Platform for a professional dialogue: the Open Day of the Institute of Public Catering at the National Centre RUSSIA

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On 2 September, the National Centre RUSSIA is hosting the Open Day of the Institute for Public Catering at the V.M. Gorbatov Federal Scientific Centre for Food Systems of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the YUZH Group of Companies. The event is titled "Food Construction Kit. New Solutions for the Catering Market" and is held as part of the exposition "Region 2030. Platform of the Future". The multi-format interactive programme was dedicated to the use of ready-made frozen ingredients as a construction kit for the menu.

The event began with an expert discussion involving technologists, product quality and safety experts, chefs, and business community members. They discussed how modern frozen products affect the quality and taste characteristics of the food, how the composition of ingredients for dishes changes, and what advantages the use of frozen semi-finished products provides.

"The exposition "Region-2030. The Platform of the Future", which opened today at the National Centre RUSSIA, shows how regions design the country's tomorrow — in economics, culture and, of course, in gastronomy. Today's event is a vivid example of how science, business and creativity come together for a common goal: improving the quality and culture of nutrition. The activities of the Institute of Public Catering are very consistent with our projects. In the Gastronomic Rows of the National Centre, guests discover the cuisines of Russian regions, from Caucasian spices to Far Eastern delicacies," Anastasia Zvyagina, Deputy General Director of the National Centre RUSSIA, said.

According to her, the "Journey Across Russia" display clearly shows that each territory has its own unique taste and traditions, from northern fish to southern fruits. It is from this diversity that the food culture of the future is born.

"New technologies and modern approaches are being discussed here today. We are sure that precisely such solutions shape the nutrition culture of the new generation and become part of the image of the futureRussia," Anastasia Zvyagina said.  

Oksana Kuznetsova, Director of the V.M. Gorbatov Federal Scientific Centre for Food Systems, said that the Federal Centre deals with the entire food industry -- not only with catering, but with industrial production, as well. 

"The safety requirements for different raw materials and products are different, sometimes certain categories even require unique food safety regulations. Our institute accumulates all the competencies, and, it seems to me, quite successfully translates them into the community of those who choose the ready-to-eat food. Today's discussion was useful for industry professionals," she said.

The event is attended by heads of catering companies, technologists, product quality and safety specialists, brand chefs, people from procurement and supply departments.

"As manufacturers, we see our mission not only in supplying high-quality products, but also in providing our customers and partners with tools for business growth and development that solve key tasks of a catering company. These include food safety, speed and ease of use, standardization, network logistics and rapid scaling, operational efficiency and cost reduction without loss of quality. I am sure that today we'll obtain a lot of precious ideas, creative solutions and valuable contacts for all of us," said Lyubov Kondratova, Development Director of the "Yuzh" Group of Companies.

According to her, the Open Day of the Institute for Public Catering at the V.M. Gorbatov Federal Scientific Centre for Food Systems of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the YUZH Group of Companies has become a platform for professional dialogue, where new large-scale ideas are born.