Grupo Lusiaves was founded in 1986 and over the years, it has grown to become one of the largest players in the Portuguese poultry sector. With more than 20 companies and 3,500 direct employees, the group has a wide portfolio that spans from breeding to poultry product distribution. The company places emphasis on animal welfare, sustainability, and social responsibility.
Role in the project: The role of Lusiaves is to provide data on the production process of poultry, from farm to finished product. Will also collect environmental samples in the production facility and send both samples and product packages to Universidade Católica Portuguesa for analysis. Lusiaves will also be involved in pilot demonstrations for food cultures and packaging systems.