Improveat arises from the interest of the food industry in improving the quality and safety of their products. One of the aims of this company is the development of unique and tailored products for each customer, which allows maximizing its functionality and performance. Improveat sees research, development and innovation (R&D + i) as one of its main focuses, considering itself a strong link between the R&D + I and industry, capable of safely and sustainably favouring the growth of their customers.

Improveat has as co-founders researchers of the Centre of Biological Engineering at the University of Minho. During their post-graduate studies, they have created Improveat with the aim of bringing to the market the technologies developed in the framework of their research activities.

Our values reflect the behaviours that shape the way that we work with our customers and partners.

Our Values and principles:

- Integrity
- Efficiency
- Vision
- Responsibility
- Trust
- Confidence
- Passion
- Quality

Our mission is to develop technology-based products using only edible and biodegradable materials to improve the quality and safety of food products.

The vision is to increase the quality and safety of food products through the use of edible and biodegradable materials, replacing the synthetic materials in contact with food products.