Program for the Valorization of Cheese of Portugal’s Center Region

Quality and Value

THE PROJECT

The main goal of the Program for the Valorization of Cheese of Portugal’s Center Regions to contribute to the strengthening and valorization of this sector, encouraging and leveraging the market demand for Center Region PDO cheeses as recognized differentiated quality products.

The project includes innovative actions aimed at all actors in the industry, from milk producer to final consumer.

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CHEESE OF CENTER REGION

Eight cheeses with Protected Designation of Origin are produced in the Central region of Portugal: the Serra da Estrela cheese PDO, the Beira Baixa cheeses – i.e. Castelo Branco cheese, Queijo Amarelo and Queijo Picante – PDO, and the Rabaçal cheese PDO.

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SERRA DA ESTRELA CHEESE PDO

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BEIRA BAIXA CHEESE PDO

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RABAÇAL CHEESE PDO

PDO CHEESE TOUR

Discover the cheeses of the Portugal Center Region, in a unique virtual tour!

Visit the cheese dairies, learn about their traditions and delight yourself with the stories of the people who produce these cheeses with the greatest dedication.

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ROTA DOS QUEIJOS COM DOP

Descubra os Queijos da Região Centro, numa viagem virtual única!

Visite as queijarias, conheça as suas tradições e delicie-se com as histórias das gentes que produzem estes queijos, com a maior dedicação.

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ATIVIVITIES

The Program for the Valorization of the Center Region’s Cheese Sector integrates a diverse set of innovative actions aimed at all agents in the sector, in order to support and help minimize the bottlenecks that have been experienced in this value chain.

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CREATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION NETWORKS ASSOCIATED WITH ENDOGENOUS RESOURCES

QUALIFICATION
AND
MODERNIZATION
OF THE ENDOGENIC
RESOURCE

INNOVATIVE PROMOTION AND
MARKETING OF DOP CHEESES
AND HIS TERRITORIES

NEWS

Check all the news, published in the media, related to the Program for the Valorization of Cheese Production in the Center Region and its activities.

Quality and Value

Program for the Valorization of Cheese of Portugal's Center Region

Program for the Valorization of Cheese of Portugal’s Center Region

Quality and Value

THE PROJECT