The University of Savoie Mont Blanc, through its Laboratory for Design Optimization and Environmental Engineering (LOCIE), is hosting a steering committee meeting for the Interreg ALCOTRA 2014–2020 ANTEA project on September 16 and 17, 2019. The two-day event will take place on the Bourget-du-Lac campus.
About the ANTEA Project
The project aims to reorganize the emerging edible flower sector through the application of technological innovations capable of enhancing every aspect related to production, quality, safety, packaging, transportation, storage, processing, and marketing. It is led by CREA, a leading agricultural research center based in San Remo, Italy. As a project partner, LOCIE at the University of Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB) focuses primarily on researching technological alternatives based on the use of renewable energy in greenhouse cultivation, with a particular emphasis on rural and mountainous areas. In addition, plans are underway to establish a demonstration site in the region, which could serve as a showcase for the methodologies and technologies developed during the project.
On the agenda
Monday, September 16, 2019 – at the Mountain Center (Building 3)
- 10:00–10:30 a.m.: Welcome coffee
- 10:30 a.m.: Welcome remarks by Christophe Ménézo
Update on the Interreg ALCOTRA ANTEA project by Barbara Ruffoni (CREA)
Partner activities, semi-annual report on completed activities (20 minutes per report) - 1:00 p.m.: Buffet at the Pôle Montagne (ground floor lobby)
- 2:20 p.m.: Seminar (open to the public in the afternoon)
Introduction to the ANTEA project (Barbara Ruffoni, CREA)
Session I: Production
- 2:30 p.m.: “Types of Products” (CREA/UNITO)
- 2:50 p.m.: “Production and Certification Strategies” (CERSAA)
- 3:10 p.m.: “Safety in Use” (Bonifacino, A. Schito, UNIGE)
- 3:30 p.m.: “Modeling the Internal Environment of Greenhouses” (L. Gaillard, USMB-LOCIE)
- 3:50 p.m.: “Strategies for Controlling Indoor Climate to Boost Productivity” (C. Sacile, UNIGE)
Session II: Product Processing: Drying
- 4:20 p.m.: “Solar drying and preservation of aesthetic and organoleptic qualities” (R. Dimita, CREAM)
- 4:40 p.m.: “Solar Drying for Aromatic Plants” (Elena Cerutti – Terre dei Savoia UNITO)
- 5:00 p.m.: “Design of an Innovative Solar Dryer” (C. Ménézo, USMB-LOCIE)
Session III: Socioeconomic Aspects of the Supply Chain and Foodservice Industry
- 5:30 p.m.: “Socioeconomic Aspects: An Initial Analysis” (O. Arimondo, CREA)
- 5:45 p.m.: “The Role of Schools” (V. Hecht, EPLEFPA)
- 6:00 p.m.: “Presentation of the cookbook” (R. Dimita CREAM)
- 6:15 p.m.: A chef’s story (to be confirmed)
- 6:30 p.m.: Tasting of products made with edible flowers
- 8:00 p.m.: Dinner at the restaurant at the Casino d’Aix-les-Bains
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 – at Polytech Annecy-Chambéry (Building 2)
- 9:00 a.m.: Select Oversight Committee (only the four representatives: Ruffoni, Henry, Minuto, and Perego)
- 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Tour of the INES platform (subject to change) or tour of the HELIOS building
- 12:30 p.m.: Buffet at Polytech Annecy-Chambéry, Social Room
- 2:00 p.m.: “Discussion on the EEIG, economic outlook, and analysis of the possibility of a recognition label” (partnership managers + everyone) “
- 3:30 p.m.: COGEST: Technical and Administrative Matters (all partners) – Planning for the Next Semester
- 5:00 p.m.: Closing Remarks
Learn more
- The ANTEA Project
- Contact: Christophe Ménézo
