Open Pre-Registration for the 7th Postharvest Technology Course ? Citrus and Emerging Crops in the Mediterranean Region

Consumers demand higher-quality, more durable, healthier products with better presentation and easier consumption. Additionally, the industry seeks to reduce food loss, apply sustainable technologies, and make advancements in utilizing by-products. These are the challenges faced by the postharvest sector, demanding an increasing number of qualified professionals. The Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica y del Medio Natural (ETSIAMN), and Poscosecha.com are organizing the 7th Postharvest Technology Course – Citrus and Emerging Crops in the Mediterranean Region, scheduled from January 25th to March 8th, 2024, at the UPV. The course (in Spanish) aims to offer comprehensive and specialized training in storage technology, processing, packaging, and marketing of the most relevant crops in the Mediterranean area, such as citrus, persimmons, avocados, kiwi, pomegranates, stone fruit, berries, nuts, and vegetables, among others. The course is available in two modalities: in-person and online (streaming). The latter mode allows access to live classes and enables live comments. Additionally, course videos will be available throughout the duration for easier viewing. Moreover, this year, there will be an optional workshop on fruit and vegetable quality control protocols. Who is it for?The course is aimed at professionals in the sector, as well as students and graduates in Agricultural Engineering and related disciplines. In previous editions, more than 45 participants attended, including warehouse managers and technicians, supermarket buyers, representatives from technology supply companies, and final-year undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students. FacultyThe course features the presence of 40 prominent researchers and professors from UPV and other prestigious centers, along with experts from leading postharvest technology companies. Schedule and LocationClasses will be held on Thursdays and Fridays from 16:00 to 20:00, between January 25th and March 8th, 2024, at ETSIAMN, both in-person and via streaming. Scholarships and AidParticipants from Spanish companies may obtain public subsidies for their registration through the FUNDAE Foundation. Additionally, there are 15 scholarships available for UPV undergraduate, master's, or doctoral students. If interested, contact us via email at poscosecha@poscosecha.com or call us at +34 687 291 846. ProgramThe program comprises 40 theoretical classes and online materials, organized into three blocks: Block I. Fundamentals of postharvest technology Block II. Postharvest technology in Mediterranean region crops: citrus, persimmons, avocados, stone fruit, pomegranates, table grapes, vegetables, kiwi, etc. Block III. Fruit and vegetable processing technology Price250 € UPV students and staff 450 € general public Includes Certificate of Attendance and Achievement