Funchal food strategy reaches 25,000 people since 2023

The Funchal Food Strategy, known as SEMEAR, has reached approximately 25,000 people since its launch in 2023. According to the Funchal City Council, the initiative has conducted 472 food literacy actions, including 84 showcookings.

During the VI Food Week, an event held at Largo da Restauração, approximately 6,000 participants attended. The program included workshops, lectures, guided visits to a sensory urban garden, and a healthy and sustainable market. A community soup initiative served roughly 900 traditional soups, attended by Mayor Jorge Carvalho and Councilor Helena Leal.

The municipality noted that the SEMEAR strategy has received various national and international awards for its impact on promoting healthy, balanced, and sustainable eating habits across different age groups.