Partnerships with Companies

Partnership with the Productive Sector

Partnerships with the productive sector add value and generate employment. Some projects involve the development of products using regional and non-conventional raw materials as alternatives for the production of sustainable and healthy foods. Below are listed some of these activities:

1. VIDAVEG: Technical cooperation agreement: Funarbe Project 054/2022: “Processing, characterization, and innovation in plant-based beverages.” Antonio Fernandes – 2021–2024
2. Nova Mix Industrial e Comercial de Alimentos Ltda: Production of blue cheese using homogenized milk. Antonio Fernandes – RAEX: PRS-440/2023. 05/03/2023 – 10/30/2023
3. ICL BRASIL LTDA: Technical cooperation agreement: Funarbe Projects 85-2021 and 027-2024: “Production of National Dairy Cultures” and “Application of enzymes in the food industry.” Antonio Fernandes – 2021–2024
4. Tropical Indústria de Alimentos S/A: Optimization of fruit juice pasteurization parameters. Antonio Fernandes – RAEX: PRS-399/2022. 10/12/2022 – 12/31/2023
5. GLOBALFOOD Sistemas, Ingredientes e Tecnologia para Alimentos Ltda: Evaluation of the biopreservative potential of microbial cultures applied in fermented dairy beverages. Antonio Fernandes – RAEX: PRS-545/2024. 12/05/2024 – 12/21/2024
6. DSM Produtos Nutricionais Brasil S/A: Technical cooperation agreement: Funarbe Projects 035/2016 and 029-2022: “Application of ingredients in the food industry.” Antonio Fernandes – 2022–2024
7. PROZYN Indústria e Comércio Ltda: Technical cooperation agreement: Funarbe Project 143-2021: “Production of National Dairy Cultures” and “Application of enzymes in the food industry.” Antonio Fernandes – 2021–2024
8. SENAR/PR – Regional Administration of Paraná State: Support in structuring the regulations for the Queijos Paraná Award. Antonio Fernandes – RAEX: PRS-340/2024. 08/01/2024 – 09/01/2024
9. TIAL S/A: Contaminating microbiota in the industrial environment and sanitization strategies. Antonio Fernandes – RAEX: PRS-404/2022. 10/11/2022 – 12/31/2023
10. Pão de Queijo da Dorinha: Training in Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Handling. Antonio Fernandes – RAEX: PRS-368/2022. 06/20/2022
11. DA Ana Produtos Alimentícios Ltda: Training in Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Handling. Antonio Fernandes – RAEX: PRS-369/2022. 06/20/2022
12. Lactalis do Brasil: Analysis of IP and EP composition of Prato and Dambo cheeses during ripening. Antonio Fernandes – RAEX: PRS-376/2022. 06/10/2022
13. Symrise: In-company course – UHT Processing. Antonio Fernandes – RAEX: CUR-096/2022. 06/11/2022
14. ARLA Foods Ingredients Comércio de Produtos Alimentícios Ltda: Ingredients in the food industry. Antonio Fernandes – RAEX: PRS-397/2020. 08/01/2020 – 02/28/2021
15. Indústria e Comércio de Alimentos Pontenovense Ltda-ME: Microbiological and physicochemical analysis of raw materials. Bruno Leite – RAEX: PRS-1120/2023; PRS-1043/2023 – 2023/2024
16. Fazenda Estrela da Mata: Development of a nutritional table and labeling for Minas cheese. Bruno Leite – RAEX: PRS-145/2024. 08/12/2023 – 10/27/2023
17. Fazenda Palmeirinha: Nutritional table, label, and technical consulting for dulce de leche. Bruno Leite – RAEX: PRS-169/2024. 04/06/2023 – 07/18/2023
18. Rio Branco Alimentos S/A: Rheological analysis of processed cheese and other cheeses. Bruno Leite – RAEX: PRS-813/2022; PRS-807/2022; PRS-808/2022. 11/08/2022 – 12/16/2022
19. Laticínios Santa Inês, Rohden Lácteos: Shelf-life determination for cheeses. Bruno Leite – RAEX: PRS-156/2024. 08/30/2022 – 03/17/2023
20. Liotécnica Tecnologia em Alimentos S.A.: Measurement of enzyme activity in freeze-dried pineapple. Bruno Leite – RAEX: PRS-393/2022. 06/06/2022 – 06/30/2022
21. Coplana – Agroindustrial Cooperative: Shelf-life determination of roasted peanuts. Bruno Leite – RAEX: PRS-157/2024. 05/10/2022 – 03/17/2023
22. TIAL – Tropical Indústria de Alimentos S/A: Training in the use of the VIS spectrophotometer acquired by TIAL for determining color tone and intensity in grape juice. Bruno Leite – RAEX: PRS-108/2022. 03/04/2022 – 07/04/2022
23. Bevilacqua Cereais: Microscopic analysis for foreign matter in samples of spices, seasonings, and ingredients. Edimar Fontes – RAEX: PRS-295/2024. 04/17/2024 – 05/25/2024
24. Aguardente Guaraciaba Ltda: Chemical composition analysis of cachaça aged in Jequitibá barrels. Edimar Fontes – RAEX: PRS-233/2024. 08/15/2023 – 12/15/2023
25. Organização Bratella e Baltazar LTDA: Physicochemical and microbiological analysis. Edimar Fontes – RAEX: PRS-518/2023. 05/17/2023 – 05/23/2023
26. Ìya Conservas Artesanais: Chemical composition analysis of artisanal red fruit jelly. Edimar Fontes – RAEX: PRS-932/2023. 05/05/2023 – 07/08/2023
27. Apiário e Meliponário Edi & Cal: Physical and chemical analysis of honey. Edimar Fontes – RAEX: PRS-926/2023. 05/05/2023 – 07/08/2023
28. Laticínios Hilmi Ltda: Chemical analysis of butter. Edimar Fontes – RAEX: PRS-927/2023. 05/05/2023 – 07/08/2023
29. Laticínios Sevilha LTDA: Physicochemical analysis. Edimar Fontes – RAEX: PRS-416/2023. 04/13/2023 – 04/14/2023
30. Nutburguer Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento LTDA: Physicochemical analysis. Edimar Fontes – RAEX: PRS-287/2023. 03/06/2023 – 03/09/2023
31. Adelson Gomes da Silva & Cia LTDA: Microscopic analysis of roasted and ground coffee. Edimar Fontes – RAEX: PRS-833/2022. 12/06/2022 – 12/20/2022
32. COPABASE / SEBRAE-MG: Development of ready-to-drink and concentrated passion fruit juice formulations in Arinos, Minas Gerais. Edimar Fontes – RAEX: PRS-107/2022. 03/14/2022 – 11/14/2022
33. Laticínios Valentim: Analysis and evaluation of probiotic viability in kefir. Erica Vieira – RAEX: PRS-525/2024. 10/11/2024 – 02/10/2025
34. Piantare Soluções Ambientais e Agrícolas LTDA: Characterization of freeze-dried pitaya powder sample. Erica Vieira – RAEX: PRS-471/2023. 05/20/2023 – 07/20/2023
35. SOLEÁ BRASIL ÓLEOS VEGETAIS LTDA: Chemical composition, functional properties, and potential industrial application of the pulp and kernel of macaúba (Acrocomia aculeata). Frederico Barros – CNPq/DAI. PRJ-119/2021. 2019–present.
    
36. Rio Branco Alimentos: Sensory analysis of butter. Márcia Vidigal – RAEX: PRS-329/2022. 03/23/2022 – 05/26/2022.
    
37. Tropical Indústria de Alimentos S/A: Sensory analysis with potential consumers of a beverage based on plant extracts and vitamins, named “Be Restart”. Luis Minim and Valeria Minim – RAEX: PRS-523/2024. 08/05/2024 – 12/01/2024.
    
38. Animal Nutri Consultoria em Nutrição Animal LTDA: Rheological characterization of fluid biological samples. Luis Minim – RAEX: PRS-1050/2023. 08/01/2023 – 10/24/2023.
    
39. Rio Branco Alimentos: Sensory analysis of seasoned pork picanha. Márcia Vidigal – RAEX: PRS-853/2022. 10/20/2022 – 11/16/2022.
    
40. Etherna Cervejas Especiais Ltda: Pilsner production using co-culture as a sensory differentiation approach. Monique Eller – RAEX: PRS-090/2025. 10/02/2024 – 10/01/2025.
    
41. GRAM INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO LTDA: Biotechnological solutions for the treatment of effluents from Haskell Cosméticos. Monique Eller – RAEX: PRS-374/2024. 10/02/2024 – 12/31/2025.
    
42. Microbiota Brasil: Technical cooperation agreement between UFV and the company Microbiota Brasil. Monique Eller – RAEX: EVE-3500/2024. 08/19/2024.
    
43. Inoveter Consultoria: Technical cooperation agreement between UFV and the company Inoveter Consultoria. Monique Eller – RAEX: EVE-3510/2024. 08/09/2024.
    
44. Recombine Biotech: Technical cooperation agreement between UFV and the company Recombine Biotech. Monique Eller – RAEX: EVE-3372/2024. 08/07/2024.
    
45. APROVART – Association of Family Farming Wine Producers of Catas Altas: Physicochemical analysis of wines produced by APROVART-associated producers. Monique Eller – RAEX: PRS-264/2022, PRS-415/2023, PRS-350/2024. 04/20/2022 – 05/10/2024.
    
46. SEBRAE: Catalisa ICT Call – Technical evaluation of business plans. Monique Eller – RAEX: PRS-140/2022. 02/04/2022 – 02/18/2022.
    
47. GVINAH Indústria e Comércio de Alimentos e Panificação LTDA: Packaging analysis. Nilda Soares – RAEX: PRS-460/2021; PRS-221/2021. 03/04/2021 – 08/16/2021.
    
48. AMBEV S.A: Partnership between AMBEV and UFV in Regulatory Affairs in the area of Food and Beverages with Functional Property Claims. Paulo Stringheta – RAEX: PRS-351/2024. 09/01/2024 – 08/30/2025.

49. Soleá Brasil Óleos Vegetais LTDA: Chemical composition, functional properties, and potential industrial application of the pulp and kernel of macaúba (Acrocomia aculeata). Frederico Barros

Social Extension Projects and Actions in Public Policy

Antonio Fernandes: Project: Combating antimicrobial resistance through health education and the development of a monitoring and management program. RAEX: PRJ-089/2024. 06/01/2024 – 05/31/2026.

Bruno Leite: Public policy action: Organization and execution of the National Seminar on Agroindustry and Sanitary Inclusion of Family Farming, Brasília, DF – RAEX: EVE-4328/2024. 12/04/2024 – 12/06/2024.

Bruno Leite: Project: Training and Professional Development Program: Food Production. RAEX: PRJ-086/2022. 2022–2023.

Bruno Leite: Project: Production of seasoned and smoked vegan ricotta cheese from pumpkin seeds: adding value to plant residues and generating income for small producers. RAEX: PRJ-155/2021. 2021–2022.

Bruno Leite: Project: Diagnosis, training, and promotion of the improvement of raw milk quality produced by small rural producers in the Viçosa microregion, MG. RAEX: PRJ-133/2021. 2021–2022.

Bruno Leite: Project: Development of a ricotta-type cheese product from pumpkin seeds to generate income for small producers in Viçosa and surrounding areas. RAEX: PRJ-012/2021. 2021.

Eduardo Basilio: Production of formulated guava-based foods as an alternative to reduce fruit waste in a farm located in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais. Funding: Dalfrut Indústria de Alimentos Ltda. 2021–2022.

Frederico Barros: Project: Macaúba almond: Characterization, in vivo protein quality, and support for family farming through cultivation and product development. RAEX: PRJ-119/2021. 2021–2022.

Jane Coimbra: Public policy action: Organization and execution of the Meeting: The importance of municipal secretariats’ participation in the implementation of the Food Bank in Viçosa, MG. Involved institutions: Municipal Secretariats of Viçosa-MG (Health, Education, Social Assistance, and Agriculture and Rural Development); COMSEA – Municipal Council for Food and Nutritional Security of Viçosa-MG. RAEX: EVE-3374/2024. 08/07/2024.

Márcia Vidigal: Technological center for cocoa farming in non-traditional regions. This proposal involves the formation of a pool of laboratories, including the Soil Fertility, Irrigation and Drainage, Plant Product Processing Technology, and Cultivated Plant Physiology laboratories, along with two other institutions in Minas Gerais: UFMG and UFV. Planned activities include analysis of nutrient and heavy metal contents in soil, leaves, and almonds, chocolate and cocoa honey powder production, determination of crop coefficient (Kc), effective root system depth, and ecophysiological measurements. 2023–present.

Monique Eller: Project: Technical and economic feasibility of staggered production of fermentation starters for mead production. RAEX: PRJ-086/2024. 07/01/2024 – 03/01/2026.

Monique Eller: Project: Support for productive development of wine producers in the municipality of Catas Altas-MG. RAEX: PRJ-182/2023. 04/01/2023 – 12/31/2023.

Monique Eller: Program/Project: Reference Center in Bioprocesses. RAEX: PRG-005/2023. 08/01/2022 – 05/09/2025.

Monique Eller: Project: Promotion of mead production to add value to honey rejected for sale. RAEX: PRJ-101/2022. 05/20/2022 – 01/19/2023.

Nilda Soares: Project: Introduction to the world of cachaça. RAEX: PRJ-054/2022. 2022–2024.