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There has also been the chair in 'Innovation in the processing industry of fruits and vegetables'
The Catholic University of Murcia, the Picky-picky Corporate Freshko group and the company presented this morning a double project made by new professorships 'Innovation in the processing industry of fruits and vegetables' and 'Picky-picky: gastronomic innovation'.
Thus, the UCAM offered the first chair in restoration of the Region of Murcia.
With this collaboration, research projects will be developed in the field of culinary innovation and restaurant management, making use of the premises on which it counts in Murcia Picky-picky Corporate group for students of the UCAM have the means and the right environment for the proper development of the project.
Meanwhile, the chair of Freshko conduct research projects in the field of processing industry of fruits and vegetables.
From which it is intended to respond to a series of industry-specific needs, and promote scientific development.
The event was attended by the president of the UCAM, José Luis Mendoza;
Freshko CEO and Picky-picky, Pablo García;
the Dean of grades in Gastronomy, Human Nutrition and Science and Food Technology of the University, José María Cayuela;
and Vice President for Research, Estrella Nunez.
José María Cayuela has said that the creation of these chairs are a great benefit for students, "these may be places of practice, both nationally and internationally, with partner companies Freshko, allowing lead the student to reality what is developing today in the processing industry of fruits and vegetables. "
As for the chair of Picky-picky, focused on gastronomy and restoration "allows students to have not only practices in the restaurants of the group, but also develop innovative gastronomic projects in their facilities," said the Dean.
Both agreements include the creation of a system of financial allocations to reward excellence in work End of Grade and End of Master students of the University, as well as the possibility of internships both in Spain and abroad as discussed Estrella Núñez " this is a new step forward in the area of ​​nutrition and gastronomy, because with these chairs will be created research awards, encouraging students to work in this area ".
Meanwhile, Pablo Garcia explained that "since our company we are looking to grow and there is no better place than the UCAM for it, since it is the future professionals in different fields."
The CEO of Freshko and Picky-picky commented that "we have collaborated in this chair, to create new things to bring to Murcia. Our next goal is to have a product with own brand and we believe that this chair will help us to develop these products thanks to the different departments of the UCAM ".
Picky - picky Freshko Corporate Group
Freshko is a Spanish company with a history of four generations in the food industry dedicated to international trade in fruits and vegetables, fresh, frozen and semi-manufactured, which has its presence in 30 countries around the world, selling products both Spain north Africa and South America.
On the other hand, was born with Corporate Picky-picky first two restaurants located in the center of Murcia with fusion cuisine, 'Picky-picky' and 'store Susano'.
Gradually it has been expanding getting to have the 'Mini' restaurant in the Plaza de las Flores and the summer terrace 'Picky-picky Beach' in Campoamor.
Source: UCAM
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