Exhibiting at Anuga Select Brazil 2025

SENAI São Paulo – Alimentos e Bebidas is a premier Brazilian institution dedicated to technical education, research, and industrial innovation in the food and beverage sector. As a part of the renowned National Service for Industrial Training (SENAI), it plays a crucial role in supporting the growth and modernization of Brazil’s food industry through skill development, R&D, and quality assurance initiatives.

Company History

SENAI São Paulo (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial) was founded in 1942 and has since been at the forefront of industrial education and technological innovation in Brazil. The Alimentos e Bebidas division, headquartered in São Paulo, specifically caters to the food and beverage industry, addressing the growing demand for qualified professionals and cutting-edge research.

Over the decades, the institution has developed extensive partnerships with national and international companies, ministries, and technology centers, evolving into a benchmark for applied science and workforce development in the food sector.

Core Business

The core focus areas of SENAI-SP in the food and beverage domain include:

• Technical and higher education programs
• Applied research and development of food products
• Sensory and nutritional analysis services
• Quality and compliance consulting
• Continuous education and skills upgrade programs for professionals

Its offerings are designed to support industry needs across the entire food supply chain — from raw material transformation to product labeling and consumer research.

Product and Service Offerings

Educational Programs

• Technical Courses:

  • Técnico em Alimentos

• Higher Education (Graduação):

  • Superior de Tecnologia em Alimentos

• Postgraduate Programs (Pós-Graduação):

  • Desenvolvimento de Novos Produtos Alimentícios
  • Gestão da Qualidade e Segurança dos Alimentos

• Short Courses (Cursos Livres):

  • Alimentos Funcionais
  • Boas Práticas de Fabricação (BPF)
  • Rotulagem em Alimentos
  • Fabricação de Produtos com Chocolate

Technological Services

• Food Product Development:

  • Creation of prototypes for market validation

• Sensory Analysis:

  • Structured sensory panels for consumer acceptance

• Labeling and Nutritional Consulting:

  • Guidance on compliance with Brazilian and international food labeling laws

• Food Safety and Hygiene Audits:

  • Training and assessment for food safety standards

Specialization and USP

SENAI-SP's Alimentos e Bebidas branch stands out due to its unique combination of:

• Industry-integrated curriculum: Developed in partnership with leading food manufacturers
• State-of-the-art laboratories: Equipped for microbiology, nutrition, and sensory analysis
• Technological Innovation Center (NIT): Specializing in research and application of novel food technologies
• ISO and ANVISA compliance: Ensures educational and R&D outputs meet regulatory requirements

Its unique position as both an academic and applied research hub gives it unmatched insight into the evolving needs of the food industry.

Financials

As a non-profit educational and research institution, SENAI-SP is funded through a combination of:

• Government and industrial contributions
• Project-specific grants from Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) and FAPESP
• Corporate partnerships and consulting revenues

In 2023, SENAI-SP allocated over R$200 million to educational and technological services across its network, with a significant share directed toward the food and beverage sector.

Shipment and Trade Support

While SENAI-SP does not manufacture or ship physical goods, it plays a vital role in export readiness and trade compliance for Brazilian food producers. Their consulting division helps companies align their packaging, labeling, and product formulations with global market standards, particularly for:

• European Union (EU)
• United States (FDA regulations)
• Mercosur partners

This includes nutritional analysis, additive compliance, and shelf-life studies.

Target Market

• Food processing companies
• Ingredient suppliers
• Food safety professionals
• Aspiring food technologists and nutritionists
• Export-driven food manufacturers

The institution serves both B2B (corporate clients) and B2C (individual students and professionals) markets, with tailored offerings for each segment.

Capabilities

• More than 50 specialized laboratories across São Paulo state
• Over 2,000 graduates per year in food-related programs
• Accredited research projects with universities and private companies
• Advanced pilot plants for experimental food production
• E-learning and hybrid training platforms

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for laboratories
• Fully aligned with ANVISA (Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency) standards
• Recognized by MAPA (Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento)
• Audited by ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas)

Customer Testimonials

"The Postgraduate course at SENAI-SP gave our R&D team a new level of technical expertise and regulatory knowledge."
– Amanda Silveira, R&D Manager, Alimentos Bella Vita

"Through SENAI’s labeling consultancy, we successfully reformulated and exported our product line to the European market."
– Ricardo Alves, CEO, NutraFoods Brasil

Major Achievements

• Developed over 400 new food products for the industry in the past five years.
• Trained 10,000+ professionals in food safety, product development, and labeling.
• Active participation in FISPAL Tecnologia, Latin America’s largest food tech expo.
• Selected by CNI (Confederação Nacional da Indústria) as a Center of Excellence in Food Innovation in 2022.

SENAI São Paulo – Alimentos e Bebidas continues to play a transformative role in shaping Brazil’s food industry by bridging education, technology, and industrial development with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and global competitiveness.