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Culinary innovations increase the environmental and economic value of acorns Bolota viva is an inspiring example of an agri-food business that combines culinary innovations through acorn processing with the preservation of oak trees in the declining Montado silvopastoral landscape of Alentejo.  Although traditionally used as animal feed, Sonia and Marco saw the opportunity to enhance […]

Overcoming licensing barriers in small-scale production and transformation was the topic of the discussion circle organised by Newbie Portugal on the 2 July at the University of Evora.  The event brought together twenty-four participants including the different national and regional entities involved in issuing licenses, producers, processing businesses and scientists. The session focused on two […]

The 2019 Newbie Portugal Award was won by Raquel Alves, founder of the Ervitas Catitas farm, producing and selling organic aromatic herbs and essential oils. In 2008, after losing her job, Raquel turned the small herbal garden she had started on succession land as a personal hobby into Ervitas Catitas (Fancy Little Herbs in Portuguese) […]

Portuguese Steering Group – virtual meeting on ZOOM The 4th Portuguese Steering Group meeting took place on the 22nd of April to follow up on progress.  One of the key points discussed was about the next steps in the creation of a farm incubator in the Alentejo region and most importantly reflections on potential entities […]

Restaurants are closing down. They are only allowed to offer take-away services. Supermarkets and hypermarkets have restrictions on the number and entry of customers and their opening hours. Open markets are also subject to limitations and many have ended up shutting down. Schools have been suspended. The small producers who supply local schools, restaurants and […]

LINKING PROJECTS FOR A COMMON GOAL: THE SUSTAINABILITY AND MAINTENANCE OF SMALL FARMS AS A WAY TO FOOD SOVEREIGNTY The goal of Km0 Alentejo initiative is to maintain the small farms and the mosaic landscape, around the cities. To reduce the environmental footprint of food, but also to stimulate local production and contribute to food […]