In Portugal, one of the leading Portuguese food manufacturing companies, Cerealis Group, has been involved in a number of projects to promote balanced diets and healthy lifestyle:
- Cerealis nutrition program with Bagos D’Ouro Association: the Cerealis Group has supported the Bagos D’Ouro Association in a new, educational project about Food and Nutrition. The project consists on developing best practices for healthy eating, food management and basic cooking skills in the context of the family setting. It organizes sessions with a Nutritionist in schools where students can learn more about how to achieve a healthy and balanced diet.
- Cerealis Pasta Ebook: Milaneza (a brand of Cerealis Group) has partnered with the Portuguese Association of Nutritionists (APN), in launching the first e-book about Pasta. The e-book is available for free on APN’s and Milaneza’s websites. This scientific document is a supporting tool to all health and nutrition professionals, academic institutions, and the public in general.
- Nutrition training program for workers: Cerealis Group has initiated a Nutrition training program for the company’s employees as part of the 2014 Training Plan. The training, which is provided by a Nutritionist, aims to increase the employees’ knowledge and understanding of nutrition and food choices, encouraging healthier eating habits.