Azores producers

Conservas Santa Catarina

Loyal depository of the canning tradition of the island of São Jorge, Conservas Santa Catarina are an example of love for the craft and its origins.

It is a true pleasure to see the work of this canning company, committed to artisanal and manual production, in the tradition of the tuna it transforms, with a rare ability to reinvent itself. From tuna fillet to tuna belly, the Santa Catarina creations also feature exotic combinations, such as tuna with curry or ginger, and are recognized worldwide for their quality and originality.
Here are the company’s contacts: Tel.: +351 295 416 220 / E-mail: geral@atumsantacatarina.com

Herdade do Ananás

In addition to the pineapple production, Herdade do Ananás also features a small and charming hotel.

There are more than 230 producers on the island, one of them being Herdade do Ananás. In addition to the pineapple production, Herdade do Ananás also features a small and charming hotel that stands right by the beautiful greenhouses. You should visit one day!

Lactaçores

Join us on a short trip to São Jorge and one of its factories dedicated to São Jorge POD Cheese production.

This short video follows the production process that begins with curdling raw milk, adding the whey, which is removed before adding refined salt. Once this is done, it’s time to fill the moulds; then, the curd is pressed and left to stand for 30 days at room temperature. The maturation process begins at a controlled temperature of 12 to 14 °C with a relative humidity of 80 to 85%. São Jorge DOP Cheese has a minimum cure of 90 days that can go up to 24 or 36 months. Uniqueijo, Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Dairy Products of São Jorge, UCRL – UNIQUEIJO, produces high-quality cheeses using strict food control parameters. Lactaçores commercializes them.