Tátá – Mercearia a Granel
Tátá is a bulk grocery store, but it is more than that. In addition to dispensed products to be taken in the right quantities, there
In this space in Póvoa do Varzim everything is thought to give health. The products in the store are organic, vegan, and thinking about giving alternatives to those looking for other options in a location with little offer in this area.
In addition to bulk products, including detergents, they sell products that promote living with less waste. They are also a coffee shop serving a simple menu, 100% vegetarian, homemade and whenever possible with produce from the garden. It serves a simple menu consisting of plate, soup, homemade cakes and some snacks.
The secret here is the love with which it is prepared and the care that everything is vegan, homemade and seasonal.
Sustainability criteria reported 
Features LED illumination
Water-saving system installed
They recycle
Use eco-friendly detergents
They use sustainable and/or recycled furniture and utensils(elements present in the decoration, in the type of construction chosen, in the furniture, etc.)
They offer tap water
The receipt/invoice printing is optional
All employees have an employment contract
They work in such a way that there are no leftovers
They use tableware and utensils (cutlery) produced in Portugal
The straws are made of stainless steel, bamboo or perishable material (ex. pasta) and only offered after customer’s request.
Take-away packaging is made of biodegradable material
Encourage the customer to bring his own take-away box
They do not send unsolicited items(e.g., napkins, chopsticks, sauces)
More than 50% of food ingredients are organic
More than 50% of the products are national
They work with local producers and when these products do not exist locally they seek fair trade(for example: coffee, chocolate, tea, etc.)
Weekly, they use traditional cooking techniques, such as fermenting and smoking
The packaging and preservation of the food are made with reusable utensils (ex. Tupperware, jars, etc)
The menu changes at least every season, made with seasonal products
There are at least 3 vegetarian/vegan main course options(balanced options – no mixed salad, for example).
There are at least 2 vegetarian/vegan options in the entrees
There is at least 1 vegan option in the dessert
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