About us

What we do….

meia.dúzia® creates and produces Portuguese Flavours experiences, producer of artisanal jams in tubes, dark chocolate creams with 70% cocoa in tubes, honey from Portugal in tubes, sauces, and pastes of Portuguese varieties in tubes, exclusive Portuguese olive oils in tubes, sauces and chutneys in tubes and honey from Portugal in tubes.

The jams in tubes from meia.dúzia® are produced with fruits with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), or with Portuguese Geographical Identification (PGI) or organic fruits grown in Portugal, mixed with Portuguese wines, aromatic herbs, and organic spices.

The result is surprising, unique flavour experiences, from the most exclusive such as Strawberry Jam with Port Wine and Chilli, or the more traditional Portuguese jams - Pumpkin with Honey, Almonds or Port Wine, or Fig and Port Wine jam or, Olive Paste Negrinha do Douro.

Our flavour experiences…

We aim to surprise with the creation of unexpected and unique flavours.

Our experiences use genuinely Portuguese ingredients such as Port Wine, Douro’s Moscatel Wine and Madeira Wine. Pumpkin and Orange with Honey, Cinnamon and Port Wine, Blackberry with Hazelnut and Nutmeg, Rocha Pear and Redcurrants with Melissa and Pink Peppercorns are some of our unique experiences.

The origin of our raw materials and ingredients…

meia.dúzia® values the quality of the raw materials used in the production of its products, giving preference to fruits from different regions, fruits with a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), or fruits which are grown organically, thus supporting local farmers and using only seasonal fruit.

Discover the origin of our fruits

• Azores Pineapple DOP - São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal
• Plum “Rainha Claúdia” d´Elvas - Elvas, Portugal
• Azores Passionfruit DOP - São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal
• Fundão Cherry DOP - Fundão, Portugal (CERFUNDÃO)
• Algarve Orange - Citrinos do Algarve IGP - Algarve, Portugal
• Madeira Banana - Madeira Island, Portugal
• Bravo de Esmolfe Apple DOP - Esmolfe, Viseu, Portugal
• Rocha do Oeste Pear PDO - West Region, Portugal
• Negrinha do Douro Olives (DOP) - Vale do Douro, Portugal
• Galega Olives (IGP) - Beira Baixa, Portugal
• Red Peppers - Póvoa de Varzim, north of Portugal
• Organic Blueberries and Raspberries - V. N. Famalicão, north of Portugal

Each flavour is the result of a mixture of natural ingredients, the best Portuguese wines (Port Wine, Douro’s Moscatel Wine and Madeira Wine), organic herbs, spices, and dried fruits from Portuguese producers.

Our original packaging… environmentally friendly

Inspiration comes from the world of painting, oil painting tubes, each colour representing some fruit, an experience of flavour.

In addition to a unique design, the tubes and packaging are ergonomic, easier to use for spreading, are practical, dispense jars, spoons, and spreadable knives, being more hygienic. We can take them to work, school, or on a trip and use them in an original and fun way.

As the tubes are made with about 99% aluminium and opaque, they reduce the exposure of the product to light and air after opening, thus the fruit does not oxidize with light, maintaining the original colour and nutrient properties of the fruit.

They preserve the products for a longer period without the need to use additives and preservatives.

Packaging and Recycling: Our packaging is made with more than 99.7% infinitely recycled aluminium, without losing quality and without having to extract more from Nature. Place in the recycling bin for metals (yellow).

Sustainability and Social Responsibility

Ecology is a thought that has always been present in the production of our flavour experiences and the management of the daily activities of meia.dúzia®. With the evolution of time, we realized the importance of a sustainable mentality, thus our products were designed based on these values. From the raw materials, artisanal production method and packaging to reaching your hands, the environmental impact is reduced. Now you can recycle our tubes and give them a new life.

Our tube jams are differentiated from others, not only by the appealing design of the packaging but also by their content. The fruits, some classified as PDO or PGI, originate from local farmers who cultivate them based on organic farming, as is the case of Blueberries, Blackberries, Passionfruit, and even Aromatic Herbs. This type of agriculture not only improves the quality of the fruits but also reduces the environmental impact.

Our artisanal production method allows us to better control our productions and achieve our quality standards. Manpower, in addition to the sensitivity and special touch that is given to each product, reduces the level of industrialization and consequently, the use of energy sources such as electricity and fossil. Organic waste resulting from raw materials is accumulated and reused for agriculture. In this way, in addition to the socio-economic advantages (increased employability), our production is based on more traditional and ecological methods.

When it comes to the packaging, the case is no different. Although doubts regularly arise and we are questioned by our customers, the truth is that all the elements in our packaging are recyclable. The cardboard packaging that surrounds the tube can be placed in the blue recycling bin and is fully recyclable, as well as the plastic cap that closes the tube, which can be placed in the yellow recycling bin.

What about the aluminium tubes? Although they do not have the same potential for reuse as ordinary glass jars, they can be recycled and given a new life. Did you know that aluminium can be recycled infinitely without losing its quality? The process boils down to melting the metal, which is much less expensive and uses 95% less energy than producing it from scratch. According to some sources, recycling a single aluminium canister can save the energy needed to have a TV switched on for 3 hours. Other advantages are the help in the composition of urban waste, the reduction in the amount of garbage in the sanitary landfills, the reduction of electric energy consumption, and the collaboration in the growth of an ecological conscience.

meia.dúzia® is proud to support these values. From organic farming, a more energy-efficient production, and reuse of materials in logistics tasks to recyclable packaging, our mission is to respect the principles of ecology and sustainable development.