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  • BARCELONA BIOFILM SUMMIT

    The Barcelona Biofilm Summit by Alimentaria FoodTech is a specialized congress aimed at exploring and providing an updated perspective on the challenges posed by the presence of biofilms in food and beverage production plants, as well as the strategies for controlling and managing the associated risks.

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    WHAT ARE BIOFILMS?

    Biofilms are clusters of microorganisms adhering to food production surfaces. This global issue impacts industries involved in the production of food and beverages. Biofilms can be a source of contamination by pathogenic microorganisms, posing a risk to consumer health.
    Biofilms are very difficult to detect and eliminate due to their high resistance to conventional cleaning and disinfection procedures. As a major source of contamination, they can lower the quality and shorten the shelf life of food products. Beyond the economic impact related to production batch losses, returns, and complaints, the presence of biofilms in processing environments can significantly impact food safety and lead to a loss of trust from customers and consumers.

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    BBS 2023 PROGRAM

    Welcome and registration

    Inaugural session. Introduction.
    Dr. Anna Jofré Fradera (Moderator)

    IRTA, España

    The issue of contamination in processing environments from the perspective of health inspection
    Mr. Jesús Alberto Chaves Sánchez
    Junta de Andalucía, Spain
    Removal and control of biofilms and resistant microorganisms on surfaces using enzymatic detergents and plant extracts
    Dr. José Juan Rodríguez Jerez
    Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain

    Coffee Break

    Do you count or sequence? The added value of next-generation sequencing for improving food quality and safety.
    Ms. Belén Martin
    IRTA, España
    Challenges in microbiological control of molds in plants
    Ms. Laura Pariente Bergaz
    Grupo Bimbo, EMEA
    Regulatory update on improving (pre-)enrichment in ISO 11290 and rapid methods
    Ms. Nathalie Gnanou Besse
    ANSES, France

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    BBS 2023 SPEAKERS

    Dr. Anna Jofré Fradera
    Researcher in the Food Functionality and Safety Program
    Mr. Jesús Alberto Chaves Sánchez
    Head of Food Safety Service
    Dr. José Juan Rodríguez Jerez
    Professor and expert in Food Safety
    Ms. Belén Martin
    Researcher in the Food Functionality and Safety Program
    Ms. Laura Pariente Bergaz
    Total Quality Director EMEA
    Ms. Nathalie Gnanou Besse
    Researcher in the Salmonella and Listeria Unit
    Mr. Martirià Latorre
    Deputy General Director of Food