Castelo Branco firm wins national gold for cinnamon and coconut almonds

Veracruz Industries, a company based in Castelo Branco, took the gold medal at the 15th National Traditional Portuguese Dried Fruits Competition with its cinnamon and coconut almonds. Silver went to Quinta Vale do Tourão, from Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, for caramelised cinnamon almonds. The medals were presented during the fifth Dried Fruits Campaign Review by Teresa Coelho, executive director of Qualifica/oriGIn Portugal, which organises the contest. It aims to recognise excellence in traditional dried fruits and their processed products, encourage innovation and add value to national production. Coelho invited more producers to enter future editions.