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Nota de Imprensa
June 1, 2026
World Milk Day marked with educational activity aimed at schools and promotion of Azorean milk
As part of the celebrations for World Milk Day and World Children’s Day, marked today, June 1, the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food, through IAMA, IPRA (Institute for Food and Agricultural Markets), is promoting an educational initiative aimed at schools across the Region. The aim is to highlight the importance of milk in a balanced and healthy diet whilst promoting the excellence of milk produced in the Azores. This international event provides an opportunity to recognise the daily work of Azorean producers, cooperatives and all professionals involved in the agrifood sector, who have helped to establish Azorean milk as a high-quality product, recognised both within and outside the Region. The Azores have established themselves as a leading player in milk production at both national and European levels, standing out for the excellence and authenticity of their milk. Benefiting from unique natural conditions, green pastures all year round, and a sustainable production model deeply connected to nature, the Region produces high-quality milk, recognised for its freshness, nutritional richness and distinctive characteristics that elevate and bring prestige to the Azorean agrifood sector. On this day, the Regional Government commends and congratulates the Azores Agricultural Federation, as the leading voice and main representative of regional milk producers, for the decisive role it has played in defending, promoting and upholding the Azorean dairy sector through its initiatives, advocacy and unwavering dedication to an industry that accounts for about 30% of the country’s total milk production. IAMA, IPRA is organising an educational question-and-answer session aimed at the Azorean school community. It is intended to raise awareness among young people about the importance of milk, explaining its origin, the journey from production to consumption, the nutritional benefits associated with drinking it, and the importance of milk for school-age children. The initiative is also an opportunity to highlight the strategic role of the dairy sector in the regional economy and the identity of the Azores. The activity will be accessible via a QR code featured on the campaign poster, allowing schools to access the educational content prepared for this initiative in a simple and interactive way. The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, emphasised that “promoting Azorean milk is about recognising the dedication, daily effort and resilience of farmers, as well as the absolutely crucial role played by the dairy sector in the economic, social and territorial development of the Azores, as one of the fundamental pillars of the Region's identity and sustainability.” “It is essential to continue bringing younger generations closer to the reality of Azorean agriculture, promoting healthy eating habits and raising awareness of high-quality regional products, such as Azorean milk,” stressed the government official. He added: “Milk is a fundamental part of a balanced diet, as it provides proteins of high nutritional value, as well as vitamins and minerals essential for the body to function properly.” With this initiative, the Regional Government reiterates its commitment to food education, the promotion of regional production and the enhancement of a strategic sector for the future of Azorean agriculture.
June 1, 2026
World Milk Day marked with educational activity aimed at schools and promotion of Azorean milk
As part of the celebrations for World Milk Day and World Children’s Day, marked today, June 1, the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food, through IAMA, IPRA (Institute for Food and Agricultural Markets), is promoting an educational initiative aimed at schools across the Region. The aim is to highlight the importance of milk in a balanced and healthy diet whilst promoting the excellence of milk produced in the Azores. This international event provides an opportunity to recognise the daily work of Azorean producers, cooperatives and all professionals involved in the agrifood sector, who have helped to establish Azorean milk as a high-quality product, recognised both within and outside the Region. The Azores have established themselves as a leading player in milk production at both national and European levels, standing out for the excellence and authenticity of their milk. Benefiting from unique natural conditions, green pastures all year round, and a sustainable production model deeply connected to nature, the Region produces high-quality milk, recognised for its freshness, nutritional richness and distinctive characteristics that elevate and bring prestige to the Azorean agrifood sector. On this day, the Regional Government commends and congratulates the Azores Agricultural Federation, as the leading voice and main representative of regional milk producers, for the decisive role it has played in defending, promoting and upholding the Azorean dairy sector through its initiatives, advocacy and unwavering dedication to an industry that accounts for about 30% of the country’s total milk production. IAMA, IPRA is organising an educational question-and-answer session aimed at the Azorean school community. It is intended to raise awareness among young people about the importance of milk, explaining its origin, the journey from production to consumption, the nutritional benefits associated with drinking it, and the importance of milk for school-age children. The initiative is also an opportunity to highlight the strategic role of the dairy sector in the regional economy and the identity of the Azores. The activity will be accessible via a QR code featured on the campaign poster, allowing schools to access the educational content prepared for this initiative in a simple and interactive way. The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, emphasised that “promoting Azorean milk is about recognising the dedication, daily effort and resilience of farmers, as well as the absolutely crucial role played by the dairy sector in the economic, social and territorial development of the Azores, as one of the fundamental pillars of the Region's identity and sustainability.” “It is essential to continue bringing younger generations closer to the reality of Azorean agriculture, promoting healthy eating habits and raising awareness of high-quality regional products, such as Azorean milk,” stressed the government official. He added: “Milk is a fundamental part of a balanced diet, as it provides proteins of high nutritional value, as well as vitamins and minerals essential for the body to function properly.” With this initiative, the Regional Government reiterates its commitment to food education, the promotion of regional production and the enhancement of a strategic sector for the future of Azorean agriculture.
Nota de Imprensa
November 29, 2023
Azorean products represented at 11th International Tourism Forum in Gran Canaria
The Autonomous Region of the Azores showcased its regional products at the 11th International Maspalomas Costa Canaria Tourism Forum that took place on November 23 and 24 on the island of Gran Canaria. At the invitation of the Canary Islands Association for the Progress of Macaronesia, the Region had the opportunity to take part in the "Gastroforum," where there were exhibitions of products from the Azores, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde as well as various demonstrations and tastings of certain products. The IAMA - Institute for Food and Agricultural Markets stand, represented at the event by Beatriz Medeiros, featured São Jorge PDO cheese and Ilha Velho cheese from São Miguel and Milhafre dos Açores cheese, in addition to other typical products such as pineapple, honey, Santa Catarina canned tuna, Pico wine, salted pepper, safflower, yeast cakes and tea. The event also included a showcooking session of regional products, where António Bezerra, a senior technician from the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Rural Development and gourmand, prepared sautéed lily on sweet potato puree with lime and mustard sprouts, highlighting Azorean fish and regional sweet potato. He also prepared Azorean steak tartar with yeast cake, giving particular emphasis, in addition to the PGI meat, to the São Miguel pepper and pickled rock samphire. The International Maspalomas Costa Canaria Tourism brings together hundreds of tourism experts and professionals every year to Gran Canaria's main tourist town. It is a joint organisation of the San Bartolomé de Tirajana Town Council, the Gran Canaria Island Council and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, through the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism Management.
November 29, 2023
Azorean products represented at 11th International Tourism Forum in Gran Canaria
The Autonomous Region of the Azores showcased its regional products at the 11th International Maspalomas Costa Canaria Tourism Forum that took place on November 23 and 24 on the island of Gran Canaria. At the invitation of the Canary Islands Association for the Progress of Macaronesia, the Region had the opportunity to take part in the "Gastroforum," where there were exhibitions of products from the Azores, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde as well as various demonstrations and tastings of certain products. The IAMA - Institute for Food and Agricultural Markets stand, represented at the event by Beatriz Medeiros, featured São Jorge PDO cheese and Ilha Velho cheese from São Miguel and Milhafre dos Açores cheese, in addition to other typical products such as pineapple, honey, Santa Catarina canned tuna, Pico wine, salted pepper, safflower, yeast cakes and tea. The event also included a showcooking session of regional products, where António Bezerra, a senior technician from the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Rural Development and gourmand, prepared sautéed lily on sweet potato puree with lime and mustard sprouts, highlighting Azorean fish and regional sweet potato. He also prepared Azorean steak tartar with yeast cake, giving particular emphasis, in addition to the PGI meat, to the São Miguel pepper and pickled rock samphire. The International Maspalomas Costa Canaria Tourism brings together hundreds of tourism experts and professionals every year to Gran Canaria's main tourist town. It is a joint organisation of the San Bartolomé de Tirajana Town Council, the Gran Canaria Island Council and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, through the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism Management.