Graciosa Island Cheese Nationally Awarded in 2026

The Milhafre dos Açores - Pimenta da Terra cheese, produced by Pronicol, was recognized as one of Portugal's best.

Generic image of a wedge of artisanal cheese with herbs, on a rustic wooden board, with a blurred background of Azores landscape.
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Generic image of a wedge of artisanal cheese with herbs, on a rustic wooden board, with a blurred background of Azores landscape.

The Milhafre dos Açores - Pimenta da Terra cheese, produced by Pronicol – Produtos Lácteos, S.A. on Graciosa Island, was distinguished in the 2026 edition of the Queijos de Portugal Competition, joining the list of the country's best cheeses.

This national distinction recognizes the work, dedication, and competence of the professionals involved in the production of this Azorean cheese. The Municipal Council of Santa Cruz da Graciosa congratulated the producers, the company Pronicol, the technicians, and everyone involved for the journey of quality, innovation, and valorization of the island's resources.
The achievement reinforces the notoriety of the Graciosa brand, projecting the island beyond its borders and highlighting its capacity to create differentiating products, based on tradition and local know-how. The recognition contributes to the promotion of Graciosa Island's economic fabric, affirming its name as a synonym for quality and excellence.
Based on information from the official source: Câmara Municipal de Santa Cruz da Graciosa (02/11/2026)