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António Ventura marks International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste
António Ventura marks International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste
Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
António Ventura presents agricultural reality of the Azores to the Canary Islands government official
António Ventura presents agricultural reality of the Azores to the Canary Islands government official
Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
3rd Santa Maria Agricultural Trade Fair Biennial begins Thursday
3rd Santa Maria Agricultural Trade Fair Biennial begins Thursday
September 29, 2025
António Ventura marks International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste
September 18, 2025
António Ventura presents agricultural reality of the Azores to the Canary Islands government official
September 9, 2025
3rd Santa Maria Agricultural Trade Fair Biennial begins Thursday
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Nota de Imprensa
September 29, 2025
António Ventura marks International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, marks International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, celebrated today, as a moment to "move from commitment to action" in a strategy aligned with the National Government. “Everyone plays a crucial role in change, through conscious choices and practices every day. When reducing food waste at home, we are also reducing our personal climate impact. When promoting awareness, we are moving towards reducing food waste and a more sustainable future,” pointed out the government official. In 2023, 1.9 million tonnes of food were wasted in Portugal, equivalent to 182.7 kg per inhabitant. Most of this waste is generated by domestic consumption (66.8%), followed by retail (12%), catering (11.5%), primary production (6.8%) and industry (2.9%). With a view to responding to this challenge, the National Government launched the National Strategy to Combat Food Waste 2025+ under the slogan "Act against food waste." The Autonomous Region of the Azores is represented in this Strategy by the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food, through IAMA - Institute for Food and Agricultural Markets, IPRA, ensuring a more direct, efficient and transformative action. Portugal is aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals, which have set a target of reducing food waste per capita by 50% by 2030, following the binding European Union targets. "Combating food waste is a collective responsibility," emphasised the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food. He added: "There are countless global efforts to reduce food loss and waste, stressing the importance of reducing food losses throughout the production and supply chains, namely through awareness campaigns, conferences, sessions, seminars and the promotion of sustainable practices."
September 29, 2025
António Ventura marks International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, marks International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, celebrated today, as a moment to "move from commitment to action" in a strategy aligned with the National Government. “Everyone plays a crucial role in change, through conscious choices and practices every day. When reducing food waste at home, we are also reducing our personal climate impact. When promoting awareness, we are moving towards reducing food waste and a more sustainable future,” pointed out the government official. In 2023, 1.9 million tonnes of food were wasted in Portugal, equivalent to 182.7 kg per inhabitant. Most of this waste is generated by domestic consumption (66.8%), followed by retail (12%), catering (11.5%), primary production (6.8%) and industry (2.9%). With a view to responding to this challenge, the National Government launched the National Strategy to Combat Food Waste 2025+ under the slogan "Act against food waste." The Autonomous Region of the Azores is represented in this Strategy by the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food, through IAMA - Institute for Food and Agricultural Markets, IPRA, ensuring a more direct, efficient and transformative action. Portugal is aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals, which have set a target of reducing food waste per capita by 50% by 2030, following the binding European Union targets. "Combating food waste is a collective responsibility," emphasised the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food. He added: "There are countless global efforts to reduce food loss and waste, stressing the importance of reducing food losses throughout the production and supply chains, namely through awareness campaigns, conferences, sessions, seminars and the promotion of sustainable practices."
Nota de Imprensa
September 18, 2025
António Ventura presents agricultural reality of the Azores to the Canary Islands government official
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, received the Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Government of the Canary Islands, Eduardo Cabello, in Horta on Wednesday. This is a strategic visit, during which the Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Canary Islands has had the opportunity to learn about the regional agricultural reality. These working days are intended to establish protocols and technical training exchanges on various agricultural topics, namely diversified production in tropical and subtropical fruit growing, plant health, the control of new diseases arising from climate change, and the implementation of experimental fields for new food crops. "This is an opportunity for the Autonomous Region of the Azores to boost competitiveness and innovation in the agricultural sector and strengthen cooperation among the outermost regions," stressed António Ventura. It was agreed to tackle attempts to reduce CAP funding and to seek the maintenance of the POSEI programme on an individual basis, with a request for an increase in its budget, in accordance with Article 349 of the Treaty on European Union. “It is crucial to bring agricultural trade between the two regions closer, taking into account the complementary food products that each can provide. The Azorean economy is beginning to explore new areas, promoting its regional and global capacity with confidence, anticipating new fundamental and strategic opportunities,” continued António Ventura. The delegation from the Canary Islands began its visit on Wednesday. It will continue until Saturday, covering Faial, Pico and São Miguel, with a wide-ranging and intensive programme covering various aspects of the agricultural sector.
September 18, 2025
António Ventura presents agricultural reality of the Azores to the Canary Islands government official
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, received the Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Government of the Canary Islands, Eduardo Cabello, in Horta on Wednesday. This is a strategic visit, during which the Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Canary Islands has had the opportunity to learn about the regional agricultural reality. These working days are intended to establish protocols and technical training exchanges on various agricultural topics, namely diversified production in tropical and subtropical fruit growing, plant health, the control of new diseases arising from climate change, and the implementation of experimental fields for new food crops. "This is an opportunity for the Autonomous Region of the Azores to boost competitiveness and innovation in the agricultural sector and strengthen cooperation among the outermost regions," stressed António Ventura. It was agreed to tackle attempts to reduce CAP funding and to seek the maintenance of the POSEI programme on an individual basis, with a request for an increase in its budget, in accordance with Article 349 of the Treaty on European Union. “It is crucial to bring agricultural trade between the two regions closer, taking into account the complementary food products that each can provide. The Azorean economy is beginning to explore new areas, promoting its regional and global capacity with confidence, anticipating new fundamental and strategic opportunities,” continued António Ventura. The delegation from the Canary Islands began its visit on Wednesday. It will continue until Saturday, covering Faial, Pico and São Miguel, with a wide-ranging and intensive programme covering various aspects of the agricultural sector.