The acorn, the fruit of oak, cork oak, and holm oak trees, was for centuries a survival food in several regions of Portugal and the Mediterranean. Although it fell out of use, it is now being rediscovered as a nutritious and versatile ingredient. Rich in complex carbohydrates, fiber, minerals, and antioxidants, the acorn has been studied and transformed into flours, breads, biscuits, and even beverages. The growing demand for healthier, local, and more sustainable foods has b

Biolog is the national platform dedicated to promoting and enhancing organic farming in Portugal. It brings together producers and other operators, organizations, and consumers who share the commitment to building a more sustainable, circular, and regenerative food system. As part of its mission to give visibility to best practices and success stories in the organic sector, biolog announces the opening of the biolog Awards 2025, an initiative that recognizes and celebrates pr

The acorn, the fruit of native Portuguese trees such as the holm oak and the cork oak, was for centuries a staple food in the Mediterranean diet and in animal feed (PINTO-CORREIA, 2013). Today, it is once again being valued for its nutritional potential and for the role it can play in an ecological and regenerative farming model (SERRANO, 2018). Rich in fiber, antioxidants, and complex carbohydrates, the acorn represents a sustainable alternative to intensive crops, requiring

The POMATO  project ( Effective management strategies to tackle Clavibacter sepedonicus  and Ralstonia solanacearum outbreaks on POtato  and toMATO  crops ) has officially launched to address the growing threat of bacterial diseases affecting vital horticultural crops. Funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme, with a total budget of €6.5 million, this four-year initiative aims to minimize crop losses and enhance sustainability across agricultural syste