2026 Activities Program | Alimentaria FoodTech

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10:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Digitalization

INNOVACC. AI applied to the meat sector

Jordi Prat Kais Software Food Industry Digitalization Consultant Speaker

Pedro Susarte CSB System Sales Manager Speaker

Sergio Roldán NEVITEC - BCN Vision Group KAM & Sales Leader Speaker

2026-10-06 10:00 2026-10-06 10:45 Europe/Madrid INNOVACC. AI applied to the meat sector

Session organized by INNOVACC, the Catalan meat and alternative protein cluster.

KAIS: AI integrated into operations. Artificial intelligence complements day-to-day management by providing new analytical capabilities and supporting data-driven decision-making. Case study in NOEL.

CSB-System applies AI in the meat sector to boost efficiency, traceability and automation. We will see how advanced image analysis improves and speeds up processes thanks to AI, and how the meat sector is already prepared to think digitally. Case study in INCARLOPSA.

NEVITEC: Quality inspection of sliced products using AI.

Speakers' Corner

Tue 6

10:00h - 10:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

10:30h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech

IRTA opening: innovation enters the plant

Sara Bover IRTA Head of Programme and Coordinator of the Food Industries Area Speaker

2026-10-06 10:30 2026-10-06 11:00 Europe/Madrid IRTA opening: innovation enters the plant

Opening of FOODTECH INNOVARENA 2026 and presentation of the day's approach: connecting IRTA's scientific and technological capabilities with real industrial applications, companies and startups. The session will highlight key challenges for the food industry and how process technologies, validation and scale-up can contribute to more efficient, safe, sustainable and competitive production.

Start up Corner

Tue 6

10:30h - 11:00h Start up Corner Free access

10:30h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech Food Safety

Food safety and the consumer: challenges of the “farm-to-fork” model

Xavier Pera AECOC Food safety and quality manager Speaker

2026-10-06 10:30 2026-10-06 10:50 Europe/Madrid Food safety and the consumer: challenges of the “farm-to-fork” model The "farm-to-table" concept, when applied to food safety, requires including the consumer as an active participant in the model rather than merely a user within the food sector. Discover consumer practices regarding food handling, storage and food preparation—data gathered in the second edition of the AECOC Shopperview Food Safety Barometer—and learn how this behavior impacts new consumption trends and industry innovation. Innovation Room

Tue 6

10:30h - 10:50h Innovation Room Free access

11:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Food Safety

Where Is Food Heading? Innovation, Regulation and Consumer Trust

Yvonne Colomer Fundación Triptolemos Executive Director Speaker

Richard Petro ELIAN Commercial Director Speaker

Carlota Martinez FIAB Head of Nutrition and Health Speaker

Daniel Marsol Bon Àrea Communications Director, MKT and CSR Speaker

Manuel Martin UNAE Secretary General of the UNAE Federation-Consumer Speaker

Beatriz Jacoste KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub CEO Speaker

2026-10-06 11:00 2026-10-06 11:45 Europe/Madrid Where Is Food Heading? Innovation, Regulation and Consumer Trust The challenge is not simply to innovate, but to ensure that innovation, regulation, health, the economy, sustainability and consumer expectations move forward coherently within the food system (packaging, ultra-processed foods, GLP-1, health, sustainability, new technologies, prices, etc.). Through an interdisciplinary dialogue involving representatives from the production sector, innovation, distribution and consumers, the session will explore how scientific innovation and technology can today be aligned with effective legislation that protects consumers, ensures economic and industrial sustainability, and maintains society’s trust. Speakers' Corner

Tue 6

11:00h - 11:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

11:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Ingredients

Extrusion as a Texturization Strategy: Applications, Emerging Sectors and Innovations

Grau Matas IRTA Innovation Technician Specialized in Product Development and Extrusion Moderator

Mariano Izquierdo Bühler Sales Manager for Extrusion and Drying (Human Nutrition) and Feed (Animal Nutrition) Speaker

2026-10-06 11:00 2026-10-06 11:30 Europe/Madrid Extrusion as a Texturization Strategy: Applications, Emerging Sectors and Innovations Round table on extrusion as a technology for texturising new ingredients and creating innovative products. Start up Corner

Tue 6

11:00h - 11:30h Start up Corner Free access

11:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Digitalization

Feeding the Future: Digital Transformation for a More Efficient, Sustainable and Competitive Industry

Ana Domingo Noel Corporate Director of Organization and Information Systems Speaker

Jaume Planella Noel Corporate R&D Director Speaker

Beatriz Romanos FATE (Food&AgriTech Europe) Foodtech Specialist - VP Moderator

Alberto Gamero Siemens Food and Beverage Industry Expert Speaker

Jordi Prat Kais Software Food Industry Digitalization Consultant Speaker

2026-10-06 11:00 2026-10-06 11:45 Europe/Madrid Feeding the Future: Digital Transformation for a More Efficient, Sustainable and Competitive Industry The session will explore how digital transformation is redefining competitiveness in the food industry. Drawing on its experience, Noel Alimentaria will explain how connecting people, processes, data and technology can simplify operations, automate tasks and enable faster, more reliable decision-making. It will also present practical applications in production, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, while addressing the challenges of integrating sustainability, cybersecurity and change management. Siemens and Kais Software, Noel’s technology partners, will also take part in the session to provide further insight into the challenges encountered and the solutions implemented Innovation Room

Tue 6

11:00h - 11:45h Innovation Room Free access

11:30h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Digitalization

Smart processing at the food industry

Núria Villaró BÜCHI Technical and Application Support Manager Speaker

Jordi Buixeda Boadas 1880 Technical Director Speaker

Elena Fulladosa IRTA Researcher at the Food Quality and Technology Programme Moderator

Paloma Montull IOVI / Inesoptics SL (startup) COO Speaker

2026-10-06 11:30 2026-10-06 12:00 Europe/Madrid Smart processing at the food industry Roundtable on digitalization and the application of emerging technologies in the food industry, with a special focus on advanced sensors, mathematical modelling and artificial intelligence. The session will feature participation from Büchi and Boadas 1880, which will share practical cases and real-world implementation experiences. Moderated by an IRTA researcher, the discussion will address the challenges, opportunities and innovative strategies that help improve food quality and safety, as well as the sector's efficiency, sustainability and competitiveness. Start up Corner

Tue 6

11:30h - 12:00h Start up Corner Free access

12:00h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech Ingredients

The GLP-1 Era: The Impact on Food, Ingredients and Innovation

Enric Tardio Capdevila Innova Market Insights Business Development Manager Speaker

2026-10-06 12:00 2026-10-06 12:45 Europe/Madrid The GLP-1 Era: The Impact on Food, Ingredients and Innovation This session explores the ingredient trends set to shape the food and beverage industry. As consumers increasingly scrutinize labels and formulations, ingredients have become key indicators of quality, health, transparency, and trust. The presentation examines which ingredients are gaining momentum and driving innovation, as well as those consumers are choosing to limit or avoid. Attendees will gain insights into how ingredient preferences are influencing product development, brand positioning, and competitive advantage across global markets. Speakers' Corner

Tue 6

12:00h - 12:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

12:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Ingredients

Sensors and AI applied to the processing of plant-based creams

Ingrid Aguiló IRTA Researcher specializing in Vegetable Processing Moderator

Gerard Giménez Grup Ametller Origen Food Innovation and Product Development Coordinator Speaker

Jaime Oscar Casas Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) PhD in Telecommunications Engineering and Professor at UPC Speaker

2026-10-06 12:00 2026-10-06 12:30 Europe/Madrid Sensors and AI applied to the processing of plant-based creams The session will present a collaborative project integrating sensors, data fusion and artificial intelligence into the processing of plant-based creams. It will show how real-time monitoring can anticipate deviations, improve product stability and quality, reduce resource consumption and waste, and enhance process resilience. Researchers, academia and industry will share key lessons learned and the challenges of implementing these technologies at industrial scale. Start up Corner

Tue 6

12:00h - 12:30h Start up Corner Free access

12:00h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech Food Safety

Biofilms: The Enemy We Cannot See

Irene Ylla Biologist and PhD in Limnology Speaker

2026-10-06 12:00 2026-10-06 12:20 Europe/Madrid Biofilms: The Enemy We Cannot See Biofilms are communities of microorganisms attached to surfaces and protected by an extracellular matrix that makes them difficult to remove. In the food industry, moisture, nutrients and surfaces favour their development, and they can become a persistent source of contamination and pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella and E. coli.Traditional cleaning and disinfection methods may have limitations when it comes to eliminating them, and their detection requires specific tools. Their control requires adapted strategies to detect, eliminate and prevent biofilms, which is key to ensuring food safety. Innovation Room

Tue 6

12:00h - 12:20h Innovation Room Free access

12:30h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech Ingredients

Vanilla expertise

Jessy Batut Mane R&D Manager Speaker

2026-10-06 12:30 2026-10-06 12:50 Europe/Madrid Vanilla expertise MANE expertise in vanilla. Innovation Room

Tue 6

12:30h - 12:50h Innovation Room Free access

12:30h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Digitalization

From sensory data to industrial decision-making

Anna Claret IRTA Researcher specialising in sensory science Moderator

Maruxa Quiroga Sensesbit CEO and co-founder Speaker

Blanca Suarez Grupo Central Lechera Asturiana Impact Investment Area Speaker

2026-10-06 12:30 2026-10-06 13:00 Europe/Madrid From sensory data to industrial decision-making Round table on combining sensory analysis, consumer research and implicit measurement technologies to turn data into industrial decisions. IRTA, Sensesbit and CAPSA FOOD will share methods and use cases for developing products that better meet market needs, reduce uncertainty during product development and accelerate the validation of new solutions. Start up Corner

Tue 6

12:30h - 13:00h Start up Corner Free access

13:00h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech Digitalization

Digitalization and Workforce Transformation in Spain’s Meat Industry: Changes in Occupations and Emerging Skills

Rafael Merino Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) Professor, Department of Sociology Speaker

Hannah Valério IMANcorp FOUNDATION Social Researcher Speaker

Esteve Espuña Esteban Espuña SA INNOVACC clúster català de la carn i la proteïna alternativa CEO Speaker

2026-10-06 13:00 2026-10-06 13:45 Europe/Madrid Digitalization and Workforce Transformation in Spain’s Meat Industry: Changes in Occupations and Emerging Skills Digital transformation is redefining employment in the Spanish meat industry. Based on the findings of the latest study by the IMANcorp Foundation Observatory of Digital Competences and Employment, developed in collaboration with the Grup de Recerca en Educació i Trebal (GRET) of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and with the support of INNOVACC. This session will analyse changes in occupations, skills, and work organisation, and will discuss the main challenges and opportunities that digitalisation poses for the future of the sector. Innovation Room

Tue 6

13:00h - 13:45h Innovation Room Free access

13:00h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech Digitalization

Presentation of the Meat Industry Forum 2026

Anna Carabús IRTA CiPA Sector Coordinator Moderator

Imma Borràs Interempresas Media Commercial Director of the Food Division Speaker

2026-10-06 13:00 2026-10-06 13:30 Europe/Madrid Presentation of the Meat Industry Forum 2026

IRTA and Interempresas Media present Fórum Cárnico 2026 which, under the theme "A Future with the Taste of Meat", will bring together the key players across the value chain at a time of transformation for the sector, driven by changing consumption patterns, new market demands and growing sustainability pressures. The Forum will focus on addressing these challenges through a practical approach, exploring key topics such as technological innovation, sustainability and adaptation to new consumer habits. Throughout the event, experts and companies will share experiences, analyse trends and propose practical solutions for the day-to-day operations of the meat industry.

Start up Corner

Tue 6

13:00h - 13:30h Start up Corner Free access

13:00h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech International Business

What’s Next in Food Open Innovation and Investment powered by KM ZERO

Schedule

13:00h - 13:10h

Where the Opportunities in Foodtech Lie: Open Innovation and Investment. Powered by KM ZERO

Juan Requena KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub Director of Open Innovation & Venture Speaker

13:10h - 13:30h

What Major Food Companies Look for in Startups: Five Years of Open Innovation

Ramón Lacomba Familia Martínez Corporate R&D Director Speaker

David Palmero Huevos Guillén R&D Director Speaker

Iván Pérez Vicky Foods R&D&I Manager Speaker

Mónica Prada KM ZERO Project Manager Moderator

13:30h - 13:45h

Invisible Innovation: A Quality System with the Consumer at Its Core

Maruxa Quiroga Sensesbit CEO and co-founder Speaker

Juan Requena KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub Director of Open Innovation & Venture Moderator

Ramón Lacomba Familia Martínez Corporate R&D Director Speaker

2026-10-06 13:00 2026-10-06 13:45 Europe/Madrid What’s Next in Food Open Innovation and Investment powered by KM ZERO . Speakers' Corner

Tue 6

13:00h - 13:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

14:00h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech Food Safety

Food Safety 360°: Advanced Tools to Anticipate Risks and Maximise Cost Efficiency

Yolanda Torres Kersia Applied Microbiology Specialist Speaker

Miguel Ángel Pavón bioMérieux Iberia Food Safety & Quality Solution Manager Speaker

2026-10-06 14:00 2026-10-06 14:45 Europe/Madrid Food Safety 360°: Advanced Tools to Anticipate Risks and Maximise Cost Efficiency Kersia invites you to discover Optimall 360, our programme designed to help the food industry improve its industrial, environmental and operational efficiency without compromising food safety. Discover innovative tools to identify, assess and mitigate microbiological risks throughout the entire production process, thereby enhancing your food safety standards. Our technical experts, who work alongside the food industry every day, will share their experience in addressing microbiological challenges by identifying root causes and developing effective, tailored hygiene solutions. Speakers' Corner

Tue 6

14:00h - 14:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

14:00h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech Sustainability and circular bioeconomy

Blended-milk cheeses: new technologies to transform milk diversity into more sustainable and innovative products

Nuria Mª Arribas Organización Interprofesional Láctea (InLac) Managing Director Speaker

Pedro Razquin ZEULAB CEO Speaker

2026-10-06 14:00 2026-10-06 14:20 Europe/Madrid Blended-milk cheeses: new technologies to transform milk diversity into more sustainable and innovative products

Mixed-milk cheeses offer new opportunities to combine the diversity and properties of different types of milk with the development of innovative, higher value-added cheeses. In this context, demonstrating the distinctive quality of these products is essential. One of the challenges long demanded by the sector has been the availability of a method to determine the proportions of milk blends in cheese. A unique method has recently been developed to accurately quantify milk mixtures. This method is currently being validated for the development of a UNE Standard that will standardize the procedure and make it accessible to any laboratory.

Innovation Room

Tue 6

14:00h - 14:20h Innovation Room Free access

15:00h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech Food Safety

Mastering Listeria monitoring under stricter EU regulation

Belén Martín IRTA Researcher Speaker

Sandra Fréville Hygiena Regional Sales Manager Southwest Europe Speaker

2026-10-06 15:00 2026-10-06 15:45 Europe/Madrid Mastering Listeria monitoring under stricter EU regulation Controlling Listeria monocytogenes remains a key priority for food manufacturers, particularly with evolving EU regulations and GFSI expectations. This presentation will explore how to build an effective Environmental Monitoring Plan and how Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) can support source tracking, trend analysis, and contamination investigations. It will also highlight how hygiene control, microbiological sampling, and connected monitoring tools can strengthen verification, detect deviations earlier, and help prevent cross-contamination Speakers' Corner

Tue 6

15:00h - 15:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

15:00h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech

Distribution forum

Schedule

15:20h - 15:50h

FROM KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION Training to address the challenges of the food industry

Anna Mas EURECAT Business Developer – Nutrition & Health Speaker

2026-10-06 15:00 2026-10-06 15:50 Europe/Madrid Distribution forum

Knowledge is a business tool.

Presentations and training sessions organised by research centres and professional associations, the content of which provides visitors to the ‘distribution’ sales channel with tools for professional, technical and business development.

Innovation Room

Tue 6

15:00h - 15:50h Innovation Room Free access

15:30h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Sustainability and circular bioeconomy

Dairy: Functional Ingredients from Whey

Xavier Felipe IRTA Dairy technology researcher Moderator

David Pérez Kovalus Separation Solutions Process Department Speaker

Gerard Rosell Quota Vita CEO Speaker

2026-10-06 15:30 2026-10-06 16:00 Europe/Madrid Dairy: Functional Ingredients from Whey The session will explore technologies for the valorization of whey and its transformation into high-value functional ingredients. It will present solutions that enhance the sustainability of the dairy industry by reducing water and energy consumption, enabling the full utilization of whey, and creating new ingredients for food applications. Start up Corner

Tue 6

15:30h - 16:00h Start up Corner Free access

16:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Food Safety

Meat processing: efficiency, safety, quality and new processes

Israel Muñoz IRTA Researcher Moderator

Pere Moreno AKO R&D&I Department Speaker

Eudald Casas INNOVACC clúster català de la carn i la proteïna alternativa Manager Speaker

2026-10-06 16:00 2026-10-06 16:30 Europe/Madrid Meat processing: efficiency, safety, quality and new processes Round table on technologies and processes designed to improve efficiency, safety and quality in the meat industry. The session will explore new processing, control and industrial application approaches, as well as the challenges affecting adoption and scale-up. Start up Corner

Tue 6

16:00h - 16:30h Start up Corner Free access

16:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Ingredients

Ingredient functionalisation strategies

Grau Matas IRTA Innovation Technician Specialized in Product Development and Extrusion Moderator

Albert Ribas IRTA Researcher and Leader of the LUPIFERM Project Speaker

Egoitz Labaca Hosokawa Alpine Sales Manager Spain & Portugal Speaker

Bruno Scocozza Kult Farm CTO and co-founder Speaker

2026-10-06 16:00 2026-10-06 16:20 Europe/Madrid Ingredient functionalisation strategies Round table on solid-state fermentation and dry fractionation as processes to obtain or improve functional food ingredients. IRTA, Hosokawa Alpine and Kult Farm will share scientific, technological and industrial approaches from raw materials to innovative applications. Innovation Room

Tue 6

16:00h - 16:20h Innovation Room Free access

16:00h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech Sustainability and circular bioeconomy

What a zero-loss plant looks like, and what it takes to run one

Anna Ranki Collo (ColloidTek Oy) Commercial Lead, Dairy Speaker

Julia Vieira Collo (ColloidTek Oy) Commercial Lead, Food & Beverage Speaker

2026-10-06 16:00 2026-10-06 16:45 Europe/Madrid What a zero-loss plant looks like, and what it takes to run one

What a zero-loss dairy or beverage plant looks like, what has to be measured to get there, and what producers have recovered along the way.

Plants already know product goes to drain. Mass balance has been telling them for years. What has been missing is a way to see it happen.

Radio-frequency measurement changes that. Instead of inferring from time, volume, conductivity or turbidity, an RF sensor reads the liquid itself, inline and in real time, and reports what is in the pipe right now.

That is what makes Industrial AI possible on the liquid phase of a factory. Not better dashboards, but a direct measurement to act on, in milliseconds.

Speakers' Corner

Tue 6

16:00h - 16:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

16:30h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Ingredients

Wine: yeast biotechnology, from bioreactors to innovation in wines with identity

Imma Andorrà VITEC Wine microbiology researcher Moderator

Daniel Fernández VITEC Researcher in Wine Microbiology Speaker

Joan Asens Orto Vins / DO Montsant Winemaker and Viticulturist Speaker

Eloi Montcada INNOVI Manager Speaker

2026-10-06 16:30 2026-10-06 17:00 Europe/Madrid Wine: yeast biotechnology, from bioreactors to innovation in wines with identity Session on yeast biotechnology applied to the wine sector. It will address yeast selection and its role in current challenges such as wine differentiation, climate change adaptation and the development of new fermentation strategies.

During the session, a brief informal wine tasting will take place.

Start up Corner

Tue 6

16:30h - 17:00h Start up Corner Free access

16:30h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech Food Safety

Latest Developments in Emerging Food Safety Risks

Cristina Garrido Centro Nacional de Tecnología y Seguridad Alimentaria (CNTA) Food Safety and Training Manager Speaker

2026-10-06 16:30 2026-10-06 16:50 Europe/Madrid Latest Developments in Emerging Food Safety Risks In an increasingly complex and rapidly changing environment, understanding emerging food safety risks has become a key tool for business decision-making. During this presentation, Cristina Garrido will examine the main factors driving the emergence of new risks and will present some of the most recently identified emerging risks, providing practical insights to help companies anticipate challenges and strengthen their prevention and risk management strategies. Innovation Room

Tue 6

16:30h - 16:50h Innovation Room Free access

17:00h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech Ingredients

BEYOND PLANT-BASED: New Sources, Technologies and Ingredients for the Food of the Future

Mariana Valverde AINIA Head of Food Industries Speaker

2026-10-06 17:00 2026-10-06 17:20 Europe/Madrid BEYOND PLANT-BASED: New Sources, Technologies and Ingredients for the Food of the Future This presentation explores the evolution of the plant-based sector and the opportunities offered by new ingredient sources and technologies for the food of the future. It addresses the main sensory, nutritional, technological and industrial challenges facing the industry, as well as solutions based on plant and microbial proteins, fermentation, and novel fat structuring approaches. Through examples and R&D&I projects, attendees will gain insight into strategies for developing healthier, more sustainable and competitive products by integrating ingredients, processes, scale-up, regulatory aspects and consumer acceptance. Innovation Room

Tue 6

17:00h - 17:20h Innovation Room Free access

17:00h

Awards ceremony | Alimentaria FoodTech

Awards ceremony of the FoodTech Emprende Awards, the FoodTech Innova Awards and Scientific Merit Awards

2026-10-06 17:00 2026-10-06 18:00 Europe/Madrid Awards ceremony of the FoodTech Emprende Awards, the FoodTech Innova Awards and Scientific Merit Awards . Speakers' Corner

Tue 6

17:00h - 18:00h Speakers' Corner Free access

Wed 07

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10:00h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech International Business

From Ingredient to Robot: Innovating for a Market in Transition

Beatriz Romanos FATE (Food&AgriTech Europe) Foodtech Specialist - VP Speaker

2026-10-07 10:00 2026-10-07 10:45 Europe/Madrid From Ingredient to Robot: Innovating for a Market in Transition Key insights and real-world cases of the most recent foodtech innovations in the context of the trends transforming the sector: next generation of healthy ingredients/foods, focus on longevity and women's health, the impact of the GLP-1 ecosystem, the ready-to-eat generation, resilience, and “antifragility”. Speakers' Corner

Wed 7

10:00h - 10:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

10:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech

Alternative protein: beyond the promise, into industry

Anna Carabús IRTA CiPA Sector Coordinator Moderator

Carlos Campillos The Good Food Institute Europe Public Affairs Manager, Spain Speaker

Lorena Salcedo Liquats Vegetals Transformational Innovation Manager Speaker

Iria Varela ODS Protein CEO and Founder Speaker

Natalia Berenguer VEGETALES Ambassador Speaker

2026-10-07 10:00 2026-10-07 10:30 Europe/Madrid Alternative protein: beyond the promise, into industry

What separates a promising technology from a solution industry can manufacture and the market can adopt? The panel will address functionality, cost, scale-up, regulation, consumer acceptance and collaboration with manufacturers. Research, sector organisations, industry and startups will compare what works, which barriers remain and which technologies can become competitive, sustainable foods.

Start up Corner

Wed 7

10:00h - 10:30h Start up Corner Free access

10:00h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech Ingredients

The Future of Packaging: Regulation, Sustainability and New Consumer Demands

Samanta Medina AECOC Circular Economy Manager Speaker

2026-10-07 10:00 2026-10-07 10:20 Europe/Madrid The Future of Packaging: Regulation, Sustainability and New Consumer Demands

As consumers become increasingly informed and the obligations of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) come into force, packaging has become a key factor in meeting new market expectations, sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.

How are consumers’ purchasing and consumption habits being affected? What obligations actually apply and how has the regulatory framework evolved (EPR, declaration of conformity, etc.)? What criteria should be considered (eco-design, labelling, etc.)? How should companies adapt? What initiatives and areas of work are being promoted across the sector?

Innovation Room

Wed 7

10:00h - 10:20h Innovation Room Free access

10:30h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech Digitalization

How ERP and MES Systems, AI, and Robotics Are Driving Progress in the Food Industry

Eric Delsams CSB-SYSTEM Sales Consultant Speaker

2026-10-07 10:30 2026-10-07 10:50 Europe/Madrid How ERP and MES Systems, AI, and Robotics Are Driving Progress in the Food Industry Digitalisation is transforming the food industry through technologies that make production more efficient, intelligent and safe. This presentation will address the integration of ERP and MES systems to connect processes and eliminate information silos, real-world use cases of Artificial Intelligence in companies within the sector, end-to-end traceability from raw materials to the final product, and the key factors for ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. It will also analyse the integration of automation, robotics and AI as drivers of competitiveness, efficiency and innovation. Innovation Room

Wed 7

10:30h - 10:50h Innovation Room Free access

10:30h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech

Technology meets industry: pilots and public policy to accelerate adoption

Eduardo Cotillas FIAB RDI Director Speaker

Víctor Herrero IRTA Executive Coordinator of X_AgriTech Moderator

Glòria Cugat Generalitat de Catalunya (DARPA) Deputy Director-General for Agrifood Transfer and Innovation Speaker

Joan Solé Cyanoterra Biotech Founder and CEO Speaker

2026-10-07 10:30 2026-10-07 11:00 Europe/Madrid Technology meets industry: pilots and public policy to accelerate adoption

Technology creates no impact until someone can test, validate and adopt it. The session will explore how technology transfer, pilot plants, validation environments and public policy can close the gap between science, entrepreneurship and industry. Research, government, industry and an innovative company will identify mechanisms that accelerate the journey from knowledge to an applied solution.

Start up Corner

Wed 7

10:30h - 11:00h Start up Corner Free access

11:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech

Who funds the leap? Capital, grants and co-investment to scale foodtech

Jaime de Antonio Ship2B Ventures Investment Director Speaker

Rocío Flores ACCIÓ Startup Growth Team Manager Speaker

Pep Bentulà IRTA International Projects Lead Moderator

Ricardo Nadal theFoodTechLab (TFTL) Founder & Managing Partner Speaker

2026-10-07 11:00 2026-10-07 11:30 Europe/Madrid Who funds the leap? Capital, grants and co-investment to scale foodtech

Scaling food technology requires the right combination of private capital, impact investment, public grants and co-investment. The panel will examine what makes an R&D-intensive foodtech project fundable, which milestones reduce risk and how to demonstrate industrial validation and market potential. Investors, public agencies, accelerators and technology-transfer experts will share tools and criteria for moving from prototype to a scalable solution.

Start up Corner

Wed 7

11:00h - 11:30h Start up Corner Free access

11:00h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech Food Safety

LAE® for the Control of Listeria monocytogenes: Microbiological Safety Throughout Shelf Life

Santiago Bascuas VEDEQSA R&D Technician specialized in LAE® Speaker

2026-10-07 11:00 2026-10-07 11:20 Europe/Madrid LAE® for the Control of Listeria monocytogenes: Microbiological Safety Throughout Shelf Life This session will analyze the mechanism of action and regulatory framework of LAE® (Lauric Arginate Ester) as a key solution against Listeria monocytogenes, to guarantee microbiological safety without altering the organoleptic properties of food, optimizing protection, and extending shelf life. Innovation Room

Wed 7

11:00h - 11:20h Innovation Room Free access

11:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Food Safety

Food Packaging Roadmap 2026–2030: Innovation Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Schedule

11:00h - 11:45h

Reuse 2030: New Food Packaging Models

Jose María Carrasco Cartonplast Cartonplast Iberia CEO Speaker

Laura Sanz IMPLICA General Director Speaker

Pablo Mariñas ECOPHIR General Director Speaker

Victor Borrás KNAUFF INDUSTRIES COO Spain Speaker

Belén García PACKNET General Manager Moderator

12:00h - 12:45h

Recycling-Ready Food Packaging: Available Technologies

José Fernández Grupo Lantero R&D Manager Speaker

Germán Casado ECOEMBES Director of Institutional Relations Speaker

Belén García PACKNET General Manager Moderator

Adelaida Prieto ITENE Head of Technology Strategy and R&D Speaker

2026-10-07 11:00 2026-10-07 12:45 Europe/Madrid Food Packaging Roadmap 2026–2030: Innovation Strategies for Competitive Advantage Food Packaging Roadmap 2026-2030: Innovation strategies driving competitive advantage. How the transition to a circular economy and new regulations unlock business opportunities for the food industry. Speakers' Corner

Wed 7

11:00h - 12:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

11:30h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech

Foodtech 2026: less hype, more industry. Which technologies will survive the new cycle?

Jess Padilla IRTA Open Innovation & Startup Ecosystem Moderator

Juan Requena KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub Director of Open Innovation & Venture Speaker

Itziar Ortega CNTA Head of Open Innovation and Ecosystems Speaker

Miguel Ángel Cubero FATE (Food&AgriTech Europe) Managing Director Speaker

2026-10-07 11:30 2026-10-07 12:00 Europe/Madrid Foodtech 2026: less hype, more industry. Which technologies will survive the new cycle?

With more selective investment and greater pressure to deliver results, foodtech is entering a new phase. The panel will examine which technologies can demonstrate industrial value, scale and solve real food-chain challenges. It will discuss transfer, pilots, corporate adoption, regulation and business models to identify the signals that separate a passing trend from a solution capable of consolidating and competing.

Start up Corner

Wed 7

11:30h - 12:00h Start up Corner Free access

11:30h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech

Who Will Shape the Future of Pet Food?

Marta Onrubia Hiperbaric HPP Business Sales Manager Speaker

Imma Borràs Interempresas Media Commercial Director of the Food Division Moderator

Juan Carlos María Handtmann Iberia Project Manager Speaker

Eva Duran Durania Group CEO Speaker

2026-10-07 11:30 2026-10-07 12:15 Europe/Madrid Who Will Shape the Future of Pet Food?

Challenges, Technology, and Competitiveness in an Industry Undergoing Major Transformation.

Innovation Room

Wed 7

11:30h - 12:15h Innovation Room Free access

12:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech

Corporate meets startup: turning a partnership into real innovation

Adriana Cantos IRTA Innovation and Business Development Moderator

Vanesa Martínez Grupo Carinsa President and CEO Speaker

Anaut Frantz Patterson Algaloop Founder and CEO Speaker

Natàlia Nicolau ACCIÓ Open Innovation Manager in the Agri-Food Sector Speaker

2026-10-07 12:00 2026-10-07 12:30 Europe/Madrid Corporate meets startup: turning a partnership into real innovation

A corporate-startup collaboration can remain an isolated test or become a solution with real impact. The panel will cover challenge definition, startup selection, pilot design, governance, intellectual property, metrics and continuity. Carinsa and Algaloop will share a real case, alongside IRTA and ACCIÓ, to show what reduces friction and turns an initial test into a lasting innovation partnership.

Start up Corner

Wed 7

12:00h - 12:30h Start up Corner Free access

12:30h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech

Scaling without drowning in CAPEX

Laia Piñol IRTA Head of the Projects and Contracts Office Moderator

Bosco Emparanza MOA Foodtech CEO and Founder Speaker

Sergio Ramos Térvalis R&D Director Speaker

2026-10-07 12:30 2026-10-07 13:00 Europe/Madrid Scaling without drowning in CAPEX

Scaling does not always mean building a factory. The session will compare pilot plants, contract manufacturing, shared infrastructure and industrial partnerships to move from formulation or prototype to validated production without tying up capital too early. IRTA, MOA Foodtech and Térvalis will discuss cost, quality, regulation, intellectual property and how to decide when to pilot, outsource, partner or invest.

Start up Corner

Wed 7

12:30h - 13:00h Start up Corner Free access

12:30h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech International Business

The impact of the gropolitical situation on international trade: risks and recommendations

Irene Guardiola Guardiola Lawyers Managing Partner Speaker

2026-10-07 12:30 2026-10-07 13:15 Europe/Madrid The impact of the gropolitical situation on international trade: risks and recommendations The conference will address the impact of the current geopolitical situation on international trade, analysing the main risks and challenges affecting import and export operations. Topics such as international conflicts, trade sanctions and restrictions, increasing protectionism, changes to customs regulations and new environmental requirements will be discussed. Recommendations and measures aimed at ensuring adequate planning of operations and minimising the risks associated with international business activities will also be presented. Innovation Room

Wed 7

12:30h - 13:15h Innovation Room Free access

13:00h

Awards ceremony | Alimentaria FoodTech

Vermouth + Wavemaker Spain – EIT Water Awards Ceremony

2026-10-07 13:00 2026-10-07 13:30 Europe/Madrid Vermouth + Wavemaker Spain – EIT Water Awards Ceremony

As part of EIT Water, the WAVEMAKER Business Creation Award Spain 2026 awards ceremony will be held, recognizing the selected projects for their potential to deliver innovative solutions to water-related challenges.

The event will take place on 7 October at 1:00 p.m. at Alimentaria FoodTech, in the Start-up Corner, in an informal format combining a vermouth reception and an awards ceremony.

Start up Corner

Wed 7

13:00h - 13:30h Start up Corner Free access

13:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Ingredients

The future of the ‘alternative’ ingredients – challenges and opportunities

Isabel Fernández IRTA Specialist Researcher Moderator

Marc Coloma Heura Foods CEO Speaker

Daniel Mandado Elian Barcelona Plant Director Speaker

2026-10-07 13:00 2026-10-07 13:45 Europe/Madrid The future of the ‘alternative’ ingredients – challenges and opportunities The session will focus on the challenges and opportunities of alternative protein ingredients, with a plant-based focus, from the perspectives of industry, plant protein suppliers and scientific research. It will address technical quality (flavor, aftertaste, texture and nutritional parity), the supply chain, costs and sustainability, as well as innovation in novel protein sources, precision fermentation, fibers and clean label. It will also discuss consumer acceptance, regulation and claims, market positioning, and R&D collaboration opportunities between industry and research centres / academia. Speakers' Corner

Wed 7

13:00h - 13:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

13:30h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech International Business

Exporting without sacrificing margin: customs, tariffs and logistics as part of your commercial strategy

Antonio Durán Krom Global Logistics Managing Director Speaker

2026-10-07 13:30 2026-10-07 13:50 Europe/Madrid Exporting without sacrificing margin: customs, tariffs and logistics as part of your commercial strategy Successful exporting starts long before the shipment moves. This session explores how customs, tariff and logistics strategy can protect margins and prevent costly mistakes. Through real cases, we will look at labelling, origin, tariff preferences, import requirements, landed cost and logistics design, with practical lessons for companies looking to grow in international markets. Innovation Room

Wed 7

13:30h - 13:50h Innovation Room Free access

14:00h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech Ingredients

Fiber and Beyond: The Ingredients Redefining Food and Beverage

Brenda Sosa Innova Market Insights Account Manager Speaker

2026-10-07 14:00 2026-10-07 14:45 Europe/Madrid Fiber and Beyond: The Ingredients Redefining Food and Beverage

Fibre is experiencing a landmark moment. Driven by viral trends such as fibermaxxing and growing interest in gut health, it has become the most recognized nutrient among European consumers: 92% know it is important and 71% pay attention to their intake. Even so, most consumers do not know how much fibre they actually consume.

In this session, Innova Market Insights combines consumer and product launch data from across Europe to explain how the market is evolving. We will explore why gut health is increasingly seen as a benefit for the whole body and how fibre is expanding into categories such as sports nutrition and soft drinks. We will also examine the fastest-growing ingredients, including tapioca, beet and soy fibre, and what leading brands and retailers are doing in this space.

A session for brands and ingredient suppliers looking for the next growth opportunities in fibre, prebiotics and digestive health.

Speakers' Corner

Wed 7

14:00h - 14:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

14:30h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech International Business Ingredients

TASTENRICH® NATURAL SOLUTION SALT REDUCTION AND UMAMI ENHANCER

JP YUNG CJ Europe GmbH Specialty Sales & Marketing Team Lead Speaker

Elisabet Ortin QUIMIDROGA,SA Responsible of development Speaker

Okin Jo CJ Europe GmbH Senior Sales Strategy Analyst, Specialty Sales & Marketing – Taste & Nutrition Speaker

2026-10-07 14:30 2026-10-07 14:50 Europe/Madrid TASTENRICH® NATURAL SOLUTION SALT REDUCTION AND UMAMI ENHANCER

The TASTENRICH® product range offers a natural solution for:

-Reducing salt without compromising product flavor

-Achieving a clean umami taste

-Replacing phosphates in meat products

-Masking properties in vegan products

Innovation Room

Wed 7

14:30h - 14:50h Innovation Room Free access

15:00h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech

Startup Pitching

2026-10-07 15:00 2026-10-07 17:30 Europe/Madrid Startup Pitching

Startup Pitch Sessions

Start up Corner

Wed 7

15:00h - 17:30h Start up Corner Free access

15:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech

From Ideation to Market: How to Turn Food Innovation into an Industrial Business

Carmen Ovejero FI GROUP by EPSA Head of the agri-food and bioeconomy unit Speaker

Rubén Hidalgo CAPSA FOOD Director of Impact Investing Speaker

Mariano Oto NUCAPS CEO Speaker

Eduardo Cotillas FIAB RDI Director Speaker

Joan Sansaloni ACCIÓ Team Leader, Industrial and Intellectual Property Speaker

2026-10-07 15:00 2026-10-07 15:45 Europe/Madrid From Ideation to Market: How to Turn Food Innovation into an Industrial Business This panel discussion will explore, from the perspective of industry and experts in intellectual property and innovation, the key decisions that determine the success of a FoodTech project: technology and market validation, intellectual asset protection, industrial scale-up, funding, and collaboration with corporates. Through practical discussion and real-world case studies, attendees will gain insights into what it takes to turn technology into business. Speakers' Corner

Wed 7

15:00h - 15:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

15:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Digitalization

From Production Line to Data: Robotics, Physical AI and Digitalisation in the Food Industry

Alfonso Muñoz AER Automation Business Developer Moderator

Víctor Murlans ifm Product Sales Manager Speaker

Pablo Martínez Keyland SdG Sales Director Speaker

Ángel Cristóbal Lázaro GMV Head of Automation and Robotics for Industry Speaker

2026-10-07 15:00 2026-10-07 15:20 Europe/Madrid From Production Line to Data: Robotics, Physical AI and Digitalisation in the Food Industry The food industry needs to produce with greater flexibility, efficiency and traceability. In this round table, organised and moderated by AER Automation, experts from ifm, Keyland and GMV discuss how robotics, physical AI and digitalisation are transforming production plants: smart sensors and IO-Link, MES and production planning systems, mobile robotics and its return on investment, and their impact on energy efficiency and sustainability. A practical conversation on where to start digitalising and how technology will evolve over the coming years. Innovation Room

Wed 7

15:00h - 15:20h Innovation Room Free access

15:30h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech Food Safety

The Role of EHEDG in Hygienic Engineering and Design for the Food and Beverage Industry

Andrés Pascual EHEDG SPAIN & AINIA EHEDG Spain Chair and Innovation Director at AINIA Speaker

2026-10-07 15:30 2026-10-07 15:50 Europe/Madrid The Role of EHEDG in Hygienic Engineering and Design for the Food and Beverage Industry The presentation will address the role of EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group) as an international reference in the development and application of hygienic engineering and design criteria in the food and beverage industry. It will explain how its guidelines, design criteria and certification schemes help translate hygiene and food safety principles into the practical design of equipment and facilities. Innovation Room

Wed 7

15:30h - 15:50h Innovation Room Free access

16:00h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech International Business

Do We Need More Foodtech Accelerators?

Juan Ignacio Zaffora Innovation and Entrepreneurship Consultant Speaker

2026-10-07 16:00 2026-10-07 16:20 Europe/Madrid Do We Need More Foodtech Accelerators? Europe has built more than 200 foodtech accelerators and incubators in the last decade, yet investment has stalled and few startups scale to industrial impact. This keynote doesn't call for fewer accelerators: it calls for less duplication, more specialization, and better-connected infrastructure between innovation and the industrial scale-up it requires (pilot plants, TRL 6-9, manufacturing). Drawing on verified data from EIT Food, DigitalFoodLab, AZTI, IRTA and AINIA, and real cases from Spanish startups, Juan proposes where the next euro should go if the real goal is getting food innovation to market. Innovation Room

Wed 7

16:00h - 16:20h Innovation Room Free access

16:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Food Safety

If No One Knows About It, What’s the Point? The Challenge of Communicating Food Safety.

Celia López C de Comunicación Editorial Board Member at Cárnica Moderator

Míriam Pérez C de Comunicación Director of the Meat Industry Division Moderator

Laura García bioMérieux Iberia Business development manager de Augmented Diagnostics Speaker

Marta Onrubia Hiperbaric HPP Business Sales Manager Speaker

Guillem Villena Fuchs Lubricantes Business Manager Food & Beverages Speaker

Luís Riera SAIA - Consultoría en Seguridad Alimentaria Director Speaker

Beatriz Montero Cárnica - C de Comunicación Director of Communications and Advertising Moderator

2026-10-07 16:00 2026-10-07 16:45 Europe/Madrid If No One Knows About It, What’s the Point? The Challenge of Communicating Food Safety. Behind every safe food product, there are people, knowledge and companies working every day to ensure food safety, even though much of this effort remains invisible. Through personal stories and success stories, we will explore the essential role of food safety companies in the meat industry and how they communicate their work both to their clients and to their own teams. Speakers' Corner

Wed 7

16:00h - 16:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

16:30h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech

Bakery and Pastry: New Challenges, New Technological Solutions

Vanesa Martínez Grupo Carinsa President and CEO Speaker

Marta Sebastià FORMEX MAQUINARIA CEO Speaker

Jordi Montamat SERMONT General Director Speaker

Carmina Castellà Director Speaker

2026-10-07 16:30 2026-10-07 17:00 Europe/Madrid Bakery and Pastry: New Challenges, New Technological Solutions The bakery and pastry sector is undergoing a major transformation: consumer demands are changing, pressure on costs and productivity is increasing, there is a shortage of skilled workers, and new opportunities are emerging through automation, digitalisation, and artificial intelligence. Our aim is precisely to address this dialogue between the needs of the industry and the solutions that technology can provide. Innovation Room

Wed 7

16:30h - 17:00h Innovation Room Free access

17:00h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech International Business

The IT Recipe That Enabled a Leading Meat Manufacturer to Grow 5x Without Losing Control

Ricardo Roque Brainr Head of Product Marketing Speaker

2026-10-07 17:00 2026-10-07 17:45 Europe/Madrid The IT Recipe That Enabled a Leading Meat Manufacturer to Grow 5x Without Losing Control

Ricardo Roque will share the story behind BRAINR, from his years leading technology at Grupo Lusiaves as CEO to building a new operating model for food factories: the ERP runs the business, while a Factory Operating System runs the factory floor.

Ricardo Roque will explain the IT recipe that enabled Grupo Lusiaves to grow fivefold without losing control of the factory, and how that experience became the foundation for BRAINR, which since 2023 has managed more than €1.6 billion worth of meat production annually.

Speakers' Corner

Wed 7

17:00h - 17:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

Thu 08

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10:00h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech Sustainability and circular bioeconomy

From cost to opportunity: optimizing water, energy and resources in the food industry

Cristina Fernández Endress y Hauser, S.A.U Food and Beverage Industry Account Manager Speaker

Natalia Juan Endress y Hauser S.A.U Food and Beverage Industry Account Manager Speaker

2026-10-08 10:00 2026-10-08 10:45 Europe/Madrid From cost to opportunity: optimizing water, energy and resources in the food industry Sustainability is no longer a long-term goal but an immediate operational need. This session shows how to turn compliance into opportunity by optimizing water, energy and resource consumption in industrial plants. Through real cases, it explains how process monitoring helps identify inefficiencies and deliver measurable savings. Practical approaches will be covered in cleaning systems, auxiliary processes and inline analysis, along with circular economy strategies to transform waste into resources and improve profitability. Speakers' Corner

Thu 8

10:00h - 10:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

10:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Food Safety

Food Safety 2030: trends that will make a difference

Anna Jofré IRTA Researcher Moderator

Albert Vila Novonesis Business Manager Meat & Prepared Food - SW Europe Speaker

Klaus Kerner IDRO Managing Partner Speaker

2026-10-08 10:00 2026-10-08 10:30 Europe/Madrid Food Safety 2030: trends that will make a difference Conversation on current and future food safety trends, focusing on high pressure and bioprotective cultures. The session will examine their use in production processes and increasingly preventive, science-based microbiological safety systems, while considering demand for safe, natural foods with fewer additives. Start up Corner

Thu 8

10:00h - 10:30h Start up Corner Free access

10:00h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech Ingredients

OKARA presentation

Pau Marquès Disproquima S.A.U Sweet Technical & Supplier Business Manager Speaker

2026-10-08 10:00 2026-10-08 10:15 Europe/Madrid OKARA presentation OKARA is a food ingredient obtained from soya pulp produced during the manufacture of soya drinks and tofu. This by-product, which has traditionally been under-utilised, undergoes dehydration and grinding processes. OKARA offers an exceptional nutritional profile, highlighting 50,6% of fibre and 35,7% of protein, as well as a very low carbohydrate content. Innovation Room

Thu 8

10:00h - 10:15h Innovation Room Free access

10:20h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech Ingredients

PRIMAFI presentation

Pau Marquès Disproquima S.A.U Sweet Technical & Supplier Business Manager Speaker

2026-10-08 10:20 2026-10-08 10:35 Europe/Madrid PRIMAFI presentation PrimaFi Cocoa is an ultra-fine powder with a rich cocoa flavour, made from finely ground cocoa shells. Thanks to its high insoluble dietary fibre content, it is an alternative to cocoa powder that preserves the delicious flavour and deep aroma of authentic chocolate. It is a product of high nutritional value that is both sustainable and versatile. Its high fibre and protein content makes it an emerging ingredient for conscious and healthy eating. Innovation Room

Thu 8

10:20h - 10:35h Innovation Room Free access

10:30h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Food Safety

Food safety without shortcuts: from prerequisites to innovation

Sara Bover IRTA Head of Programme and Coordinator of the Food Industries Area Moderator

Andrés Pascual EHEDG SPAIN & AINIA EHEDG Spain Chair and Innovation Director at AINIA Speaker

Eva Tolosa Secretaria de Salut Pública. Agència de Salut Pública de Catalunya. Generalitat de Catalunya Head of the Food Surveillance, Food Control and Alert Management Service of the Deputy Directorate G Speaker

2026-10-08 10:30 2026-10-08 11:00 Europe/Madrid Food safety without shortcuts: from prerequisites to innovation The most innovative technologies can strengthen food safety, but they do not replace the fundamentals that make it possible. This session will focus on the essential pillars of prevention, from risk assessment and predictive microbiology to hygienic design and the role of official controls. It will examine how these prerequisites remain key to preventing contamination, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building safer, more robust and resilient food systems. Start up Corner

Thu 8

10:30h - 11:00h Start up Corner Free access

10:35h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech Ingredients

ProTaste Chicken Presentation

Héctor Borland Disproquima S.A.U. Product Manager Speaker

2026-10-08 10:35 2026-10-08 10:50 Europe/Madrid ProTaste Chicken Presentation ProTaste Chicken is a yeast extract designed to deliver an authentic chicken profile. It offers chicken notes with a pronounced umami effect, harmonizing the various culinary notes. Available in profiles of varying intensity, it allows the flavor to be tailored to applications such as snacks, soups and broths, ready meals, meat products, sauces, marinades, and plant-based alternatives. Innovation Room

Thu 8

10:35h - 10:50h Innovation Room Free access

11:00h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech

Smart Industry 4.0 Report Presentation

Javier de la Cuerda Structurit Managing Partner Speaker

Alex Salvador AER Automation Managing Director Speaker

Inmaculada Blázquez Observatorio de Industria y Tecnología President Speaker

2026-10-08 11:00 2026-10-08 11:45 Europe/Madrid Smart Industry 4.0 Report Presentation Presentation of the Smart Industry 4.0 Report, produced by the Industry and Technology Observatory for the past eight years and, in its most recent editions, developed in collaboration with Structurit, a consultancy specialized in Industry 4.0. Speakers' Corner

Thu 8

11:00h - 11:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

11:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Sustainability and circular bioeconomy

Reinventing packaging: new trends for a sustainable future

Elsa Lloret IRTA Innovation technician Moderator

Àlex Brossa Packaging Cluster Cluster Manager Speaker

Françoise de Valera Rose Pack2Earth Co-Founder and CEO Speaker

2026-10-08 11:00 2026-10-08 11:30 Europe/Madrid Reinventing packaging: new trends for a sustainable future

Food packaging is undergoing a profound transformation driven by sustainability, innovation and new regulatory requirements. In this roundtable, industry experts will discuss the key trends reshaping food packaging: new materials and sustainable solutions, barrier properties and product preservation, adaptation to the regulatory framework, and industrial scale-up challenges. An opportunity to explore the advances and challenges that will shape the future of food packaging.

Start up Corner

Thu 8

11:00h - 11:30h Start up Corner Free access

11:30h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Ingredients

Development of a new process for the production, separation and recovery of alternative proteins

Maribel Abadias IRTA Researcher Moderator

Jordi Vaquero CAPERVA Product Manager Speaker

2026-10-08 11:30 2026-10-08 12:00 Europe/Madrid Development of a new process for the production, separation and recovery of alternative proteins

Producing proteins and high-value ingredients from agri-food by-products offers a promising route towards more sustainable and circular food systems. Using the SOSPROT project as an example, the session will show how fermentation and downstream filtration processes can separate and recover biomass, produce new ingredients and integrate Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) strategies.

Start up Corner

Thu 8

11:30h - 12:00h Start up Corner Free access

12:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Sustainability and circular bioeconomy

Blue innovation: high-value foods from fish by-products

Brigitte Martinez IRTA Innovation technician Moderator

Gabriel Espelleta RADI Supervisory Board member Speaker

Robert Gironès Clúster Foodservice de Catalunya Project Manager Speaker

2026-10-08 12:00 2026-10-08 12:30 Europe/Madrid Blue innovation: high-value foods from fish by-products Session on the sustainable valorisation of fish by-products into high-value ingredients and foods. IRTA and RADI will discuss technologies, business opportunities and transfer challenges for turning underused marine resources into new solutions for the food industry. Start up Corner

Thu 8

12:00h - 12:30h Start up Corner Free access

12:00h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech International Business

New Opportunities for International Growth for Your Foodtech Company

Goran Bijelic TECNALIA International Business Development Speaker

2026-10-08 12:00 2026-10-08 12:20 Europe/Madrid New Opportunities for International Growth for Your Foodtech Company

TECNALIA invites you to an exclusive session to learn about BIO4 Campus, the ambitious project that is positioning Serbia as one of Europe’s future leaders in biotechnology, bioinformatics, healthcare, and advanced food technologies.

This event will take place during the Alimentaria Foodtech trade show, held October 6–8 in Barcelona, and details about the session will be announced shortly.

TECNALIA is leading the development of the R&D&I strategy for this new campus and, thanks to its established presence in Serbia for over 18 years, offers Spanish companies a direct pathway to explore business, collaboration, and innovation opportunities in this expanding market.

Why should you atten

Innovation Room

Thu 8

12:00h - 12:20h Innovation Room Free access

12:00h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech Sustainability and circular bioeconomy

Innova 2030 Plan: boosting innovation in the agri-food, forestry and rural sectors

Glòria Cugat Generalitat de Catalunya (DARPA) Deputy Director-General for Agrifood Transfer and Innovation Speaker

Schedule

12:00h - 12:45h

Driving an innovation ecosystem: the INNOVA 2030 Plan and the European PREMIERE project

Núria Montagut Departament d'Agricultura, Ramaderia, Pesca i Alimentació de la Generalitat de Catalunya. Head of the Agrifood Innovation Service. Subdictorate for Agri-food Knowledge Transfer and Innovatio Speaker

Albert Escolà Departament d'Agricultura, Ramaderia, Pesca i Alimentació de la Generalitat de Catalunya. Agrifood Innovation Service Technician Speaker

2026-10-08 12:00 2026-10-08 12:45 Europe/Madrid Innova 2030 Plan: boosting innovation in the agri-food, forestry and rural sectors The INNOVA 2030 Plan is the innovation strategy of the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food for Catalonia’s agri-food and forestry sectors and rural areas. It aims to strengthen the innovation system, foster cooperation among its actors, and enhance the impact of innovation, knowledge transfer and advisory services. The Department implements this strategy through a range of instruments and actions supporting innovation. Speakers' Corner

Thu 8

12:00h - 12:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

12:30h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech

Distribution forum

Schedule

12:50h - 13:20h

FROM KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION Training to address the challenges of the food industry

Carol Benedí EURECAT Business Development Manager – Food Industry Speaker

2026-10-08 12:30 2026-10-08 13:20 Europe/Madrid Distribution forum

Knowledge is a business tool.

Innovation Room

Thu 8

12:30h - 13:20h Innovation Room Free access

12:30h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech

IRTA conclusions: processes shaping food industry competitiveness towards 2030

Josep Usall IRTA CEO Speaker

2026-10-08 12:30 2026-10-08 13:00 Europe/Madrid IRTA conclusions: processes shaping food industry competitiveness towards 2030

Closing session of FOODTECH INNOVARENA 2026, bringing together the main lessons from the three-day programme and linking technology, validation and scale-up with the competitiveness challenges facing the food industry. Drawing on the cases presented, the session will summarise the key factors that can accelerate adoption of new processes and solutions towards 2030.

Start up Corner

Thu 8

12:30h - 13:00h Start up Corner Free access

13:00h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech Ingredients

How Silesia addresses Health & Wellness trends and related market challenges with flavour solutions?

Jofre Civit Silesia Sales Manager Speaker

2026-10-08 13:00 2026-10-08 13:45 Europe/Madrid How Silesia addresses Health & Wellness trends and related market challenges with flavour solutions?

Silesia will present how a medium-sized flavour house approaches the topics of Health & Wellness and the related regulatory challenges currently facing both the food and beverage industry.

The presentation would cover:

• Why Health & Wellness is an important topic for today’s consumers

• Current regulatory challenges, such as sugar reduction and the ban on smoke condensates in foods

• How these developments influence flavour creation and product development

• How Silesia supports customers through its technical expertise and regulatory know-how

Speakers' Corner

Thu 8

13:00h - 13:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

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