University of California

Postharvest Technology Center - UC Davis

Emerging Postharvest Technologies Workshop

March 14-15, 2013
Plant & Environmental Sciences (PES) Room 3001
UC Davis Campus
Emerging Postharvest Technologies Workshop Brochure (pdf)

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This exciting new workshop is supported by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources division (ANR), the UC Davis Postharvest Technology Center, and the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences. It will cover cutting-edge research technologies delivered by the world's leading experts.

Who Should Attend

To keep pace with ever-growing demands, California agriculture must remain profitable and competitive in a global market by efficiently using resources and controlling production costs. Cutting-edge information on current produce trends, such as nanotechnology, superfoods, improving automation and packaging, and more will be discussed.

Busy produce professionals from California and beyond will benefit from this interesting workshop, which will be presented in a shortened, interactive, and more convenient time format.

The goal of this workshop is to contribute to the increase of the relative competitiveness and productivity of the California industry by enhancing the quality of California agricultural products on a local, national and global basis.

Topics will include

Nanotechnology
Automation
Robotics in horticultural applications
Superfoods
Food Losses/Food Waste
Environmental Protection
Packaging and Films
Packaging processes to improve food safety and quality
Rapid analytical sensors
...and other exciting emerging technologies

See the complete agenda for this workshop.

Instructors

Denny Bilton, MAF Industries
Wyatt Brown, Horticulture and Crop Science, Cal Poly
Cristina Davis, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, UC Davis
Errol W. Hewett, Horticultural Sciences, Massey University, New Zealand
Jeff Leshuk, Sensitech
Luca Montanari, UNITEC S.p.A., Italy
Bart Nicolai, Flanders Centre of Postharvest Technology, Belgium
Bhimu Patil, Horticulture Sciences, Texas A&M
Todd Somers, Emerald Packaging, Inc.
Adam Valmoro, Purfresh
Keith Vorst, Industrial Technology, Cal Poly
Stavros G. Vougioukas, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, UC Davis
and other industry and Academic experts

Coordinator

Carlos Crisosto's extension and reseasrch activities encompass postharvest studies on fresh fruits and nuts with emphasis on the following crops: apricot, nectarine, peach, plum, kiwifruit, cherry, apple, Asian pear, persimmon, fresh fig, table grapes, almonds, walnuts, and pistachios.

The goal of his research program is to develop a better understanding of the orchard factors and postharvest factors that control fruit flavor and shelf life and to develop technology to overcome fruit industry problems and satisfy consumers.

For More Information

Technical Content:

Carlos H. Crisosto
Dept. of Plant Sciences, MS2
UC Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: 530-752-7549
Email: chcrisosto@ucdavis.edu

Registration Information:

Penny Stockdale
Postharvest Technology Center
Dept. of Plant Sciences, MS2
UC Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: 530-752-7672
Email: pastockdale@ucdavis.edu

Thanks to our Sponsors

Enrollment Information

Date and Time

Thursday and Friday, March 14 & 15, 2013, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the registration desk will open at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday.

Location

The course will be held in Plant and Environmental Sciences (PES) Building, Room 3001 on the UC Davis campus. For Davis travel and lodging information, visit: http://postharvest.ucdavis.edu/about/WelcomeDavis/

Enrollment Fee

$775 includes all instruction, course materials, field trips, coffee breaks, lunches and a networking reception. Your enrollment is requested no later than February 28, 2013.

If Your Plans Change

Refunds, less an $80 processing fee, will be granted if requested at least seven calendar days before the workshop begins. At that time you may discuss sending a substitute.

Parking

Campus daily parking permits are $7, and may be purchased at kiosks neaer the entrance of campus parking lots.

Enrolling is Easy!

By Mail: Complete the form on the workshop brochure, and send it wil your check to: Attn: Ms. Penny Stockdale, Postharvest Technology Center; Dept. Plant Sciences-MS2; UC Davis; One Shields Ave.; Davis, CA 95616

By Phone: Call (530) 752-7672. Please have your Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American express account number handy.

By Fax: Fax your completed enrollment form from the workshop brochure, along with your credit card information to (530) 754-4326.

On Line: Complete the online enrollment below.

This workshop is full, and a wait list has been started. Please contact Penny Stockdale pastockdale@ucdavis.edu for more information.