Medronho & Canela is the first company on the market to dedicate itself to researching and developing products using medronho, the fruit.
Medronho & Canela was born as a result of the research and development work carried out by Rui Lopes, which led to the creation of this spin-off company from the Polytechnic of Leiria.
Since 2010, we have dedicated ourselves to researching and developing products and raw materials from medronho.
Areas of Expertise
Research
We are dedicated to researching the nutritional potential of the Medronho fruit and developing raw materials from it, with the aim of incorporating them into new food products.
Product
Based on the results of our research, we have developed innovative products with a high nutritional content, including natural antioxidants that incorporate the various raw materials extracted from the Medronho fruit.
Experiences
We put Rui Lopes' vast experience and knowledge as a researcher, lecturer, consultant and nutritionist at the service of various projects linked to gastronomy and healthy, sustainable food.
Consulting
Aimed at companies in the hotel and catering sector, municipalities and IPSS (Private Social Solidarity Institutions), this area of activity guarantees clients a service based on Rui Lopes' vast experience and qualifications.
Featured events
Exhibiting at Tecnipão
Medronho & Canela will be taking part in Tecnipão - the 8th Professional Trade Fair for Machinery, Equipment and Raw Materials for Pastry, Bakery, Ice Cream and Chocolate, which will be held at FIL in Lisbon between 7 and 9 April.
07/04 - 09/04
10:00-19:00
Featured News
This Christmas you can
taste the Scrambled Fruit Cake
At the beginning of December 2023, the third Medronho & Canela product went on sale: Bolo Rei Escangalhado de Medronho....
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Production potential
Arbutus in Portugal presented at congress
The CEO of Medronho & Canela, Rui Lopes, was one of the guest speakers at the "Farm To Fork...
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"It's from Leiria" in
National Gastronomy Festivals of Santarém and Chícharo da Serra
In November 2023, and as part of the consultancy services our company is providing to the Municipality of Leiria...
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ASPEA event launches
introduce participants to Medronho Bread
In September 2023, Medronho & Canela collaborated with ASPEA (Portuguese Association for the...
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Launch of the edition
revised and expanded book "BioAromas à Mesa"
After the first edition of the book "BioAromas à Mesa" saw the light of day in 2016,...
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Products from
Medronho & Canela presented at Encontros de Economia in Leiria
At the invitation of the Municipality of Leiria, we were there with our products Pão Medronho and Truffles...
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Bonbons prize
and Truffles
Medronho Bonbons and Truffles, products created as part of a partnership between Medronho & Canela...
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Arbutus Bread
arrives on the national market by the hand of SONAE MC
Medronho Bread, a product
developed by Medronho
& Canela - Inovação Alimentar e Nutricional, Unip, Lda,...
Arbutus Bread
will be on sale to the public from July 10th
Starting on Friday, July 10, what will probably be the world's first red fruit bread - Pão de Medronho - will be available for sale to the public in Leiria.
Know +Where to find our products
It's getting easier and easier to find our products!
The products developed by Medronho & Canela are already available at various points of sale in the districts listed. Click on Know + to find out more about our retailers.
Know +Partnerships
