Its work will directly influence the health and well-being of the population, because this professional works in all stages of the food production chain. Being interested in research and technology, the food engineer will be able to follow scientific and technological advances and be updated on food industry policies and standards.

The operation area comprises production; quality control; industrial planning and design; management and administration; marketing and sales sector; research and development of new products; equipment; inspection of food and beverages; maintenance; storage and consulting.

URI seeks to train a professional capable of assimilating the fast world’s transformations and with the competence to idealize, operate, control and develop processes and products in the food area.