Informação: Corvo wooden locks make up list of 100 products certified as "Azores Handicrafts"
Under the Regional Government's policy to promote business competitiveness through the enhancement of regional products, the Vice-Presidency has approved the certification of "Corvo wooden locks" by the Azores Handicrafts brand; the latter has certified over 70 artisans and about 100 products. The ordinance published today in the Official Journal acknowledges the traditional nature of wooden locks... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores supports chambers of Commerce in Christmas campaigns
Under the strategy for the promotion of traditional trade, the Vice-Presidency of the Government allocated 100 thousand Euros to the chambers of commerce and industry of the Azores to finance the promotion of traditional trade activities during the Christmas period. "The Government of the Azores is undertaking efforts to create the conditions for the promotion of traditional trade during this time... Mais >>

Informação: Urban Craft Market revitalises Historic Centre of Ponta Delgada
The Vice-President of the Government, through the Regional Centre for Handicrafts (CRAA), promotes another edition of the Urban Craft Market (MUA) at "Portas da Cidade" in Ponta Delgada between December 7 and 10. The initiative, developed in partnership with the local authority, includes nine exhibition and commercial spaces featuring the works from craft production units and artisans. They will ... Mais >>

Informação: Craft companies grew 45% in the Azores in the last the four years
The Vice-President of the Government stated in Ponta Delgada the "dynamics" of handicrafts as economic activity in the Azores, revealing that "there was a 45% increase" in the number of craft companies in just four years. "Currently, there are 518 registered craft production units in the Azores, while there was only 359 in 2012," stressed Sérgio Ávila. He spoke at the opening of the 4t... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores supports participation of regional companies in Portugal Agro
The Government of the Azores, through the Vice-Presidency, promotes the participation of about twenty Azorean companies in the third edition of Portugal Agro - International Fair of Regions, Agriculture and Agri-food taking place at FIL - Lisbon International Fair between October 28 and 30. This event, which covers the entire agri-food sector, aims to promote the national production capacity, its ... Mais >>

Informação: Azores to participate in SIAL Fair in Paris
The Government of the Azores, through the Vice-Presidency, promotes the participation of regional companies in the SIAL Fair, which will take place in Paris from October 16 to 20. Considered as one of the greatest sources of inspiration for the food industry, SIAL Paris is an exclusively professional fair that showcases agri-food industry products. The event is expected to receive about 155 thous... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores promotes trade mission to the United States of America
Azorean companies in the agri-food sector will participate in a trade mission to the United States of America that takes place between September 26 and 28. The mission is a joint initiative of the Portuguese Business Association (AEP) and the Government of the Azores, through the Vice-Presidency, and is being developed by the Society for Business Development of the Azores (SDEA) and the Chamber o... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean products at the reach of 4.5 million consumers provide strong stimulus to regional production, says Sérgio Ávila
The major campaign to promote Azorean products in Continente supermarket chain started Tuesday and involves 22 shops. It will reach a potential of 4.5 consumers in Mainland Portugal. For the Vice-President of the Government, who spoke in Lisbon during the launch of the campaign, the initiative will "significantly boost" the visibility and demand for Azorean products. It will also "stimulate produ... Mais >>

Informação: Azores featured at SONAE supermarkets in Mainland Portugal
A selection of unique flavours of the Azores will be highlighted at selected shops of Continente supermarkets in Mainland Portugal between September 20 and October 3. The promotional campaign, titled as "Azores Space," is the result of a partnership between the Regional Government, through the Vice-Presidency, and SONAE. The Azores will be represented in a space exclusively dedicated to food that ... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean fishers may begin direct sale of fish in five selected locations
The Regional Secretariat for the Sea, Science and Technology, after hearing industry partners, has decided to implement the direct sale of fish to consumers by fishers in the Azores. An ordinance published today in the Official Journal sets out the rules on the authorisation of fresh fish sales in five selected locations: the collection points of Ribeira Quente, Mosteiros and Porto Formoso (S... Mais >>