VALE DA ESTRELA – THE FIRST DAIRY IN PORTUGAL WITH THE MOST DEMANDING FOOD CERTIFICATION

Vale da Estrela Dairy was recently certified by one of the most demanding food quality and security Certification Award Consortium worldwide, the BRC (British Retail Consortium).

With a commitment to continuously optimizing the process and striving for excellence in the production of a unique product like Serra da Estrela PDO cheese, Vale da Estrela is the first Dairy in Portugal certified by BRC in the production of cheese and curd cheese, strengthening our ambition to open to new clients and markets.

To José Pedro Freitas, Commercial and Marketing Director: “this is the result of joint work by the different areas of the company which have contributed to the rigorous implementation of a high-demanded quality policy, allowing Vale da Estrela Dairy to be recognized by BRCGS8, the highest food security standard, which makes us extremely proud. It also reinforces our client’s assurance that, additionally to buying a unique product, like Serra da Estrela Cheese, they are also selecting a company with the highest internal and external hygiene and quality standards.”