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Olive pomace gets a new life: historic change transforms byproduct into a business opportunity.
A decision that promises to revolutionize the use of olive resources in Portugal: olive pomace is now officially recognized as a resource, leaving behind its former classification as waste.

Azeite a Norte
Dec 8, 20252 min read


The best EVOO olive oil shop in the world... is in the North of Portugal!
A Fábrica do Azeite, parceiro do projeto Azeite a Norte e espaço emblemático da Acushla no coração do Porto, acaba de receber o prestigiado prémio de "Melhor Loja de Azeite EVOO do Mundo" na cerimónia dos Prémios EVOOLEUM 2025.

Azeite a Norte
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Tua Walking Festival 2025 concludes in Murça with nature, tradition and flavors of the Tua Valley.
The Tua Hiking Festival 2025 came to an end this past weekend, between November 8th and 9th, in the village of Sobreira, in the municipality of Murça.

Azeite a Norte
Nov 10, 20252 min read


Protocol with the Tua Valley Regional Natural Park
Temos agora um protocolo entre o Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua e o Azeite a Norte.

Azeite a Norte
Oct 28, 20251 min read


UTAD and Prazeres de Outono create gourmet olive oil with chestnuts from Trás-os-Montes
UTAD and the company Prazeres de Outono, in collaboration with the European network EIT Food, launched the HEARTchest project, an innovative olive oil enriched with Judia chestnut from Trás-os-Montes.

Azeite a Norte
Oct 7, 20251 min read


World Tourism Day 2025: An invitation to sustainable transformation through the eyes of olive tourism in Trás-os-Montes
Celebrate World Tourism Day 2025 with Azeite do Norte and discover the power of sustainable tourism and olive tourism in Trás-os-Montes. An experience that connects people, nature, and culture for a more responsible and inclusive future.
M. Araújo
Sep 27, 20252 min read


A new two-day olive tourism itinerary!
This itinerary focuses on two municipalities in the region: Macedo de Cavaleiros and Vila Flor.
An invitation to discover a UNESCO protected area and an olive oil producer with a space to savor organic olive oil and stroll through vast olive groves.

Azeite a Norte
Sep 26, 20252 min read


Valpaços wins European Award: Best Organic City 2025
Valpaços receives European distinction as Best Organic City 2025. The municipality leads in sustainability, organic producers, and the promotion of local olive oil. Learn more at aceiteanorte.pt
M. Araújo
Sep 24, 20251 min read


Vimioso has a Traditional Products Center
The new Santulhão Center for Local and Traditional Products, Vimioso, is a space dedicated to promoting the region's authentic flavors, with a focus on olive oil and Santulhão olives, emblematic products of the Trás-os-Montes region.
M. Araújo
Sep 19, 20252 min read


Senior Congress 2025
"Seniors in the 21st Century" In a country where the elderly are a valuable population, such as in the Azeite region of the North, these...
M. Araújo
Sep 16, 20251 min read


UTAD: Training in "Olive Oil Extraction Technology"
UTAD - University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, is accepting applications for professionals in this training in "Olive Oil Extraction Technology"
M. Araújo
Aug 8, 20251 min read


Want a heavenly summer experience?
Want a heavenly summer experience?
When the heat is milder and the views of the universe reveal infinity?
Acushla and Counting Stars have created a heavenly experience.
M. Araújo
Jul 24, 20251 min read


TENAZ - a new festival in Mirandela
Mirandela is preparing to host, on August 29th and 30th, the innovative gastronomic festival TENAZ – Mirandela at Your Fingertips, which promises to transform the emblematic goat, lamb, and the famous Alheira de Mirandela into true finger food experiences.
M. Araújo
Jul 18, 20251 min read


The D'Olival and Azeite D'Ouro Interpretative Center begins to promote olive oil
This was the first of many initiatives at the D'Olival Olive Oil Interpretive Center with producers, dedicated to the appreciation and qualification of olive oil.
The start of activities with producers, who are the very essence of this interpretive center, in addition to showing visitors the processes involved in olive oil production, marks a significant step for the sector.
M. Araújo
Jul 11, 20251 min read


Trás-os-Montes on a trip to Lisbon
Mais uma vez o evento Trás-os-Montes em Prova faz-se à estrada para mostrar o que os vinhos, para além do Marão, têm para mostrar.
M. Araújo
Jul 1, 20251 min read


Associação de Produtores de Azeite D'Ouro
The new Azeite D´Ouro Producers Association is presented at this fair.
M. Araújo
Jun 13, 20251 min read


Calm down. The olive groves are fine!
As reported by Rádio Brigantia: "Heat has burned olive blossoms in some parts of the region, but there is still no cause for alarm"
M. Araújo
Jun 12, 20251 min read


"The Routes of the Olive Tree"
Starting in May 2025, Azeite a Norte became a member of "The Routes of the Olive Tree".
M. Araújo
Jun 6, 20251 min read


D'Olival ao Azeite D'Ouro
A new space in Alijó has opened to learn more about the olive oils from this region.
D'Olival ao Azeite D'Ouro was developed by the City of Alijó and the new Association of Olive Oil Producers in the region, the new interpretative center.
M. Araújo
May 26, 20251 min read


"Azeite a Norte" at EsACT - IPB 🧑🎓
Challenged by the theme of Olive Tourism, Azeite a Norte presented its ideas for the development, implementation and dynamization of this form of tourism in the Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro region.
M. Araújo
May 23, 20251 min read
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