10th International Course on Postharvest Technology and Minimal Processing of Fruit and Vegetables

We are glad to announce that from 15th to 21st of June 2016, the Postharvest and Refrigeration Group (GPR) of the Universidad Politecnica de Cartagena (Spain) will offer the 10th International Course on Postharvest Technology and Minimal Processing of Fruit and Vegetables. Directors and relevant technicians coming from companies of this sector as well as Professors and researchers from leading Universities and Research Centers, of Iberoamerica, USA, France and Italy will contribute as lecturers. The Course includes dissertations, technical tours and practical demonstrations. It is focused on the formation of professionals, technicians and researchers from companies as well as on undergraduate, master and postgraduated students.In previous editions, an average of 80 students from more than 20 countries and many companies have attended the Course. The official language of the Course is Spanish.It will be a very good opportunity to gain insight and knowledge about metabolism, physiology and handling optimization of whole and fresh-cut products, packaging, storage, transport and food quality and safety.For additional information about the Course, please visit http://www.upct.es/gpostref/After the Course, and by the first time in Spain, you will have the opportunity to participate in the VIII International Postharvest Symposium (21-24 June). This worldwide ISHS Conference, held every 4 years, will be an exceptional occasion to increase your insights with the most modern knowledge offered by leading experts in postharvest, analyzing technological developments and latest scientific advances and future prospects of the sector.For information about the Symposium, please click here: www.postharvest2016.orgLooking forward seeing you in Cartagena, Spain. OrganizersProf. Dr. Francisco Artes Calero (Chair of the Course)Dr. Perla Gomez Di Marco (Co-Chair of the Course)Dr. Francisco Artes Hernandez (Co-Chair of the Course)Postharvest & Refrigeration Group (GPR)Universidad Politécnica de CartagenaPaseo Alfonso XIII, 48. 30203 Cartagena. Murcia. SPAINgpostref@upct.es      www.upct.es/gpostref/