Our Mission

Increase the competitiveness and sustainability of the Portuguese agrifood sector fostering collaboration between academic and business entities.

Our Vision

Become The Key-platform For Collaborative Innovation & Knowledge Transfer In The National Agrifood Sector Representing Portugal In The Innovation Ecosystem.

 

Colab4Food Policy

The collaborative laboratory Colab4Food, assumes itself as a new entity for Innovation and Development (I&D) in the agri-food sector with the aim of increasing its competitiveness through a collaborative strategy between academia and business, being a catalyst in the process of developing new products and technologies for the agri-food industry.

 

The management of Colab4Food is committed to the satisfaction of its stakeholders and to the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System. The commitment to continuous improvement, covers the following principles:

• Satisfaction of stakeholder needs and expectations.
• Customer focus.
• Top management demonstrates leadership and commitment to the QMS, providing the necessary resources and defining the strategy guidelines.
• Improving process performance and effectiveness.
• Determine, understand and meet customer requirements, as well as all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to the development of more sustainable food processes.
• Promoting solutions in a circular economy perspective.
• Ensure and promote the development of relationships between employees and maintain the team motivation and integration.
• Promote internal and external communication of the activities developed.
• To contribute to the economic and cultural development of the agri-food sector.
• Ensure that the QMS achieves the desired results.

 

The Colab4Food, ensures the involvement of all employees and top management in the principles mentioned, for the commitment to continuous improvement.

 

Values

• Innovation
  We believe knowledge is a powerful catalyst for innovation: it boosts ideas, sparks discoveries, and drives us toward disruptive food solutions. We are committed to turning knowledge into action, paving the way for innovations that redefine the future of food.
• Passion
  We put our heart into everything we do. From the smallest detail to the biggest achievment, our enthusiasm fuels the journey. Passion is what makes our work meaningful.
• Creativity
  We are naturally curious. We thrive on thinking outside the box, exploring new ideas, and diving deep into challenges to unlock possibilities and discover new surprising paths.
• Diversity
  What makes us different makes us unique. We celebrate diversity in all its forms as part of our shared journey. This isn’t just a workplace, it’s a mosaic of perspectives where everyone belongs and every story matters.
• Teamwork
  "Teamwork makes the dream work." That’s what happens when a group of people from different fields comes together with a shared passion for food and a strong commitment to each other. We harness each other’s strengths, grow stronger together and work as one to make the difference.
• Collaboration
  We are a collaborative lab, and one of our main goals is to build bridges and connections. We work hand in hand with academia and food industry, ensuring they move forward together to create a real impact in the food sector.
• Sustainability
  We just have one planet, and we are committed to making thoughtful choices and finding sustainable solutions to protect it. We look closely at every stage of the food chain, striving to build a greener, more responsible, and future-focused food system.