Barbara Sousa
I am a journalist and news editor with eight years of experience in interviewing, researching, writing articles and PR editing/publishing.
Retail
Shopping malls prepared for full reopening
The Portuguese Association of Shopping Centers (APCC), as the representative of this sector in Portugal, argues that the rules defined by the Government for the reopening of commerce, namely non-food retail and restaurants, should also apply to all shopkeepers in shopping centers as of May 18th, just as happened in phase 1 […]
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Non-Food
ASAE initiates 8 criminal proceedings for counterfeiting
The Food and Economic Security Authority (ASAE) has, in recent days, carried out several inspection actions to verify the conformity requirements of personal protective equipment, specifically protective masks, to verify compliance with the technical specifications of community or social use masks, and also to verify the conformity requirements of […]
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Nestlé Extrafino with three new filled varieties
Nestlé has just expanded its Nestlé Extrafino family with three new filled milk chocolate bars. Dinosaurus, Tosta Rica, and Maxibon join the other chocolate bars in this range. Nestlé Extrafino Tosta Rica is a milk chocolate bar with a creamy filling and small pieces of Tosta Rica biscuit. Nestlé Extrafino Dinosaurus […]
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Beverages
Symington creates wine boxes for home delivery
A box containing "essential" wines, another with "special" wines, and finally, a selection of "Port wine stars." These are the wine tourism offerings from Symington Family Estates for home delivery. While the visitor centers remain closed – Graham's and Cockburn's cellars and Quinta do Bomfim – the company […]
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Market
Bankruptcies are set to increase by more than 20% in Brazil
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic will put an end to the modest economic recovery recorded in Brazil since 2017. Crédito y Caución predicts that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will contract by 5% in 2020, and insolvencies are expected to increase by more than 20%. The spread of the coronavirus in Brazil and the consequent measures adopted […]
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Beverages
Two Crows awarded four medals in Lyon
The craft brewery Dois Corvos was awarded four medals – two gold and two silver – at the Lyon International Beer Competition. The 2020 edition featured more than 7.500 entries from 40 countries. Among the award-winning beers from the Portuguese brand are Redrum (an Imperial Stout aged in wine barrels […]
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Beverages
Churchill's promotes the "Support a Friend" initiative
Churchill's created the "Support a Friend" initiative to foster closer relationships between friends during times of social distancing caused by Covid-19. Throughout May, anyone who buys a case of Churchill's premium Port wine from their online store can designate a friend to whom the company will send a free bottle of Port wine.
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Non-Food
Vichy enhances facial moisturizing care with SPF
To reinforce the importance of sun protection throughout the year, and especially with summer approaching, Vichy is enhancing some of its facial care products with SPF and expanding its Capital Soleil sun protection range with two new products for face and body. These include Liftactiv Collagen […]
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Exports grow 10% in the first quarter
Portuguese exports of fruits, vegetables, and flowers maintained their strong momentum in the first quarter, growing by 10% compared to the same period in 2019, reaching €398 million. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE), analyzed by Portugal Fresh – Association for the Promotion of Fruits, Vegetables […]
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