Food value chain

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A series of processes and activities from primary production to final consumption.

The food value chain focuses on the study of all processes and activities that occur from primary food production to final consumption. It includes the identification and evaluation of the different actors, systems and processes involved in the production, processing, distribution and consumption of food. This area of knowledge also seeks to improve the efficiency, sustainability and safety of the food chain, as well as to guarantee the quality of food products and their traceability.

Technological lines

Design and prototyping of mechanical and structural systems

Innovative engineering solutions, transforming industrial challenges through advanced design and integrated technologies

Food quality and safety

Assurance that food is safe and meets quality standards for human consumption

Food quality, safety and sustainability

Advanced rapid sensing applications for food quality and safety

Food value chain

Specialization in consulting and optimization of operations in the agri-food industry.

Improvement and research in agronomic processes and soil management.

Improving cropping systems, soil reclamation and sustainable practices

Novel food development

Food research and innovation to balance health, quality and environmental sustainability in food production

Oenology

Technology for quality wines adapted to the climate challenge

Plastic materials

Formulation of customized and sustainable plastic materials according to specifications and desired properties

Software Engineering

Development of customized applications for the capture and use of process and product data.