Informação: Regional Government extends Azores Brand to services and establishments
A resolution issued by the Regional Government, already published in the Official Journal, extends the Azores Brand to services and establishments, thus moving forward with the strategy towards the phased implementation of that brand. Until now, the Azores Brand had been only available to the crafts and agri-food sectors, which already account for the certification of more than 250 products from... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government promotes urban crafts markets in Angra do Heroísmo and Ponta Delgada
The Urban Craft Market (MUA) will be present, for the first time, in the city of Angra do Heroísmo between December 5 and 8 from 10 AM to 6 PM.The initiative is promoted by the Vice-Presidency of the Government, through the Regional Centre for Handicrafts (CRAA), and has the support of the Municipality of Angra do Heroísmo. MUA will be held on rua da Esperança. It features ten exhi... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean Products highlighted at US supermarkets
Azorean products will be featured in New England and Florida, USA, during a promotional activity that will take place between November 19 and December 31. This promotion of regional products covers seven SEABRA supermarkets, owned by the importer Portuguese products Triunfo Foods, based in New Jersey. The initiative is included in the Annual Plan for Trade Fairs and Business Missions 2015 of the... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Centre for Handicrafts promotes third edition of PRENDA festival
The Vice-Presidency of the Government promotes, through the Regional Centre for Handicrafts (CRAA), the third edition of PRENDA festival to be held November 26-29 at "Pavilhão do Mar" in Ponta Delgada. During the event, which is intended to stimulate the promotion and sale of traditional and contemporary Azorean crafts, there will be several activities and workshops planned for children in ... Mais >>

Informação: Urban Craft Market returns to Ponta Delgada from October 14 to 17
The Vice-President of the Government, through the Regional Centre for Handicrafts (CRAA) and in partnership with the Anda & Fala Association, promotes the third edition of the Urban Crafts Market (MUA) from October 14 to 17. Like previous editions, this market consists of 10 exhibition/commercial spaces that will be run by artisans who use different techniques and materials, such as vegetable fi... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Centre for Handicrafts promotes Azorean Confectionery Market on the island of Terceira
The Regional Centre for Handicrafts (CRAA), a body under the administration of the Vice-Presidency of the Government, promotes, for the first time, the Azorean Confectionery Market. The initiative, titled "Sweet Days," will take place from October 16 to 18 at the Terceira Youth and Art Academy in Praia da Vitória. In addition to the promotion and sales of Azorean confectionery products, th... Mais >>

Informação: Regional plant fibbers certified as "Azores Handicrafts" products
The ordinance issued by the Vice-Presidency of the Government certifying products made from Azorean vegetable fibres as included in the collective brand of origin "Azores Handicrafts" was published today. Baskets, rugs, wicker furniture, headgear and dolls are now the certified products under this brand. It recognises the traditional production that is associated with the rural and domestic life... Mais >>

Informação: Government reinforces promotion of regional products at AçorExpo
The Government of the Azores, through the Vice-Presidency, will organise, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Azores, the second edition of AçorExpo, an event that aims to promote, enhance and intensify the consumption of Azorean products. With an area of 1,400 square metres, the fair, which takes place at "Pavilhão do Mar" on September 25-28, features 60 sta... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government grants operation of "Loja Açores" in Lisbon to private company
The new "Loja Açores" (Azores shop) in Lisbon opened today. Following a public tender, the Regional Government has granted its operation to a private company - Fábrica de Licores Eduardo Ferreira & Filhos. During the opening ceremony, the Regional Director for Support to the Investment and Competitiveness (DRAIC) expressed his confidence in the success of the new shop, not only for its... Mais >>

Informação: Sérgio Ávila announces Government's support to 118 craft projects
Sérgio Ávila revealed that "the Government of the Azores will award a financial support to 118 craft projects in the amount of 169 thousand Euros, which represent a global investment over 304 thousand Euros." The Vice-President stressed that the Government considers handicrafts as "an important activity, both economically and culturally. Hence, it has been developing a policy intended t... Mais >>