Technological Innovation Conference

Innovation as the key to the future

Jornadas de Innovación TecnológicaInnovation is essential to the growth of brands and companies; it is the key to positioning them in the mind of the consumer, differentiating them from the competition and establishing them as benchmarks. The current situation offers many firms an excellent opportunity: those that decide to commit to strengthening the company can change their focus and set themselves apart. Now, more than ever, innovating is shaping up to be the indispensable strategy for competing, preparing and anticipating the future.


On 12 and 13 May 2009, Bta. – Barcelona Food and Beverage Technologies – and Hispack – International Packaging Exhibition, in collaboration with IRTA – Catalan acronym for the Agri-Food Research and Technology Institute – offer an intensive programme of conferences, master classes and study cases centred on innovation and technology. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for development and R&D&I managers, as well as all those who would like to learn where to direct their efforts in the area of food and beverage innovation and technology.

The Bta. 2009 Technological Innovation Conference is of special interest to:

  • Food and beverage manufacturers and processors
  • Distributors, importers and representatives for machinery, equipment and intermediate food products
  • Installers, specialized engineers and heads of production
  • R+D+i and new product departments in the food and beverage sector.

Location: Hall CC4 Meeting Room 4.2

 

TUESDAY 12 MAY 2009

Jornadas de Innovación

10.30 – 10.45

Opening

Joan Gené, Director-General for Food, Quality and Agri-food Industries.

10.45 – 11:30

Innovation in the ingredients and food additives sector. New  Foods and public health.

Dr. Mª Teresa García Jiménez, Director of the Specialist Diploma in Food and Applied Nutrition at the National School of Health, Carlos III Health Institute.

Moderator: Andreu Gavilán, President of AFCA – Spanish acronym for the Spanish Association of Food Additive Manufacturers and Distributors.

11.30 – 12.15

QDS (Quick Drying System) technology.

Dr. Jacint Arnau, Head of Food Processing and Engineering Unit at IRTA – Catalan acronym for the Agri-Food Research and Technology Institute.

12.15 – 12.45

 Break

12.45 – 1.30

RFID applications for the meat industry.

Joan Maria Cassany, General Manager of ICNITA ELECTRONICA

1.30 – 2.15

Key aspects of support for R&D and food innovation in Spain.

Nabil Khayyat, Head of the Life and Materials Sciences Division. CDTI (Spanish acronym for the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology). Ministry of Science and Innovation.

WEDNESDAY 13 MAY 2009

Jornadas de Innovación

10.30 - 11.15

New indirect refrigeration systems. Benefits for the food cold-storage industry.

Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Project Development Engineer for Johnson Controls Refrigeración SL.

Moderator: Manuel Lamúa, General Secretary of ANEFRYC – Spanish acronym for the National Association of Cold and Air Conditioning Companies.

11.15 – 12.00

Global situation of the processed fish and seafood market. New trends in preservation and packaging.

Gonzalo Campos, European Fish Specialist for SEALED AIR

Dr. Pere Duran, Researcher at CENTA – Catalan acronym for the Centre for New Food Technologies and Processes.

12.00 – 12.30

Break

12.30 – 2.00

Managing Innovation Projects.

Prof. Jaume Ribera, IESE Business School

 

* Programme may be subject to change.For queries or further information, please contact:
Alimentaria Exhibitions, S.A.
Events and Conferences Department
eventos@alimentaria.com / Offices: +34 93 552 06 53

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