Portuguese wines

Egészségedre

Egészségedre!!!

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Egészségedre to Competir Internacional and its acomplishes in Hungary!

We were present in Budapest Wine Festival  – Budapest Borfesztivál –  with IFDT, that has completed its 26th edition this past Sunday. From the 07th until the 10th, wine lovers got the chance to taste various wines with different origins at the astonishing Buda Kastély.

Every September tens of thousands of people visit the old castle to celebrate wine at Hungary’s greatest wine festival. Hundreds of exhibitors show their wines from all around Hungary and from foreign countries as well. Even if you do not consider yourself a wine expert, the ambience and the program do guarantee an unforgettable time spent in Budapest.

Competir Internacional was present at the Sirha Budapest 2016, with food&beverage Portuguese products, attempting to enter the Hungarian market for the first time. Also, as mentioned in previous news, we won a gold medal at the VinAgora International Wine Competition 2017 with Morgado Sta Catherina 2015 DOC Bucelas, representing the white wine in the Award Gala past July 07th.

After the award winning, Competir Internacional had the opportunity to expose its wines at the Budapest Wine Festival in cooperation with IFDT Ltd (International Food and Drink Trade), a company with approximately 20 years of existence in the market, very well known for its international portfolio of goods.

The Hungarian public showed a preferred taste for its own wines, however, we have succeeded between some locals that are wide open to try different types of wine. We even had people asking directly for Vinho Verde, Douro and Alentejo! Some references were completely sold out. It was also nice to meet Portuguese living in Budapest and confirming how mush similarities there are between both countries and how successful they are professionally.

Competir Internacional kindly thanks the Embassy of Hungary in Portugal, in the person of Pál Rudas, husband of the Ambassador in Lisbon Klára Breuer, for being present at the show and for the share of information about the market as a Budapestian. Also, it was a pleasure to have at the booth Joaquim Pimpão, head of the AICEP delegation in Hungary, supporting Portuguese companies entering the local wine world.

Last but not least, we thank the wonderful IFDT team and owners – Susan & Peter, for such a great job promoting Portuguese wines and its quality. Hope to see you next September.

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World Food Warsaw 2017

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Competir Internacional was present at the 3rd edition of World Food Warsaw 2017, an increasing food&beverage trade show that work as well as a platform to connect and conduct business with the industry buyers operating in Eastern Europe.

According to the National Institute of Statistics – ISTAT – recent data (Jan-Jul 2016), Portuguese goods exported to Poland made a total of 277,9 million euros. Representing approximately 84% of exportation: 25,8% is associated with machinery; 9,8% stands for vehicles and other transport equipment; 9,3% related to agricultural products; 9,1% regarding plastic and rubber; 8,1% related to cellulose pulp and paper; 6,6% regarding base metals; 5,7% stands for textiles; 5% related to chemicals; and 4,8% regarding food.

In 2017 Poland advertises itself as a fast growing country, for its political stability, favorable location and economic prosperity. It is very encouraging to realize the Portuguese goods are widening in the Polish market, in order to achieve a positive trade balance between the two countries in the near future.

Also the market has been changing, being more careful about products origin and showing an eager for organic goods from local producers, as well as interested in international diversity and quality.

From the various chains attending the show, are included Jerónimo Martins, Makro, Tesco, Rossmann, Carrefour, E-leclerc, Auchan, Eurocach, etc. Top visiting countries were Ukraine, Belgium, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Germany, Belarus, Moldova, United Kingdom, Spain, Romania, Mexico, Norway, Czech Republic and Italy. Da Grasso, EatZone, Green Caffe Nero, Organic Coffee, Sphinx, Starwood Hotels were some of the key HoReCa representatives stopping by WFW17.

It was a pleasure to exhibit such great Portuguese products during this event and even more exceptional to be able to represent Sharish Gin, that deservedly won a Special Award at the Gala. Congratulations Portugal!

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Theater Tivoli – Wines on the stage

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Wines on stage brings together wines from 40 producers  from Portugal, in a parade of grape varieties and aromas that mix with a songs, conversations and business.

At the BBVA Tivoli Theater, there are orientated tastings, national and foreign experts and the perfect environment to promote our wines. The public will be able to circulate through the various floors of the building, where more than 40 producers will have their stands. In the dressing rooms and the friezes it will be possible to experience the wine in a different way, as well as your different approach in the D. Antónia Ferreira room, decorated for this purpose.
Simultaneously, the stage will open and close its curtains, to give place to wine on stage with, consisting of musical notes, lectures, conversations and debates on wine.
From the 23rd to the 26th of March, the art, gastronomy and national wines are combined in Wines on stage, an event for those who like wine and who will enjoy it!

 

Find out more about workshops and the programme here.

china wine market

2020: China 2nd Biggest Wine Market

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According to the forecast in a report presented by the Vinexpo show and a research group IWSR (International Wines and Spirits Record): in 2020, China will be the second biggest world wine market.

In first place USA, a market that will continue to grow solidly (4.9% over the next three years). Although it is in China that it reaches the highest growth rate, up 38.9%.

The US market is estimated to be worth $ 38.9 billion at the end of this decade, while China at $ 21.7 billion ($ 20.3 billion Euro).

This report shows that China will exceed France and the United Kingdom, even though per-capita consumption is very low – each Chinese currently drinks 1.34 liters of wine per year and is expected to increase to 1.53 liters by 2020. In France, by comparison, Annual consumption is 47.19 liters.

But the size of the Chinese market wins the competition if we remove sparkling wines from the equation. With 94.5 million cases (of nine bottles each), China will be the world’s largest wine market, growing 79.3% by 2020.

This results come to prove the investment that Competir Internacional has made in this market where it comes to wine. Also, we are confidant that Portuguese Wines can win a good place and reputation in China. We have the quality, innovation and tradition to do so.

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Women’s Day

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A Competir Internacional would like to wish you all the Women around the world a wonderful Women’s Day.

In Portugal we celebrate it today, 8th of March, spoiling our wifes, daughters, girlfriends, grandmothers. We can start with breakfast in bed and end the day with I love you.

Because we don’t forget that ideas run low on these days, we leave you a couple good and tasty ideas.

What about special jams combinations, chocolate or honey?

 

These experience packs provide an tasteful experience, travelling through spices wine and seasonal products.

It’s Bio and handmade exactly the quality and excellence that a women deserves. It comes in different sizes and you can mix whichever flavors you wish on the same pack. It’s your decision and your touch!

Check flavors available in our catalogues

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Wine Event – Porto, Portugal

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Essência do Vinho (Wine Event) at Palácio da Bolsa, Porto

It’s already tomorrow that 1000 wines and 350 wine producers will be exhibiting at Palácio da Bolsa, Porto. This is the chance for any person to taste the best of Portuguese wines.

The event goes from 23rd of February to 26th of February.

Best of 2016

 

If you would like to know more, check here.

what to love

What to Love?

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What to love about portugal?

We are a country full of history and the oldest border in Europe. We prime for tradition and care of our quality.
If you visit Portugal, the answer you will get when you ask “What to do?” is eat, enjoy, relax.
Portugal is in fact one of the best places to absorve some culture, be amazed with colour and smiles and gain some weight

Anna from Wander Wisdom, a travel website where they share their experiences and give some advices, made a great job at discribing Portugal.
She shares brilliantly the 10 Products Made in Portugal You Should Check Out!

Describing Potuguese wines, describing the beauty of our tiles or our super olive oil and presunto.

Check out what she has to say!