The institutional visit allowed the Japanese representatives to gain firsthand knowledge of the center's innovative environment, as well as its research in food waste valorization, food preservation, and biotechnology.
In addition to touring the facilities, the delegation delved into the capabilities of several IATA research groups. Presentations were given by Toni Abad (Packaging), Miguel Ángel Sentandreu and Enrique Sentandreu (Meat and Meat Products Biochemistry), and Juan Antonio Tamayo (Fungal Bioreactors).
Also present were Lidia García and Jorge Velasco from Valencia Innovation Capital (VIC), and Eva Escudero from Invest in Valencia, institutions collaborating with IATA to enhance the international projection of Valencian innovation.
Representing IATA, researcher and center director Amparo López led the reception of the delegation, who expressed significant interest in the center's research areas.
