1977
Francisco Helvídio Barcelos
Creation of the individual company, Francisco Helvídio Barcelos, for milk production with animals of Holstein Friesian breed.
1986
Maria José Barcelos
Formation of the individual company, Maria José Barcelos, for the export of live cattle.
Importation of Holstein Friesian cattle with high genetic value from Germany.
1997
Açorcarnes
Açorcarnes was created for cutting, processing and beef trade.
2003
Carne dos Açores
Certification of the Azores meat (Carne dos Açores IGP) by the European Union.
2004
A Pastagem
Creation of A Pastagem for the production of animals of the Limousine breed, certified for Carne dos Açores IGP.
2007
Slaughter of the first batch of certified animals and launch of the Carne dos Açores IGP in the Slaughterhouse of Terceira island
Establishment of the partnership between Açorcarnes and Verdatlântico Cooperative, for the exploitation of the butchery in the Slaughterhouse of Pico island.
Opening of a new concept of certified butchery for the Carne dos Açores IGP, in the city of Angra do Heroísmo.
2008
Award ``100 Greater Azorean Companies 2008``
4th classified in the “100 Greatest Azorean Companies 2008” promoted by the newspaper Açoriano Oriental.
Construction of the Quinta dos Açores building began.
2009
Francisco Helvídio Barcelos as ``Entrepreneur of the Year``
Recognition of Francisco Helvídio Barcelos as “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the newspaper Açoriano Oriental.
Recognition of Açorcarnes as “Entrepreneurial Company” by the city hall of Angra do Heroísmo.
Recognition of Açorcarnes as “Entrepreneurial Company” by the city hall of Angra do Heroísmo.
2011
Start up our operation on the meat area at our new facilities in Quinta dos Açores:
cutting room, fine cutting room and meat preparations.
2012
Introduction of the first dairy products in the Regional and Continental markets.
Official inauguration of Quinta dos Açores building, headquarters of the Group, Market, Snack and ice cream shop.
The public opening of the market, snack bar, and ice cream shop on July 6.
Honorable mention in the innovation of the Skin Pack in the Club of Producers for Continente.
Prize ``Innovation Project``
“Innovation Project” Prize in the area of the Skin Pack for the Carne dos Açores IGP, under the Agriculture awards 2012 supported by Correio da Manhã and Continente.
2013
Awarded in the Cheese Contest of Portugal
Awarded in the Cheese Contest of Portugal, promoted by ANIL, with two honorable mentions in the cheeses Morião (category cheese of cow – prolonged cure) and cheese Mina (category cheese of cow – normal cure).
Awarded in the Snacks competition
Awarded in the Snacks competition with the best Azores Special Menu.
2014
Morião cheese awarded as Best Cow Cheese 2014 (prolonged cure).
Opening of Quinta dos Açores restaurant and ice cream shop in S.Miguel.
Awarded in the Snacks competition
Awarded in the Snacks competition with the best Azores Special Menu.
2015
Awarded in the Snacks competition
Awarded in the Snack contest with the best Dessert Menu and the best Snack Menu.
2016
``Best Long Cured Cow Cheese `` for the Quinta dos Açores Morião Cheese (ANIL - 2016)
Awarded in the Snacks competition
Awarded in the Snacks competition with the best Azores Special Menu.
2017
Honorable Mention Cheese Morião in the Cheese Contest of Portugal (ANIL - 2017)
Awarded in the Snacks competition
Awarded in the Snacks competition with the best Menu Snack and Best Snack-Bar.
Certification of the meat industry in the IFS standard
2018
Awarded in the Snacks competition - Awarded with the best healthy menu and dessert menu.
• Honorable Mention Cheese Morião in the Cheese Contest of Portugal (ANIL - 2018)
2019
