Cheese factory in the heart of the Atlantic

In the heart of the immense blue of the Atlantic, lies our second secret… a paradise of green mountains and lakes in the craters of sleeping volcanoes. The purity of these lands… the rich and genuine milk… the ancestral production techniques are revealed in the unique quality of the dairy products we create there.

Focused on valuing the island's excellent milk production, in our cheese factory in Pico, we transform our milk into the tastiest Azorean cheeses and the famous butter, Rainha do Pico.

In the heart of the Atlantic, Pico Island is unforgettable. The most “mysterious” of the nine Azorean islands, with black lava grounds, shaped by volcanic eruptions.
Here, life takes a different meaning.
In this hidden paradise, in perfect harmony with nature, our cows graze in the rich green fields, overlooking the ocean.
They feed on fresh grass pastures around the volcanic cone of Pico, 365 days a year.
The Leite Montanha Cooperative was born from the will to value the milk and products of the island of Pico, based on high quality and environmental sustainability criteria.
We praise every drop of island milk, turning it into the freshest and richest flavours, with cutting edge technology, honouring our lineage.
Each of our cheeses, carries what’s most important… the cherish for Pico's traditions and the know-how, gathered by our ancestors along the ages.
Our butter is unique, rich and creamy…
No words can describe that familiar flavour that takes us back to our childhood…
Focused on quality, our strength is at our origin.
Cooperativa Leite Montanha
Allied to Nature