On 20 October, a free training event will be held focusing on the main challenges facing the meat industry, with particular attention to the circular economy, innovation, sustainability, new regulatory requirements and professional qualifications.
The initiative is promoted by the Sectoral Joint Committees (CPS) for the Meat Industry and Poultry and Rabbit Slaughterhouses, which include business organisations, among them ANICE, and the main trade union organisations.
The meeting, which follows on from a previous event, aims to encourage the exchange of knowledge and experience between the business, scientific and training sectors, as well as to identify solutions to address the current and future challenges facing the meat industry.
Sustainability, circular economy and new regulatory requirements
The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a presentation on the role of the Sectoral Joint Committees and their importance in promoting training and professional development within the industry.
Several specialists will then address strategic issues for the sector. Leticia Mora, from IATA-CSIC, will analyse sustainability in the meat industry, while Laura Ramos Gómez, from Ecoembes, will focus on packaging and the implications of the new regulations.
Meanwhile, Justo Javier Pedroche, from the Institute of Fat in Seville, will discuss the role of proteins, sustainability and the professional skills needed to meet new challenges. Ana C. Barroeta, from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and SNiBA, will address sustainability from the beginning of the production process.
The morning programme will also include a round table discussion on training for sustainability, with the participation of representatives from CCOO Industria, UGT and business organisations.
In addition, Juan Jesús Martín Chamoso, from the Salamanca Employment Training Centre, will explain the role of the National Reference Centres (CRN) as a link between the needs of companies and vocational training.
Innovation and training to move towards sustainable food systems
The afternoon session, which will begin at 3:30 p.m., will focus on innovation and the environmental impact of food production.
Carlos Garcés Narro, from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, will address the relationship between innovation and sustainability in food production. This will be followed by Fernando Estellés, from the same university, who will analyse the environmental impacts associated with livestock farming.
The event will conclude with a presentation by Cristina Arroqui Vidaurreta, from the Public University of Navarre, who will explore the importance of training in facilitating the transition towards more sustainable food systems.
This meeting highlights the importance of collaboration between companies, research centres, universities and social partners in driving the transformation of the meat industry, strengthening its competitiveness and adapting professional skills to the sector’s new needs.
Free registration
The event is free of charge and is aimed at professionals, companies and organisations linked to the meat industry, as well as anyone interested in sustainability, innovation and sector-specific training.
Date: 20 October 2026
Start time: 10:00 a.m.
Registration: Free
Further information and registration: https://jornadasfundae.com/event/jornada-de-industrias-carnicas-y-matadero-de-aves-y-conejos/#inscripcion
Source: Eurocarne / Meat Industry and Poultry and Rabbit Slaughterhouses Event.
