Q-PorkChains is an EU funded project of the EU 6th Framework Program. It is the largest project, which is engaged in meat science with more than 51 organisations from 19 countries working together for five years, from 2007-2011. Q-PorkChains is focuses on quality of pork and pork products by covering the total production chain from farm-to-fork. The ultimate goal is to develop and implement new innovative methods to improve and control the quality of pork.
The EU-project Q-PorkChain announced a competitive call to integrate new business partners aiming at setting up additional pilot and demonstration activities. Companies are invited to propose their ideas and objectives for additional pilot or demonstration activities by contacting the Q-PorkChains Liaison Office.
La plate-forme Swiss Food Research a été créée le 12 février 2008. Elle est co-présidée par Hans-Peter Bachmann, ALP, et Jean-Claude Villettaz, HES-SO Valais.