Pride of Marco de Canaveses: Luís Silva wins 1st Prize for Melão Casca de Carvalho at Agrival (W/VIDEO)Photo by Ronê Ferreira on Pexels
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Pride of Marco de Canaveses: Luís Silva wins 1st Prize for Melão Casca de Carvalho at Agrival (W/VIDEO)

Tâmegasousa.pt28 August 2026 at 16:29

The Agrival fair once again distinguished the traditional flavors of the region, this time with Luís Silva, a producer from Marco de Canaveses, winning first prize in the Melão Casca de Carvalho contest. The producer was honored at the prestigious agricultural event that recognizes the quality of regional products.

Luís Silva was surrounded by family at the moment of the achievement and seemed visibly radiant with the recognition received. The producer publicly shared his enthusiasm for the award that honors the dedication he puts into producing this traditional fruit.

Agrival, which hosted this numerous edition of the contest, has over the years been an important stage for the enhancement of the region's agricultural products, functioning as a promotion platform for local producers and their genuine flavors.

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