Conference on the “Value Chain of Artichokes and Cardoons”

10 and 11 September 2026

Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (UNR) | CID – Center for Innovation and Development in the Hotel and Gastronomic Industry

Two days to learn about the latest research, international experiences and innovations on the cultivation, industrialization, gastronomy and value-added processing of artichokes and cardoons.
With the participation ofand specialists from Italy, Spain, Peru and Argentina, together with national leaders in the scientific, productive and gastronomic fields.

Free activity with prior registration.

Program

Thursday September 10

8.30:XNUMX pm – Opening

9:00 a.m. – Crop situation in Italy – PhD. Mario Pagnotta

9:45 a.m. – Crop situation in Spain (videoconference) – PhD. Carlos Baixauli – Agr. Eng. Ma Teresa Peiro Rodriguez

11:00 a.m. – Coffee break

11.30 – Crop situation in Peru (Videoconference) – Agricultural Engineer Andrés Casas Díaz

12:15 pm – Crop situation in Argentina – Agricultural Engineer Cristina Mondino – Agricultural Engineer Gonzalo Villena

13.00 h – Lunch

2:00 p.m. – Genetic Improvement at the FCA (UNR) – Dr. Vanina Cravero – Dr. Amado Cattaneo

2:45 p.m. – Potential artichoke – Dr. Roxana Rotondo

3:30 p.m. – Industrialization (videoconference) – Dr. Noelia Castillejo Montoya

4:15 p.m. – Potential of the thistle – Agricultural Engineer Ana Breso

Friday September 11

9:00 a.m. – Field visit with local producers

12:00 pm – Artichoke Cooking Masterclass – Chef Juan Cimino

13.00 h – Tasting of dishes with artichokes by local chefs.

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