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    Sun 19
    17:00h
    Awards ceremony | .

    Awards ceremony of the FoodTech Emprende Award and the FoodTech Innova Award

    2026-10-06 17:00 2026-10-06 18:00 Europe/Madrid Awards ceremony of the FoodTech Emprende Award and the FoodTech Innova Award . Speakers' Corner
    Tue 6
    17:00h - 18:00h Speakers' Corner Free access
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    12:00h
    Presentation | . Ingredients

    Global Ingredient Trends: Consumer Drivers & Market Opportunities

    Enric Tardio Capdevila
    Enric Tardio Capdevila Innova Market Insights Business Development Manager Speaker

    2026-10-06 12:00 2026-10-06 12:45 Europe/Madrid Global Ingredient Trends: Consumer Drivers & Market Opportunities 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
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    14:00h
    Talk | . Food Safety

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

    Yolanda Torres
    Yolanda Torres Kersia Applied Microbiology Specialist 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
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    10:30h
    Talk | . Food Safety

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

    Xavier Pera
    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
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    12:00h
    Round table | .

    Recycling-Ready Food Packaging: Available Technologies

    2026-10-06 12:00 2026-10-06 12:45 Europe/Madrid Recycling-Ready Food Packaging: Available Technologies . Speakers' Corner
    Tue 6
    12:00h - 12:45h Speakers' Corner Free access
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    11:00h
    Round table | . Food Safety

    Food Technology: How to bring innovation closer to the consumer?From the systems approach of the Triptolemos Foundation

    Yvonne Colomer
    Yvonne Colomer Fundación Triptolemos Executive Director Speaker
    Richard Petro
    Richard Petro ELIAN Commercial Director Speaker

    2026-10-06 11:00 2026-10-06 11:45 Europe/Madrid Food Technology: How to bring innovation closer to the consumer?From the systems approach of the Triptolemos Foundation In a context of profound technological, environmental, and social transformation, the food system faces the challenge of bringing innovation to society as a whole and generating real value for the consumer. The changes we are witnessing in food systems are not temporary. Climate change, the energy transition, geopolitical uncertainty, pressure on resources, and rapid technological change are radically transforming how food is produced, distributed, and consumed. The panel, moderated by the Triptolemos Foundation, will feature experts from various disciplines. Speakers' Corner
    Tue 6
    11:00h - 11:45h Speakers' Corner Free access
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    13:00h
    Presentation | . Digitalization

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

    Rafael Merino
    Rafael Merino Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) Professor, Department of Sociology Speaker
    Hannah Valério
    Hannah Valério IMANcorp FOUNDATION Social Researcher Speaker
    Esteve Espuña
    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
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