator {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FAA61A;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.7);
  animation: goldPulse 2s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes goldPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.7);
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(250, 166, 26, 0);
  }
}

.pill-sparkle {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.pill-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #163E28;
}

.pill-text small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #8C6415;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

@keyframes bowlTagFloat {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

@keyframes heroSlideLeft {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-40px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-panoramic-banner {
    padding-top: 120px;
    padding-bottom: 55px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero-floating-badge-bowl {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-left-box {
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-main-description {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero-two-buttons {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-main-heading {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
  }
  .hero-main-subhead {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  .hero-two-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .btn-know-more,
  .btn-contact-hero {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Golden Curved Wave Divider (Matches Mockup Sweep)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gold-curve-divider {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
  margin-top: -15px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.gold-curve-divider svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 38px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Section: About Corn Grits (Enhanced Attractive & Catchy Layout)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 16px 0 45px;
}

.about-card-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF8F2 100%);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 44px);
  border: 1.5px solid #ECE2D0;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-corn-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  right: -5px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.about-corn-motif-img {
  width: clamp(170px, 16vw, 240px);
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.38;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 18px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.18));
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  animation: cornMotifFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.about-card-wrapper:hover .about-corn-motif-img {
  opacity: 0.75;
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(1.5deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 28px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.42));
}

@keyframes cornMotifFloat {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(1deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .about-corn-watermark {
    right: -15px;
    top: 20px;
    transform: none;
  }
  .about-corn-motif-img {
    width: 130px;
    opacity: 0.18;
  }
}

/* Left Media Frame */
.about-media-column {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-media-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-img-container {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border: 2px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.12);
  background: #FAF6ED;
}

.about-img-container img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-media-frame:hover .about-img-container img {
  transform: scale(1.045);
}

.about-media-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 65%, rgba(18,43,30,0.6) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-media-frame:hover .about-floating-badge {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.about-floating-badge .badge-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-floating-badge .badge-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-floating-badge .badge-text span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #FAA61A;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about-frame-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  left: -8px;
  right: 8px;
  bottom: 8px;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.35);
  border-radius: 24px;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Right Content Column */
.about-content-column {
  position: relative;
}

.about-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.eyebrow-accent-bar {
  width: 28px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.about-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.about-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #4A564E;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Feature Cards (3 Badges) */
.about-features-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .about-features-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

.about-feature-col {
  flex: 1;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #ECE3D2;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.03);
}

.about-feature-col:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.6);
}

.feature-circle {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F8F4EB;
  border: 1.5px solid #E5DCCB;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.about-feature-col:hover .feature-circle {
  background: var(--color-forest);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-forest);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.feature-title {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #163E28;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.feature-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #738076;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Quality Metric Chips */
.about-chips-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.12);
  color: #7A5913;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.35);
}

.chip-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FAA61A;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Action Buttons */
.about-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.btn-ghost-green {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-forest);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-ghost-green:hover {
  background: var(--color-forest);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.15);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Section Header with Gold Accent Lines (Exact Mockup Match)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-gold-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.title-with-lines {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.6vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-forest);
}

.title-with-lines::before,
.title-with-lines::after {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 45px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.subtitle-gold-header {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #556257;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4b. Botanical Transition Motif Between About & Applications (Same Signature Style)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-app-transition-motif {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.transition-corn-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  right: clamp(15px, 4vw, 55px);
  top: -75px;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.transition-corn-motif-img {
  width: clamp(160px, 15vw, 220px);
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.38;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 18px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.18));
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  animation: cornMotifFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.transition-corn-watermark:hover .transition-corn-motif-img {
  opacity: 0.78;
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(1.8deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 30px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.44));
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .transition-corn-watermark {
    right: -10px;
    top: -40px;
  }
  .transition-corn-motif-img {
    width: 125px;
    opacity: 0.18;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Section: Applications (Enhanced Brand Showcase & Interactive Cards)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.applications-section {
  padding: 24px 0 45px;
  position: relative;
}

.applications-grid-5 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .applications-grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .applications-grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 440px) {
  .applications-grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
}

.app-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
  background: #11281A;
  border: 1.5px solid #ECE2D0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.app-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.18), 0 0 0 2px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.65);
  border-color: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.8);
}

.app-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1.05 / 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #163E28;
}

.app-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
  display: block;
}

.app-card:hover .app-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: brightness(1.03);
}

/* Floating Brand Badge */
.app-card-brand-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.app-card:hover .app-card-brand-pill {
  background: #FAA61A;
  color: #142416;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Dark Gradient Bottom Overlay */
.app-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 0%, rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.2) 45%, rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.95) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Bottom Title and Brand Chips Strip */
.app-card-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 12px 10px;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
}

.app-card-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.app-card-prompt {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #FAA61A;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.app-card:hover .app-card-prompt {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Interactive Brand Showcase Modal */
.brand-modal-content {
  max-width: 880px;
  width: min(880px, 94vw);
  padding: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
}

.brand-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ECE2D0;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.brand-modal-img {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2.5px solid #FAA61A;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-modal-title {
  color: var(--color-forest);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 2px 0 4px;
}

.brand-modal-subtitle {
  color: #7A5B18;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.brand-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.brand-badge-item {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #163E28 0%, #1F4E34 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.brand-badge-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #FAA61A;
}

.brand-secret-box {
  background: #FAF8F2;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border: 1px solid #E5DCCB;
  border-left: 4px solid #FAA61A;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.brand-secret-title {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.brand-secret-list {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 22px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #36413A;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.brand-secret-list li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.brand-secret-list li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.brand-grade-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #FFF9ED;
  border: 1.5px solid #FAA61A;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #142E1D;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.brand-modal-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Section: Corn Grits – In Different Forms
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.forms-section {
  padding: 25px 0 45px;
}

.forms-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 30px);
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .forms-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .forms-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.form-plate-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 18px 16px 22px;
  border: 1.5px solid #ECE3D0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-plate-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.6);
}

.plate-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1.15 / 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #FAF8F2;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.plate-img-wrap img,
.form-plate-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.form-plate-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.plate-title {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-forest);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.2);
}

.form-plate-item:hover .plate-title {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #162418;
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.plate-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #5B665E;
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: block;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Section: Manufacturer Directory Card
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.manufacturer-section {
  padding: 10px 0 45px;
}

.manufacturer-card-link {
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.12);
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.manufacturer-card-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.2);
}

.manufacturer-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Footer / Bottom Wave (Exact Mockup Match)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer-wave {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-forest-dark);
  color: #DDE5E0;
  padding-top: 50px;
  padding-bottom: 25px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-wave-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 25px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -10%, var(--color-gold) 0%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .footer-wave {
    padding-top: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .footer-wave {
    padding-top: 36px;
    padding-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .footer-brand h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .footer-notice {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .footer-col-title {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  }
  .footer-links {
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    padding: 3px 0;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .footer-grid > div:last-child {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }
  .footer-grid > div:last-child .footer-notice {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .footer-grid > div:last-child a[href^="mailto"] {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    word-break: break-all;
  }
  .footer-grid > div:last-child .btn-contact {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .btn-top {
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    align-self: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

.footer-brand h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-notice {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #B5C4B9;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-col-title {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #C7D4CA;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding-left: 3px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #9BAEA2;
}

/* Visitor Counter Badge */
.visitor-counter-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.3);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #D2E2D7;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.visitor-counter-badge:hover {
  border-color: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.6);
  background: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.visitor-counter-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FAA61A;
}

.visitor-counter-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #34D399;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #34D399;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.visitor-count-number {
  color: #FAA61A;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.btn-top {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.3);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.btn-top:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-forest-dark);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Interactive Modals (Contact & Brand Showcase)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 30, 18, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease, visibility 0.28s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(36px, 6vh, 64px) clamp(16px, 3vw, 32px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.modal-overlay.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Layering hierarchy: Contact/Inquiry modal stacks on top of Brand Showcase modal */
#brandShowcaseModal {
  z-index: 2000;
}

#contactModal {
  z-index: 2200;
}

.modal-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 22px;
  max-width: 620px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 38px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(10, 30, 18, 0.28), 0 0 0 1px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  margin: auto;
  max-height: calc(100vh - clamp(72px, 12vh, 128px));
  overflow-y: auto;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.98);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.is-active .modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Custom golden scrollbar for modal card */
.modal-card::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}
.modal-card::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #F4EFE6;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.modal-card::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #FAA61A;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.modal-card::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: #E8950B;
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  background: #F4EFE4;
  border: none;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  z-index: 10;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #142416;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.form-row-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .form-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid #E5DCCB;
  background: #FAF8F2;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.2);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Corn Grits Recipes Section Styles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.recipes-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 38px;
  border: 1px solid #EBE3D3;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.05);
}

.recipes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.recipe-card {
  background: #FAF8F2;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #E5DCCB;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.recipe-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.5);
}

.recipe-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #11311F;
}

.recipe-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
}

.recipe-card:hover .recipe-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.recipe-badge-floating {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.88);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.4);
}

.recipe-content {
  padding: 20px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.recipe-title {
  color: var(--color-forest);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.recipe-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #636F65;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.recipe-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.recipe-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #4D5950;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.recipe-tag-grade {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: #FFF8E7;
  color: #7A5B18;
  border: 1px solid #FAA61A;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.recipe-ingredients-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.recipe-ingredients-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.recipe-ingredient-chip {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2D7C2;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #2F3E33;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.recipe-instructions {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid #ECE3D2;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.recipe-instructions-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.recipe-steps {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  color: #4A564E;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.recipe-steps li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.recipe-steps li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .recipes-section {
    padding: 22px 16px;
  }
  .recipes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Complete Manufacturers Page Design Styles
   Palette: Premium Cream, Forest Green, Golden Yellow
   ========================================================================== */

/* Section 1 – Hero Section (Shared across subpages below menu bar) */
.mfg-hero-section,
.page-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 15px 0 45px;
  padding: clamp(50px, 8vw, 84px) clamp(24px, 5vw, 56px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 42, 26, 0.90) 0%, rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.85) 60%, rgba(10, 30, 18, 0.92) 100%),
              url('../images/about-corn-grits.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(14, 42, 26, 0.18);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.3);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: center;
}

.mfg-hero-inner,
.page-hero-inner {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.mfg-hero-badge,
.page-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.18);
  color: #FAA61A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.45);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.mfg-hero-title,
.page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.mfg-hero-title span,
.page-hero-title span {
  color: #FAA61A;
}

.mfg-hero-subtitle,
.page-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  color: #E2EDE5;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Section 2 – Product Focus: Beyond the Grain */
.beyond-grain-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 55px 0 70px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.beyond-grain-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.beyond-grain-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #FFF8E7;
  color: #8C6107;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.4);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.beyond-grain-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.beyond-grain-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #556258;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.beyond-grain-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.editorial-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.28);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.editorial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.16), 0 0 0 2px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.45);
  border-color: #FAA61A;
}

.editorial-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: clamp(340px, 34vw, 420px);
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0E2A1A;
}

.editorial-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.editorial-card:hover .editorial-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.editorial-floating-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  background: rgba(14, 42, 26, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.editorial-caption-box {
  padding: 24px 26px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid #EFE8DC;
}

.editorial-card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.editorial-caption-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #4A564E;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.editorial-tags-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.editorial-tag-item {
  background: #FAF8F2;
  border: 1px solid #E5DCCB;
  color: #1A462F;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.editorial-tag-item::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #FAA61A;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Section 3 – Featured Manufacturer */
.featured-mfg-section {
  padding: 20px 0 65px;
}

.featured-mfg-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #113320 0%, #174229 55%, #0D2819 100%);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 46px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(14, 42, 26, 0.22);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 42px);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.featured-mfg-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(14, 42, 26, 0.3), 0 0 0 2px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.5);
}

.featured-mfg-visual-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 2.5px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.6);
  height: 220px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 24px);
}

.featured-mfg-visual-wrap img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.featured-mfg-card:hover .featured-mfg-visual-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.featured-mfg-category-label {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.18);
  color: #FAA61A;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.4);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.featured-mfg-name {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.featured-mfg-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #D2E2D7;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.btn-mfg-website {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #FAA61A;
  color: #12291A;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-mfg-website:hover {
  background: #FBB438;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.4);
  color: #0E2215;
}

/* Section 4 – Explore More */
.explore-more-section {
  padding: 30px 0 65px;
}

.explore-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 35px;
}

.explore-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid #EBE3D3;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s ease,
              border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.explore-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.14);
  border-color: #FAA61A;
}

.explore-img-wrap {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: #FAF8F2;
}

.explore-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.explore-card:hover .explore-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.explore-body {
  padding: 22px 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.explore-card-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.explore-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #556258;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.explore-card-link {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FAA61A;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.explore-card:hover .explore-card-link {
  color: #E8950B;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Section 5 – Closing CTA */
.closing-cta-section {
  padding: 10px 0 60px;
}

.closing-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF9ED 0%, #FFFFFF 60%, #FFF4DE 100%);
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.08);
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 50px);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.closing-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.closing-cta-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #4A564E;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
}

/* Scroll-reveal and Stagger Animations */
[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

[data-reveal="fade-up"] {
  transform: translateY(30px);
}

[data-reveal="slide-left"] {
  transform: translateX(-40px) scale(0.97);
}

[data-reveal="slide-right"] {
  transform: translateX(40px) scale(0.97);
}

[data-reveal="zoom-in"] {
  transform: scale(0.94);
}

[data-reveal].is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0) scale(1);
}

/* Respect Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-reveal] {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
  .editorial-img, .explore-img, .editorial-card, .explore-card, .featured-mfg-card {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .beyond-grain-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 26px;
  }
  .featured-mfg-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .featured-mfg-visual-wrap {
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .featured-mfg-desc {
    margin: 0 auto 22px;
  }
  .explore-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .editorial-img-wrap {
    height: 280px;
  }
  .editorial-caption-box {
    padding: 18px 18px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Commercial Granulation Grades Section - Enhanced Interactive Showcase
   ========================================================================== */

/* Outer Section Styling */
.commercial-grades-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 42px 38px 48px;
  border: 1px solid #EBE3D3;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.commercial-grades-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #163E28 0%, #FAA61A 50%, #163E28 100%);
}

/* Interactive Grade Filter Tab Bar */
.grade-tabs-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 30px auto 34px;
  padding: 6px;
  background: #F8F4EB;
  border-radius: 60px;
  border: 1px solid #E5DCCB;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.grade-tab-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background: transparent;
  color: #4A564E;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.grade-tab-pill:hover {
  color: #163E28;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.grade-tab-pill.is-active {
  background: #163E28;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.25);
  border-color: #163E28;
}

.grade-tab-pill.is-active .tab-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.grade-tab-pill .tab-count-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  padding: 0 6px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #FAA61A;
  color: #163E28;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.grade-tab-pill.is-active .tab-count-badge {
  background: #FAA61A;
  color: #163E28;
}

.grade-tab-pill .tab-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  opacity: 0.75;
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .commercial-grades-box {
    padding: 24px 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .grade-tabs-bar {
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 6px;
    gap: 6px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    max-width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .grade-tabs-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .grade-tab-pill {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .grade-tab-pill .tab-sub {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Commercial Grades Cards Grid */
.grade-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .grade-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .grade-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* Individual Grade Card Item */
.grade-card-item {
  background: #FAF8F2;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #E5DCCB;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), 
              border-color 0.35s ease,
              opacity 0.35s ease;
  animation: gradeCardEntrance 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.grade-card-item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.grade-card-item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.12s; }
.grade-card-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.19s; }
.grade-card-item:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.26s; }

@keyframes gradeCardEntrance {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.96);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.grade-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.4);
  border-color: #FAA61A;
}

.grade-card-item.is-dimmed {
  opacity: 0.38;
  transform: scale(0.97);
}

.grade-card-item.is-focused {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.18), 0 0 0 2px #FAA61A;
  border-color: #FAA61A;
}

/* Product Card Image Container - Clean Radial Pedestal */
.grade-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/11;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #FFFFFF 45%, #F4ECE0 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #EBE3D3;
}

.grade-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), filter 0.45s ease;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 16px rgba(45, 30, 10, 0.12));
}

.grade-card-item:hover .grade-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(1.2deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 22px rgba(45, 30, 10, 0.18));
}

/* Floating Corner Badges */
.grade-badge-floating {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FAA61A;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.grade-card-item:hover .grade-badge-floating {
  background: #163E28;
  border-color: #FAA61A;
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.grade-granule-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #163E28;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(230, 220, 200, 0.8);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Card Body Content */
.grade-card-body {
  padding: 20px 20px 22px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.grade-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.grade-card-title {
  color: #163E28;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.grade-card-tag {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #B27808;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.grade-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #556257;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Mini Specs Row Pills */
.grade-specs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.grade-spec-chip {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #EBE3D3;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 8px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.grade-spec-chip span {
  display: block;
  color: #7D8880;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.grade-spec-chip strong {
  color: #163E28;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.grade-spec-chip.is-highlight strong {
  color: #287247;
}

/* Granulation Coarseness Meter */
.granule-scale-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.granule-scale-label {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #7A5B18;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.granule-scale-track {
  height: 6px;
  background: #EFE8DA;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.granule-scale-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FAA61A 0%, #163E28 100%);
  transition: width 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.grade-card-btn {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.grade-card-item:hover .grade-card-btn {
  background: #FAA61A;
  color: #163E28;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.grade-card-item {
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Expanded Single Grade View (Motha Houde with Info)
   ========================================================================== */
.grade-detail-panels {
  display: none;
  animation: gradeDetailFadeIn 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.grade-detail-panels.is-active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes gradeDetailFadeIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.98);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.grade-detail-panel {
  display: none;
  background: #FAF8F2;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #E2D7C3;
  padding: 34px 36px 38px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.grade-detail-panel.is-active {
  display: block;
  animation: gradePanelSlide 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

@keyframes gradePanelSlide {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(12px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.grade-detail-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #163E28 0%, #FAA61A 50%, #163E28 100%);
}

/* Detail Top Bar with Back Button */
.grade-detail-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #EBE3D3;
}

.btn-back-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #D8CCB5;
  color: #163E28;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-back-all:hover {
  background: #163E28;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #163E28;
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}

.grade-detail-grade-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #FFF8E7;
  color: #8C6107;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.4);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Detail Layout Grid */
.grade-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .grade-detail-panel {
    padding: 24px 20px 28px;
  }
  .grade-detail-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

/* Left Column: Big Visual Presentation */
.grade-detail-visual {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #FFFFFF 45%, #F4ECE0 100%);
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid #E8DEC9;
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.05);
}

.grade-detail-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  max-width: 300px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.grade-detail-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 26px rgba(45, 30, 10, 0.16));
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.grade-detail-visual:hover .grade-detail-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(1.2deg);
}

.grade-detail-visual-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.grade-visual-pill {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E0D4BD;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #163E28;
}

/* Right Column: Detailed Info */
.grade-detail-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.grade-detail-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
  color: #163E28;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.grade-detail-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #FAA61A;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.grade-detail-summary {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #4A564E;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Detailed Technical Matrix Grid */
.grade-detail-specs-table {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .grade-detail-specs-table {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.grade-detail-spec-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #EBE3D3;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
}

.grade-detail-spec-card small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #7D8880;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.grade-detail-spec-card strong {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #163E28;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Two-column features: Machinery & Applications */
.grade-detail-features-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .grade-detail-features-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.grade-detail-feature-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #EBE3D3;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
}

.grade-detail-feature-box h5 {
  color: #163E28;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.grade-detail-feature-box ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.grade-detail-feature-box li {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #4A564E;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 14px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.grade-detail-feature-box li::before {
  content: '•';
  color: #FAA61A;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -2px;
}

/* Detail Actions Bar */
.grade-detail-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E8DEC9;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Master Responsive System & Multi-Device Optimization
   Mobile Screens: 320px, 360px, 375px, 390px, 414px, 480px, 600px, 768px, 1024px+
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Global Touch & Text Wrapping Protections */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, p, span, a, li, button, td, th {
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* 2. Form Inputs on Mobile (Prevents iOS Safari Auto-Zoom) */
input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="tel"],
select,
textarea {
  font-size: 16px !important;
}

/* 3. Responsive Fallback for Auto-Fit Grids */
[style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax("] {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 260px), 1fr)) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  [style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax("] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* 4. Universal Container & Section Padding Rules */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 14px;
  }

  .about-card-wrapper {
    padding: 22px 14px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .page-hero-section,
  .mfg-hero-section {
    padding: 38px 16px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    margin: 10px 0 28px;
  }

  .page-hero-title,
  .mfg-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6.5vw, 2.4rem);
  }

  .page-hero-subtitle,
  .mfg-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .page-hero-badge,
  .mfg-hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 4px 12px;
  }

  .recipes-section {
    padding: 22px 14px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
}

/* 5. Touch Targets & Stacked Actions on Mobile (< 640px) */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .btn-know-more,
  .btn-contact,
  .btn-contact-hero,
  .btn-ghost-green,
  .btn-primary-mfg,
  .btn-outline-mfg {
    min-height: 44px;
  }

  /* Recipe Community & Upload Mobile Styles */
  .recipe-callout-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .recipe-callout-actions .btn-upload-recipe-trigger,
  .recipe-callout-actions .btn-ghost-green,
  .recipe-callout-actions .btn-admin-pill {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .recipe-callout-preview {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .action-bar-right {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .action-bar-right .btn-upload-recipe-main,
  .action-bar-right .btn-admin-pill {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .admin-recipe-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .admin-recipe-thumb {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 140px !important;
  }

  .admin-recipe-actions {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .admin-recipe-actions button {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* About Section Action Buttons */
  .about-actions-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .about-actions-row .btn-know-more,
  .about-actions-row .btn-ghost-green {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* About Section Feature Badges - Mobile Compact Horizontal Row */
  .about-features-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .about-feature-col {
    padding: 10px 6px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 4px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .about-feature-col .feature-circle {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }

  .about-feature-col .feature-circle svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }

  .about-feature-col .feature-title {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }

  .about-feature-col .feature-subtitle {
    display: none;
  }

  .about-chips-row {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .about-chip {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
  }
}

/* 6. Small Phones (<= 480px: iPhone SE, Galaxy, Pixel) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-panoramic-banner {
    padding-top: 96px;
    padding-bottom: 38px;
  }

  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
  }

  .hero-main-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8.5vw, 2.5rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
  }

  .hero-main-subhead {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 4.5vw, 1.3rem);
  }

  .hero-main-description {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .hero-two-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .hero-two-buttons .btn-know-more,
  .hero-two-buttons .btn-contact-hero {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  /* Applications Single Column */
  .applications-grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .app-card-img-wrap {
    height: 200px;
  }

  /* Commercial Grades Single Column Cards */
  .grade-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .grade-detail-specs-table {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .grade-detail-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .grade-detail-actions button,
  .grade-detail-actions a {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Modals on Mobile */
  .modal-card {
    padding: 24px 16px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    max-height: 88vh;
  }

  .modal-close {
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  .modal-form-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-submit-modal {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Inter-Page Quick Links Bar */
  div[style*="background: #F8F4EB"][style*="border-radius: 14px"] {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    padding: 18px 14px !important;
  }

  div[style*="background: #F8F4EB"][style*="border-radius: 14px"] > div:last-child {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  div[style*="background: #F8F4EB"][style*="border-radius: 14px"] a,
  div[style*="background: #F8F4EB"][style*="border-radius: 14px"] button {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}

/* 7. Ultra-Compact Phones (<= 360px: iPhone SE 1st gen, small Androids) */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .navbar-pill {
    padding: 5px 10px;
  }

  .logo-brand-text {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }

  .corn-kernel-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }

  .hero-main-heading {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .hero-main-subhead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .grade-detail-specs-table {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-feature-col {
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .feature-circle {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
}




/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Nutrition & Storage Page (Responsive Table & Protocol Cards)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.nutrition-card-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 35px);
  border: 1px solid #EBE3D3;
  margin-bottom: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.04);
}

.nutrition-table-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #EBE3D3;
}

.nutrition-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.nutrition-table th {
  background: #FAF8F2;
  color: #163E28;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #EBE3D3;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nutrition-table td {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.storage-protocols-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.storage-protocol-item {
  background: #FAF8F2;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px;
  border-left: 4px solid #FAA61A;
}

.storage-protocol-item.border-forest {
  border-left-color: #163E28;
}

.storage-protocol-item.border-gold-dark {
  border-left-color: #7A5B18;
}

/* Mobile Nutrition Card Layout (Profile View <= 680px) */
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .nutrition-card-section {
    padding: 18px 14px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .nutrition-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  }

  .nutrition-header-row h2 {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  /* Transform table into mobile-optimized card list */
  .nutrition-table-wrap {
    border: none;
    overflow-x: visible;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .nutrition-table,
  .nutrition-table thead,
  .nutrition-table tbody,
  .nutrition-table tr,
  .nutrition-table td {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nutrition-table thead {
    display: none; /* Hide header row on phone screen */
  }

  .nutrition-table tr {
    background: #FAF8F2;
    border: 1px solid #EBE3D3;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.03);
  }

  .nutrition-table td {
    padding: 4px 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  /* Row 1: Nutrient name & Standard Value */
  .nutrition-row-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: baseline;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #E5DCCB;
    padding-bottom: 6px !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .nutrient-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #163E28 !important;
  }

  .nutrient-value {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #FAA61A !important;
  }

  .nutrient-dv-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.08);
    color: #163E28;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .nutrient-property {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    color: #556258 !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
  }

  .storage-protocols-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .storage-protocol-item {
    padding: 14px 14px 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .storage-protocol-item strong {
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  }

  .storage-protocol-item p {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Anatomy & Manufacturing Excellence Cards (Responsive & Mobile-Compact)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.anatomy-card-wrapper,
.milling-card-wrapper {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 35px);
  border: 1px solid #EBE3D3;
  margin-bottom: clamp(24px, 4vw, 45px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.04);
}

.anatomy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.anatomy-item {
  background: #FAF8F2;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
  border-left: 4px solid #FAA61A;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.anatomy-item.border-forest {
  border-left-color: #163E28;
}

.anatomy-item.border-gold-dark {
  border-left-color: #7A5B18;
}

.milling-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.milling-step-card {
  background: #FAF8F2;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
  border-top: 3px solid #FAA61A;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.milling-step-card.border-forest {
  border-top-color: #163E28;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .anatomy-card-wrapper,
  .milling-card-wrapper {
    padding: 18px 14px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .anatomy-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .anatomy-item {
    padding: 14px 14px 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .anatomy-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    margin: 2px 0 6px !important;
  }

  .anatomy-item p {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
  }

  .milling-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .milling-step-card {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border-top: none;
    border-left: 4px solid #FAA61A;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .milling-step-card.border-forest {
    border-left-color: #163E28;
    border-top: none;
  }

  .milling-step-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .milling-step-num {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    line-height: 1;
    min-width: 28px;
  }

  .milling-step-title {
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  .milling-step-card p {
    font-size: 0.83rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-top: 2px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11b. Community Recipes & Recipe Upload Feature
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.recipe-community-callout {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF9EE 0%, #F6ECDA 50%, #ECE0C7 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid #E2CCA8;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  margin-top: 34px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.recipe-community-callout::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.recipe-callout-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
}

.recipe-callout-content {
  flex: 1 1 480px;
  max-width: 660px;
}

.recipe-callout-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #8C5E11;
  border: 1px solid #E4CDA6;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.recipe-callout-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.95rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.recipe-callout-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #4D5950;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.recipe-callout-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.recipe-callout-preview {
  flex: 0 1 320px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.btn-upload-recipe-trigger,
.btn-upload-recipe-main {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAA61A 0%, #F5970B 100%);
  color: #142416 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid #F5970B;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-upload-recipe-trigger:hover,
.btn-upload-recipe-main:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB53A 0%, #FAA61A 100%);
}

.btn-admin-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  border: 1.5px solid #D5CEBE;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.05);
}

.btn-admin-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-forest);
  background: #F4EFE6;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.admin-pending-count {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  padding: 0 6px;
  background: #E53E3E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 50px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.admin-pending-count.is-zero {
  background: #718096;
}

/* Community Recipes Action Bar in applications.html */
.community-recipes-action-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #163E28 0%, #1D4B31 60%, #133321 100%);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.15);
}

.action-bar-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.2);
  color: #FAA61A;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.35);
}

.action-bar-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.action-bar-subtitle {
  color: #CFDDD4;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.action-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Community Recipes Grid */
.community-recipes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 310px), 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.community-recipe-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid #EBE3D3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.04);
}

.community-recipe-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.5);
}

.badge-chef-approved {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #163E28 0%, #1F5234 100%);
  color: #FAA61A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  z-index: 2;
}

.recipe-author-byline {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #637166;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.btn-view-recipe {
  width: 100%;
  background: #FAF8F2;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2D7C3;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.btn-view-recipe:hover {
  background: var(--color-forest);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-forest);
}

/* Modals layout & controls */
.recipe-upload-modal-content,
.recipe-admin-modal-content,
.recipe-detail-modal-content {
  max-width: 760px;
}

/* Dropzone & Image Preview in Upload Modal */
.recipe-dropzone {
  border: 2px dashed #D6CABA;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #FAF8F2;
  padding: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.recipe-dropzone:hover,
.recipe-dropzone.is-dragover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: #FFF9ED;
}

.recipe-photo-preview-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #1B3E29;
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: none;
}

.recipe-photo-preview-wrap.has-photo {
  display: block;
}

.recipe-photo-preview-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.btn-remove-photo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.recipe-presets-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.recipe-preset-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #D5CEBD;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: #37473C;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.recipe-preset-btn:hover,
.recipe-preset-btn.is-selected {
  background: #FFF5DD;
  border-color: #FAA61A;
  color: #8C5E11;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Admin Dashboard Modal Specifics */
.admin-tabs-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #EAE3D4;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.admin-tab-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #6E7972;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.admin-tab-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--color-forest);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.admin-recipe-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  max-height: 480px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 4px;
}

.admin-recipe-item {
  background: #FAF8F2;
  border: 1.5px solid #E7DDCB;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.admin-recipe-item.is-pending {
  border-left: 5px solid #FAA61A;
  background: #FFFBF2;
}

.admin-recipe-item.is-approved {
  border-left: 5px solid #163E28;
}

.admin-recipe-thumb {
  width: 90px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #234732;
}

.admin-recipe-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.admin-recipe-info {
  flex: 1 1 240px;
}

.admin-recipe-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-admin-approve {
  background: #163E28;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #163E28;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.btn-admin-approve:hover {
  background: #1E5034;
}

.btn-admin-reject {
  background: #FFF0F0;
  color: #C53030;
  border: 1px solid #FEB2B2;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.btn-admin-reject:hover {
  background: #E53E3E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-admin-preview {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #2F3E33;
  border: 1px solid #D5CEBE;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-admin-preview:hover {
  background: #F4EFE4;
}

/* Recipe Detail Modal specifics */
.recipe-detail-header-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(200px, 30vh, 320px);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: #11311F;
}

.recipe-detail-header-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.recipe-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .recipe-detail-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.recipe-detail-box {
  background: #FAF8F2;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #EBE2D2;
}

.recipe-detail-box-title {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.recipe-detail-ingredients-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.recipe-detail-ingredients-list li {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #38463D;
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed #E5DBCA;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.recipe-detail-ingredients-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.recipe-detail-steps-list {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #38463D;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.recipe-detail-steps-list li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Universal CornGrits.in Watermark Overlay on Images
   (Removed CSS badge overlays as watermark is directly baked onto images faintly and diagonally)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */



/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Blog & Articles Page Styles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-hero-section {
  padding: clamp(90px, 11vw, 130px) 0 clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #FFF8E7;
  color: #8C6107;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.blog-hero-title span {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.blog-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.1rem);
  color: #4D5B51;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.blog-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 28px 0 34px;
}

.blog-filter-pill {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #DED7C6;
  color: #455248;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-filter-pill:hover,
.blog-filter-pill.is-active {
  background: var(--color-forest);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-forest);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.15);
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 330px), 1fr));
  gap: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid #EBE3D3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.04);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(18, 43, 30, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.55);
}

.blog-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #163E28;
}

.blog-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(22, 62, 40, 0.88);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.4);
  z-index: 2;
}

.blog-card-content {
  padding: 22px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #6C7A70;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #4D5B51;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.btn-read-article {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #FAF8F2;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  border: 1.5px solid #E2D7C2;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

.btn-read-article:hover {
  background: var(--color-forest);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-forest);
}

.blog-modal-content {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.blog-modal-header-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(200px, 30vh, 320px);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: #163E28;
}

.blog-modal-header-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-article-body {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #38463D;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.blog-article-body h4 {
  color: var(--color-forest);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 22px 0 8px;
}

.blog-article-body p {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.blog-takeaways-box {
  background: #FAF8F2;
  border: 1.5px solid #E7DDCB;
  border-left: 5px solid #FAA61A;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.blog-takeaways-title {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #8C5E11;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.blog-takeaways-list {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #404E44;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-filter-bar {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow-x: auto;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .blog-filter-pill {
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Featured Manufacturer 3-Units Showcase
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.featured-mfg-showcase {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #113320 0%, #174229 55%, #0D2819 100%);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(14, 42, 26, 0.22);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 26px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.featured-mfg-showcase:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(14, 42, 26, 0.3), 0 0 0 2px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.5);
}

.mfg-showcase-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.25);
  padding-bottom: 22px;
}

.mfg-brand-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mfg-logo-badge {
  width: 140px;
  height: 80px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 2px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.6);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-mfg-showcase:hover .mfg-logo-badge {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.mfg-logo-badge img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.mfg-units-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .mfg-units-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .mfg-showcase-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .mfg-brand-block {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .mfg-logo-badge {
    width: 120px;
    height: 64px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
  }

  .mfg-showcase-header .btn-mfg-website {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 11px 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .featured-mfg-showcase {
    padding: 20px 14px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .mfg-units-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .mfg-unit-card {
    padding: 16px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .mfg-unit-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .mfg-unit-division {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .mfg-unit-address {
    padding: 8px 10px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .beyond-grain-section {
    padding: 30px 0 45px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .beyond-grain-header {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .beyond-grain-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .beyond-grain-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .editorial-card {
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .editorial-img-wrap {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .editorial-floating-pill {
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
  }

  .editorial-caption-box {
    padding: 16px 14px 18px;
  }

  .editorial-card-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .editorial-caption-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .editorial-tag-item {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 3px 8px;
  }

  .explore-more-section {
    padding: 20px 0 45px;
  }

  .explore-grid-3 {
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 22px;
  }

  .explore-card {
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .explore-img-wrap {
    height: 160px;
  }

  .explore-body {
    padding: 16px 14px 18px;
  }

  .explore-card-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .explore-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .closing-cta-section {
    padding: 10px 0 45px;
  }

  .closing-cta-card {
    padding: 28px 16px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .closing-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .closing-cta-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .closing-cta-card .btn-know-more {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 20px !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 440px) {
  .editorial-img-wrap {
    height: 190px;
  }
}

.mfg-unit-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.25);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.mfg-unit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.7);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.4);
}

.mfg-unit-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.16);
  color: #FAA61A;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.4);
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mfg-unit-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.mfg-unit-division {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #A3C9B2;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}

.mfg-unit-address {
  background: rgba(14, 38, 24, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.3);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E8F5EE;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.mfg-unit-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #FAF8F2;
  color: #12291A;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  width: 100%;
}

.mfg-unit-btn:hover {
  background: #FAA61A;
  color: #12291A;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(250, 166, 26, 0.4);
}