Government supports transport of raw materials for bakeries in Porto Santo
SAPO Notícias27 August 2026 at 17:26
The Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariat for Economy, will implement an exceptional and temporary support for bakery and confectionery businesses on the island of Porto Santo, covering 90% of the transportation costs of raw materials, with a maximum limit of 10,000 euros per business. This measure aims to compensate for the logistical difficulties faced by economic operators on that island, who incur increased costs in transporting essential ingredients for their activity.
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