05/07/2014
The 60th edition of ICoMST, International Congress of Meat Science and Technology will take place between 17th and 22nd August at Conrad Resort & Casino Punta del Este, Maldonado. It is organized by the National Agricultural Research Institute (INIA), the National Meat Institute (INAC), the Technological Laboratory of Uruguay (LATU) and the Uruguayan Association of Animal Production (AUPA)
The Congress was launched at the Presidency of the Republic with the presence of the President of INIA, Eng. Álvaro Roel, of INAC, Dr. Alfredo Fratti, the Director of LATU Gabriel Murara, and of AUPA, Prof. Ali Saadoun.
ICOMST is an excellent opportunity to position the country, as participants from all over the world will attend to discuss the main international lines of action in meat science and technology.
The Congress has been declared of national interest by Presidency of the Republic, and by the Ministries of Industry, Energy and Mining; Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Tourism and Sports.
This is the first time the Congress will be held in Uruguay, with more than 500 attendees from 50 countries, 33 speakers of 15 nationalities -among which there are 20 Uruguayan renowned speakers- and 6 tours to get to know Uruguayan meat production.
ICoMST will approach scientific components such as innovations throughout the meat chain, relating commercial aspects and technological innovation, as well as marketing and brand position strategies.
Uruguay will be presented linking products and knowledge, highlighting the production process based on based on pastures and free-range animals, animal welfare, food security and food safety, and guarantees offered by Traceability.
The program includes subjects such as:
Past and future of meat, meat and sustainability, consumers’ preferences and perceptions in markets of special interest, meat safety, packaging and labeling, nutritional value and its effect on health, genetics and meat quality, etc.
Early-bird registration deadline: 31st May 2014.
Press accreditations as from 20th May 2014.
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