“Os Ingleses, que em Portugal haviam descoberto o vinho do Porto, o melhor do Mundo, verificam também o espantoso valor da carne dos bois barrosos. Puseram-se nos portos, com o tilintar das libras a comprá-los. Sobre o Minho correu um caudal de ouro, transformado em cordões e filigranas que compunham o encanto das camponesas” - Prof. Eugénio Castro Caldas (1991)
It was during this period that the "Barrosã" breed reached a strong expansion, boosted by the high value of the castrated and fattened adult cattle, and then, after serving the houses of the little farmers, they were sold on the quay of Porto to be consumed in England under the glorious expression Portuguese Beef - still found today in UK restaurants specializing in meat menus classified as Denomination of Origin Protected (DOP).
May 2 to 4, 2018 - Montreal, Canada
The "Portuguese Beef" brand was present at SIAL Canada, May 2-4, in Montreal, Canada.
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This year's edition of SIAL Canada provided the contact with a varied public, coming from other markets, focused on healthy alternatives for meat consumption, betting on natural foods. It should be noted that participation in SIAL should also be evaluated in the medium / long term, due to the continental distance, in order to be able to account for and analyze the partnerships that arise in subsequent years.
June 29 to July 1, 2018 - Ettelbruck, Luxembourg
The "Portuguese Beef" brand was present at Foire Agricole, from June 29 to July 1 in Ettelbruck, Luxembourg.
Due to its active participation in the FAE, it was possible to establish contacts with the most influential distributors, importersExcellent feedback was obtained from the visitors, most of whom had previous knowledge of the location of the stand, the brand and the products promoted by it.and wholesalers not only in the Luxembourg market but also in two countries belonging to the BENELUX area, namely Germany and Belgium.
June 30, 2018 - Luxembourg, Luxembourg
On June 30, 2018, a tasting of the seven meats covered by the project took place in the restaurant L'Avenue.
Chef Jocelyn Biscarrat presented two different types of confection. At an initial time, the products were subjected to a natural confection, only grilled with added salt. Subsequently, the confection was sophisticated, which allowed the presentation of a varied range of gourmet/premium options. Both confections were extremely well executed, which delighted everyone present and toasted the Chef for compliments.
October 21 to 25, 2018 - Paris, France
The "Portuguese Beef" brand was present at SIAL PARIS, from June from 21 to 25 October 2018 Paris, France.
During the fair, there were hundreds of approaches to the stand made by potential buyers, recognizing Portugal as a country of gastronomic excellence, history, tradition, with different products.
October 23, 2018 - Créteil, France
The "Portuguese Beef" brand held the PORTUGUESE BEEF TASTING-FRANCE event in the Plaisir du Portugal restaurant on October 23rd, at 6:00 p.m.
This international action allowed to generate sensory experiences, allowing feel the flavor, the smell and the texture of the Portuguese beef. This helps to promote national products, which are of great quality and show to the potential buyers that Portugal is a producer of excellent beef.
January 13 to 15, 2019 - Nuremberg, Germany
The "Portuguese Beef" brand was present at HOGA, from January 13 to 15 in Nuremberg, Germany.
Considered the main trade fair in Southern Bavaria, it has provided a unique and distinctive atmosphere that has brought together new trends and innovations dedicated to the food, catering and hotel industry.
January 14, 2019 - Nuremberg, Germany
The "Portuguese Beef" brand held the PORTUGUESE BEEF TASTING-GERMANY event in the Bindergass Theke on January 14, at 6:00 p.m.
All the guests were pleased with the tasting, having shown a genuine interest in meat products from the autochthonous breeds.
March 17 to 20, 2018 - London, United Kingdom
The "Portuguese Beef" brand was present at IFE, from March 17 to 20 in London, United Kingdom.
The last international participation took place at the IFE. Although they have not yet released the number of professional visitors for the year 2019, it is estimated that they exceeded those of 2018 on a large scale (about 27000 visitors from 11 countries and 1350 exhibitors).
March 19, 2019 - London, United Kingdom
The "Portuguese Beef" brand held the PORTUGUESE BEEF TASTING-UK event in the Carousel Restaurant on March 19, at 6:00 p.m.
The event was attended by several participants, including importers and distributors of the agri-food sector in the British market. The event also had the special presence of the Portuguese-British Chamber of Commerce.