Events

On December 17, the Ernest Lluc Hall of the Ministry of Health will host a conference organized by the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) on various aspects of the control of Listeria monocytogenes in food and the challenges it poses for food safety. Registrations are reopened due to increased capacity. A link to follow the event online will be published a few days before the event, for which registration is not required. Final program

New consumer trends are evolving rapidly, driven by changes in technology, sustainability and consumer preferences. Consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of their purchases, and mental and physical health is a priority, favoring the consumption of products that promote well-being, healthy foods and self-care experiences. New alternative ingredients are being introduced into food manufacturing, food analogues (meat) whose consumption is decreasing, as well as new cooking/consumption practices that could have a direct impact on consumer food safety. The webinar “Shelf life of food: adapting to new consumer trends” to be held on December 10 will present these changes in habits and new developments, as well as their associated microbiological and physical-chemical risks and how to deal with them. Goals To raise awareness about new purchasing, consumption and cooking habits, as well as new alternative ingredients and similar foods, according to the latest AINIA 2024 Barometer. To delve deeper into the microbiological risks associated with new food consumption trends. To delve deeper into the physical-chemical risks associated with new ingredients and analogous foods. Addressed to R&D and Quality technicians from food companies. Webinar for professionals only. Methodology 1h15 webinar, starting at 11:00 CET (Spanish time) and ending at 12:15. Registration closes on December 9th at 16:00 . After registering, you will receive a first confirmation email from us, and another from the GoToWebinar platform with the link to connect. If you have not received it the day before, please contact us. Program Introduction and presentation of the AINIA Consumer Barometer «Microbiological shelf-life studies. Risks associated with new consumption habits». Laura Verdú, Microbiology Laboratory. Food Quality and Safety, AINIA «Physical-chemical shelf-life studies. Stability of foods with new ingredients». Sandra Leiva, Chemical Laboratory. Food Quality and Safety, AINIA Questions and conclusions

The 2nd Congress on Food Safety and Sustainability will take place in Valladolid on November 11 and 12. This event will address issues such as: Sustainability: How can we adapt sustainability to our food business? What tangible benefits will we gain? Food Safety: Crisis management and primary production. Culture and Soft Skills: How to establish changes that will land Culture throughout the company? Can a Culture plan prevent you from losing a certification in your company? Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence: The use of Artificial Intelligence is adapting to many sectors. What tools are available to the food sector that will really benefit us? PROGRAM

The second edition of the Ontzi: Basque Food Packaging Innovation Hub meeting will soon be held, a key event that will bring together the main players in the food packaging sector, focused on sustainability and innovation. This meeting is an excellent opportunity to strengthen professional networks and foster collaboration towards a sustainable transition in the food industry. Organised by ontzi | Basque Food Packaging Innovation Hub, the event will feature an exhibition area and a space for conferences and round tables where experts will share knowledge and discuss the challenges and opportunities of the industry. This is an essential step towards a more sustainable future in the food sector.

Fruit Attraction is the meeting point for fruit and vegetable professionals. Fruit Attraction has become the reference commercial tool for the WORLDWIDE marketing of fruit and vegetables . Its capacity to promote global exports in the sector makes it the commercial connection point for all the professionals that make up the entire value chain, in addition to having consolidated itself as a framework for innovation in the fruit and vegetable market.

The 13th edition of the World Rabbit Congress will be held from 2 to 4 October in Tarragona PROGRAM

From September 18 to 19, 2024 , the National Food Center, dependent on the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN), will host a Symposium on Materials in Contact with Food at its headquarters in Majadahonda (Madrid). The event is organized by the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and Healthcare (EDQM) , belonging to the Council of Europe and the AESAN , under the title “Recent developments in food contact materials and articles”. The event is intended for all professionals in the food contact materials industry , official control laboratories, European and national authorities, as well as national policy makers. Participation in person is free of charge (subject to registration and availability) for staff of the competent national authorities, European authorities and representatives of official control laboratories; while for in-person attendees from the private sector it will cost €400 per delegate. PROGRAM

In-person and online congress where technicians and farmers will have the opportunity to delve deeper into the image that society has of the beef cattle sector and what levers should be activated to reverse preconceived ideas. Streaming of the Congress PROGRAM | REGISTRATION | LOCATION | CONTACT: congresointernacionalvacuno@gmail.com

Professionals from all over the world and expert speakers will present the latest scientific advances in all areas of poultry farming. The Congress will also feature a space for trade exhibitions, as well as satellite conferences for scientific dissemination by the most active companies in the European poultry sector. SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM | Registration | Location | Information and contact 34 963 528 181 | info@epc2024.com

The 34th edition of IFAMA 2024 Spain is an event organized by the International Federation of Agricultural Management Associations (IFAMA) that includes a Symposium, Case Study Competition and a Business Forum in which ideas and cutting-edge developments are shared on topics such as the evolution and transformation of production, economic competitiveness and sustainability through legislation and social impact. PROGRAM | VIDEO | TICKETS

Technical day to update and implement the concepts of initial validation, verification and re-analysis of the HACCP System (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) CONTENT | INSCRIPTION

Meat Industry Fair where meat lovers, experts in the field and the latest trends in technology and products come together to offer you a unique experience of discovery and collaboration in the exciting world of the Meat Industry. To consult the program click here

In this edition more than 30 national and international speakers will develop a novel and interesting program that will address topics of interest to the sector, whose future is conditioned by factors such as the increase in raw material prices, the cost of energy and fuels. , international trade, and many other issues that will entail changes in the productive structure of the ham sector in the long term. DOSIER | REGISTRATION | CONTACT: 917217929 info@congresomundialdeljamon.es

Abanca Fair Green Week of Galicia The entire value chain of the primary sector, from agriculture, machinery and livestock, to the final product or gastronomic tourism, will once again be the hallmark of the event. The venue is located in the town of Silleda and has magnificent infrastructures covering more than 400,000 m2 of surface area, of which 35,000 m2 are used for exhibitions (distributed in several pavilions) and 55,000 m2 outdoors, as well as 27,000 m2 of green areas. Its pavilions, its auditorium, its multiple rooms and its outdoor spaces give it great versatility. In addition, there are its large car parks, a green ring, an artificial lake and even a helipad, which allow it to adapt to all types of events and needs.

In-person activity of ideation, design and co-creation work between companies, R&D centers and potential consumers to identify opportunities to generate new products and propose technological solutions. PROGRAM | INSCRIPTION

Fair that brings together the best companies in the sector, both national and international, related to the life cycle of packaging and containers

The Agricultural Fair is celebrating its sixteenth event with sustainable agriculture and water management as its central theme. LOCATION : Campohermoso Exhibition and Congress Centre, Níjar, Almería CONTACT : +34 616 447 829, email: asociaexpocampohermoso@gmail.com

Free WEBINAR by Plataforma Tierra in which production regulations in different regions of the world will be discussed, the competitive advantages and disadvantages they generate in the markets, as well as the experts' view of the complex issue of ' mirror clauses '. PROGRAM and participants | REGISTRATION

Professional fair aimed at food distribution, hotels, restaurants, hotels, catering and specialized trade. To consult the Fair dossier click here

Unique business platform specialising in the food industry . Thousands of professionals visit Pick&Pack in search of the latest packaging, logistics and intralogistics solutions to boost their food and beverage companies. To consult the program click here