Already available the data for the VIII Course on postharvest technology and minimally processed in Cartagena, Spain

From the 3 to April 9, 2014, the Postharvest and Refrigeration Group (GPR) of the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT) in Spain, will take place the VIII International Course on Postharvest Technology and Minimally Processing of vegetables and fruits, “VIII Curso Internacional de Tecnología Postcosecha y Procesado Mínimo Hortofrutícola”. The course will be taught by outstanding professors and researchers from universities and research centers in Latin America, Universities of USA, France and Italy, as well as relevant technical directors of private companies. It is aimed to training technicians working for private companies, advanced students, update the knowledge of professionals, technicians and researchers, ... both in Europe, Latin America, and other areas of the world. The course is mainly in Spanish language.   In previous editions we had an average of 80 students respectively over 20 nationalities and many companies, as seen in our web site, which also includes all the relevant information. The Course this a good opportunity to acquire, enhance and update knowledge about the metabolism, physiology and optimizing the handling of whole and minimally processed or fresh cut produce, storage and transport , as well as the aspects related to quality and food security. For companies manufacturers of postharvest technology and materials, please ask for SPONSORHSIP OPPORTUNITIES. One of the pictures show the present sponsors. The Course Brochure is available on the pdf below. For more information and pre-registration, visit the website HERE Hoping to see you in Cartagena , receives a warm welcome from the direction of the course. Prof. Dr. Francisco Arts Calero Dr. Perla Gómez Di Marco Dr. Francisco Arts Hernandez Postharvest and Refrigeration Group (GPR) ETS Agricultural Engineering . Polytechnic University of Cartagena Paseo Alfonso XIII , 48-30203 . Cartagena. Murcia. Spain gpostref@upct.es www.upct.es/gpostref/