Innovation Paths in the Cuneo Agri-industry
The Univerisity of Turin in Cuneo hosts an event dedicated to companies in the agrifood sector
The conference "Paths of innovation in the agro-industry" was held in Cuneo on March 12. The event was an opportunity to explore the new frontiers of innovation in the agri-food sector, starting from the results of the work of Spoke 7.
After the welcome and institutional greetings, a session of interventions followed on key topics such as:
- Robotics and agro-industry, with the design of a mobile robot for collecting and analyzing wine samples.
- Circular economy in the wine sector, with the presentation of a platform to promote sustainable practices.
- Communicating sustainability in food & drinks, to improve consumer perception
At the end of the meeting, a round table offered the opportunity to discuss opportunities for growth and inclusion in the Piedmont agro-industry. During the event, innovative studies were presented, dedicated to biomechanical nanosensors for surface safety, consumer perception of technologies to extend the shelf-life of meat and the use of agri-food by-products, such as the addition of hazelnut and apple extracts in meat burgers and the production of beer with apple waste.
