ASINCAR

ASINCAR is an organisation in the agri-food sector in Asturias that performs 3 different functions: association, cluster and technology centre. It was created in 1977 as an association of meat industries to bring together small producers in order to provide them with protection, legal advice and visibility.

In 2006, ASINCAR was recognised as an agri-food cluster, and in this capacity represents more than 95 companies from across the food value chain. Its role as a cluster includes acting as a facilitator of cutting-edge technological approaches and strategies, connecting the sector's stakeholders with the latest innovations. ASINCAR not only transmits this knowledge, but also supports its implementation in the agri-food industry.

In 2011, ASINCAR achieved the status of technology centre, enabling it to promote and develop new technological solutions to address the current needs of the agri-food industry. With solid experience in research and development, ASINCAR currently manages 51 active R&D projects.

In addition to its strategic functions, ASINCAR offers a wide range of services to its members and other companies in the sector. It has a food analysis laboratory specialised in microbiology and physicochemical properties, as well as a pilot plant that simulates a real food industry. These facilities are essential for the training of personnel, the development of R&D activities, and the provision of technical and technological assistance.

ASINCAR also has extensive experience in European funding programmes, with 13 ongoing projects, and actively participates in calls for programmes such as Erasmus+, Life and others at national and regional level.

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