9-9:10 a.m. Breakfast

9:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m. 1st laboratory session

9:10 a.m.-12:05 p.m. Demonstrations:

Applications of predictive microbiology: practical use of available resources (Dr. Montse Vila Brugalla, Barcelona Public Health Agency –ASPB–, Barcelona):

• 1st session: 9:10-10:35 a.m.

• 2nd session: 10:40 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

Microbiological risks in HACCP systems? At last, identify them properly at your company! (Mr. Jon Basagoiti AzpitarteEl Enemigo en tu Cocina, Ermua, Vizcaya):

• 1st session: 9:10-10:35 a.m.

• 2nd session: 10:40 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

12:05-12:15 p.m. Break

12:15-1 p.m. Mr. Javier García Pina (former technical director and founder of Chemital, Sant Pere Molanta –Olèrdola–, Barcelona):

 Effective microbiological control strategies: applications in meat and poultry industries

1-2:10 p.m. Lunch

2:10-5:05 p.m. Microbiology companies · exhibition (Fung group):

 Proficiency testing: driving quality and continuous improvement in food microbiology (LGC Standards)

 Show me your sampling method, and I’ll tell you who you are (MicroPlanet Laboratorios)

 From risk to resilience: building a holistic environmental monitoring framework (Neogen / Bioser)

 Mass spectrometry-driven multi-omics: maximize insight from your samples (oloBion)

 Room temperature preparation of sauces and gelatins by means of a high shear mixer: how to formulate with lower thickener content, reducing raw material cost and mixing time (Quimivita)

5:05-5:15 p.m. Break

5:15-6 p.m. Ms. Mercè Freixes Graells and Ms. Paloma Freitas Marques (bonÀrea Agrupa, Guissona, Lleida):

 From control to trust: integrated strategies in quality, food safety and occupational risks

6-6:30 p.m. Open discussion about effective and integrated strategies for safety and trust. Participants:

 Chairman: Dr. Oscar J. Esteban Cabornero (Grupo Entrepinares, Valladolid)

Mr. Javier García Pina

Mr. Pascal Monzó Martos (Productos Florida, Vila-real, Castellón)

 Mr. Jon Basagoiti Azpitarte

Dr. Raúl Jesús Mesa González (Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Martorelles, Barcelona)

Ms. Alba González Orellana (Cítricos y Refrescantes, Suntory Beverage & Food Europe, Tordera, Barcelona)

6:30 p.m. Merienda

Tuesday, 24th November / Thursday, 26th November