ITAL Course: integrated solutions for cooked ham and marinated products

1–3 July 2026
ITAL – Food Technology Institute | Av. Brasil, 2880 – Jardim Chapadão | Campinas (SP), Brazil

JBT Marel is a sponsor of the hybrid theoretical and hands-on course organized by ITAL – Food Technology Institute. The initiative brings together technical knowledge, pilot plant activities, and discussions on technologies applied to the processing of cooked ham, sliceable cooked sausages, and marinated meat products.

JBT Marel at the ITAL course

JBT Marel at the Processing and Safety of Cooked Ham, Sliceable Cooked Sausages, and Marinated Meat Products Course

As a sponsor of this technical event organized by ITAL, JBT Marel supports initiatives that contribute to the technical development of the prepared foods industry by connecting applied knowledge, technology, and processing best practices.

Throughout the three-day course, participants will experience a theoretical and hands-on immersion into marination technologies and the processing of cooked hams, sliceable cooked sausages, and marinated meat products, with a focus on quality, food safety, standardization, and operational performance.

The in-person activities include practical sessions in a pilot plant environment, providing hands-on experience with different industrial processing methods and production challenges.

Applied knowledge for more consistent operations

Demand for higher value-added meat products continues to grow, increasing the need for more consistent, safe, and efficient processes. At the same time, processors face ongoing challenges related to standardization, yield, final product quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
In this environment, processing technologies and automation play a key role in supporting more predictable and efficient operations.

Technical content with practical application

During the event, meat industry professionals, food engineers, technicians, and quality managers will gain deeper insights into the processing of gourmet and extended cooked hams, seasoned and mechanically tenderized meat cuts, sliceable cooked sausages, marination technologies, and the safety and standardization of meat products.

JBT Marel technical session:

Integrated JBT Marel solutions for cooked ham and marinated product processing

This session will explore integrated technologies and solutions designed to improve operational efficiency, standardization, food safety, and product quality in value-added meat processing.

As an event sponsor, JBT Marel is also offering special conditions for customers interested in attending. Participants who register through JBT Marel will receive a 15% discount on the course registration fee.

To receive the discount, please contact our team.

Register for the event

Access the course registration page on the Fundepag portal:

Practical activities in the pilot plant

• Gourmet and extended cooked hams 
• Seasoned and mechanically tenderized meat cuts
• Sliceable cooked sausage