ABSTRACT
This article describes the case of community oyster from Alagoas (Brazil) and its insertion into tourism chain as a way to enhance the value of local gastronomy and female empowerment, besides strengthening local identity and belonging. The Program: “Purified Oysters from Alagoas” aims to generate jobs and income for oyster farming communities along Alagoas State coast, by strengthening the value chain of the oyster and ensuring food security.
