Aromatic Wonders

Direct impact

• Promotion of biodiversity: in the last 20 years, Cantinho das Aromáticas has cultivated using organic farming 2,5 hectares, with more than 30 species, thus contributing to the preservation of the environment, soil quality ,and the promotion of biodiversity. 
• Promotion of organic agriculture: Cantinho das Aromáticas has been warded the ECOCERT PORTUGAL certificate since 2005. This certification covers their production of fresh and dried aromatic, medicinal, and condimental plants, as well as the nursery (seeds), potted, and containerized plants.
• Creation of decent work: the funds acquired through this financing contributed to the hiring of one more full-time employee, adding to the 5 already on staff. The Cantinho was the first Portuguese company, producer of infusions and condiments to obtain GLOBALG.A.P certification. This formal recognition implies compliance with measures at the level of farm management, health, safety and welfare of workers, waste management and pollutants, environment and conservation, management of complaints, traceability, and food safety and hygiene.

Indirect impact

• Promotion of healthy diets: besides the recognized properties of infusions and tisanes, the use of aromatic herbs as condiments, promoted by this company, can help prevent the excessive consumption of salt and its associated diseases;
• Promotion of conscious consumption: Cantinho das Aromáticas has a physical store and an online store with thousands of products that promote a healthy, sustainable and zero-waste lifestyle. The financing foresees an increase in the sales of bulk products.

Direct impact

• Promotion of biodiversity: in the last 20 years, Cantinho das Aromáticas has cultivated using organic farming 2,5 hectares, with more than 30 species, thus contributing to the preservation of the environment, soil quality ,and the promotion of biodiversity. 
• Promotion of organic agriculture: Cantinho das Aromáticas has been warded the ECOCERT PORTUGAL certificate since 2005. This certification covers their production of fresh and dried aromatic, medicinal, and condimental plants, as well as the nursery (seeds), potted, and containerized plants.
• Creation of decent work: the funds acquired through this financing contributed to the hiring of one more full-time employee, adding to the 5 already on staff. The Cantinho was the first Portuguese company, producer of infusions and condiments to obtain GLOBALG.A.P certification. This formal recognition implies compliance with measures at the level of farm management, health, safety and welfare of workers, waste management and pollutants, environment and conservation, management of complaints, traceability, and food safety and hygiene.

Indirect impact

• Promotion of healthy diets: besides the recognized properties of infusions and tisanes, the use of aromatic herbs as condiments, promoted by this company, can help prevent the excessive consumption of salt and its associated diseases;
• Promotion of conscious consumption: Cantinho das Aromáticas has a physical store and an online store with thousands of products that promote a healthy, sustainable and zero-waste lifestyle. The financing foresees an increase in the sales of bulk products.