Informação: Regional Government defends faster certification processes for European Union's quality schemes The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry, defends the simplification of the legal framework and faster certification processes for the existing European Union's quality schemes, as part of the European Commission's public consultation process on the assessment of geographical indications (GI, PDO and PGI) and traditional specialties guaranteed (TSG). I... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government considers investment in innovation and promotion as fundamental for promotion of dairy products The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that it is fundamental to invest in quality, innovation and promotion of Azorean dairy products, such as cheese, to conquer new markets and establish them as products of excellence. "In the Azores, we have the best cheeses produced in the country, which, for their excellence, flavour, tradition and quality, deserve to be better paid. In or... Mais >> Informação: Azores cheese with great potential for sale in national and international markets, says Regional Director for Agriculture The Regional Director for Agriculture, José Élio Ventura, highlighted today the great export potential of the Azores cheese, both in the national and international markets for its quality, durability and diversity. "This is a product that creates more employment and has durability. In the context of the dairy sector, it is perhaps the best way to overcome the sea barrier that separates... Mais >> Informação: Azores Milk is product of exceptional quality that deserves to be increasingly valued, says Regional Director for Rural Development The Regional Director for Rural Development, Valter Braga, stressed today that the Azores milk is an emblematic product of exceptional quality that deserve to be increasingly valued as regards the price paid to producers and dissemination among consumers. "There is no doubt that the Azores milk is a product of exceptional quality, being not only the result of animal welfare, public health and foo... Mais >> Informação: Agricultural production in the Azores assures high quality and food safety, says João Ponte The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Ponta Delgada that the Azores have stood out for high quality agricultural production and food safety, because of the commitment to the training of farmers and the supervision carried out by regional public entities. "In the Azores, the number of producers whose horticultural crops showed pesticide levels above the legal limit has been ... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government supports campaign to promote São Jorge Cheese The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry, through the Regional Directorate for Agriculture, has approved the application submitted by the Union of São Jorge Agricultural and Dairy Cooperatives (UNIQUEIJO) to carry out a campaign aimed at increasing the promotion and sale of cheese. In addition to the tasting of São Jorge Cheese at various points of sale, this campaign includ... Mais >> Informação: Government of the Azores supports campaign to promote São Jorge cheese The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, announced today that the Government of the Azores will support Uniqueijo Cooperative in a campaign to promote São Jorge cheese nationwide. "I can announce that the Regional Government will soon approve an application submitted by this cooperative, under the legislation that regulates the support to producers' organisations... Mais >> Informação: National Agriculture Fair is "space of excellence" to promote Azorean products, says João Ponte The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry said the 54th National Agriculture Fair, to be held in Santarém, is a "space of excellence for the promotion of good products in the Azores." "These events attract many consumers and create opportunities to do business. They are moments of excellence for the promotion of the best the Azores have to offer," João Ponte said, pointing out ... Mais >> Informação: Azorean products at National Agricultural Fair in Santarém Meat and milk are some of the Azorean products to be featured at the 54th National Agriculture Fair, which runs from Saturday in Santarém. It is expected to receive about 200 thousand visitors. This event, which is the oldest and largest of its kind in the country, also includes the 64th Ribatejo Fair. Azorean products will be on display at a 143-square metre stand, an organisation of Uni... Mais >> Informação: Cooperation between production and distribution is essential for agricultural diversification, says João Ponte The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Ponta Delgada that the cooperation strategies between producers and distribution are "a future investment in the growth and development of agricultural diversification in the Azores." João Ponte spoke on the sidelines of a visit to the premises of INSCO- Insular de Hipermercados, where he met with the Board of Continente Açore... Mais >>
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