RDP project database
Marviflora - Creating Traditional Portuguese Liqueurs
Summary
The Marviflora liqueurs are produced on the basis of the farm products from the region and using old family recipes. The result are high quality and exclusive spirituose products.
Background
The idea behind the project was to better utilise existing agricultural high-quality sources, given the excellent climatic conditions for fruit production in the Setúbal Peninsula. There was also a special need for promoting environmentally friendly agricultural production, a desire to rediscover traditional recipes and creating new products on their basis.
Objective
The project was aiming at developing new gastronomic product and creating an infrastructure for the production of quality Portuguese traditional liqueurs.
Main activities
The acquisition of the machine equipment allowed for production of high-quality spirits. Within the manufacturing process, a designed laboratory serves to constantly and innovatively improve the products, introducing new ingredients and flavors. The production of liqueurs is also supported by a renewable solar energy system for heating of the industrial hot water circuit (heating of the deposits). The point for sales, exhibition and events was also created.
Results & Benefits
The new equipment allowed for development a high-quality product and increasing profitability of the company. In addition, four new working posts have been created. After having succesfully launched the production of liqueurs, the company decided to extend its facilities for producing jam. The brand was linked to the area of Palmela and integrated with its tourism offer.
Lessons learnt
Customized distribution through one's own means of transport guarantees product quality up to the last stage of the process.
Project location and other information
Palmela, in the Setúbal Peninsula Portugal
Region
Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
RDP Territory
Mainland
Total project cost (€)
229 543
EAFRD contribution (€)
75 749
National contribution (€)
61 977
Private contribution (€)
91 817
Project website
Contact name
Ângela Gonçalves
Telephone
265 914 247
Languages for contact
Portuguese
Original Language version
At a glance
Country
Portugal
Final beneficiary type
Other
Budget range
€100 000 - €500 000
Start date:
12/02/2010
End Date:
31/12/2011
Theme / Measure:
• Rural Quality of Life & Economic Diversification
• Rural economic diversification
• 312. Support for business creation and development
Keywords:
Food quality , Fruit, Leader, Enterprise
Last update
09/10/2012