Caldes de Montbui, Spain
IRTA - Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentaries
Catalan agri-food research institute with postharvest, food processing and animal nutrition pilot capacity.
IRTA (Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentaries) is a research and technology institute based in Caldes de Montbui with 21 experimental locations across Catalonia. The organization combines fundamental research with technology transfer to serve the agri-food sector through four main research areas: climate change resilience, sustainable production intensification, one health, and digital transformation and transformative technologies.
IRTA operates experimental farms, facilities and centres including IRTA Torre Marimon (the main headquarters), IRTA Monells, IRTA Cabrils, IRTA Amposta, and IRTA Fruitcentre, among others. The institute works on topics including crop innovation, animal health and welfare, bioeconomy and circular agriculture, water management, soil health and carbon sequestration, digital agriculture, alternative proteins, and disease surveillance.
The organization holds ISO 9001 certification and HRS4R (Human Resources Strategy for Researchers) accreditation from the European Commission. IRTA is also a TECNIO accredited technology centre and participates in the European Enterprise Network (EEN). The institute engages in collaborative research projects and works with industry partners through its innovation and technology transfer divisions.
Capabilities
- Drying
- Spray drying
- Fermentation
- Precision
- Thermal
- Pasteurization
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