Government supports transport of raw materials for bakeries in Porto Santo
dnoticias.pt27 August 2026 at 16:26
The Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariat for Economy, will create an exceptional and temporary support to compensate the transport costs of raw materials borne by bakery and confectionery companies on the island of Porto Santo, co-financing 90% of the proven expenditure, up to a limit of 10,000 euros. This measure comes as an addition to the support scheme created in April for sensitive sectors of the regional economy in view of the increase in fuel prices.
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