This Summer School offers a diverse blend of company visits, hands-on laboratory work, and culinary experiences. Participants gain valuable insights into food production, processing, and analytics—combining traditional methods with innovative technologies across different regions of Austria.
NÖM AG (near Vienna)
Visit to one of Austria’s leading dairy companies, focusing on modern milk processing, hygiene and quality assurance, packaging technologies, and sustainability efforts in the dairy industry. For more Infoformation click here.
Winery Stadlmann (Thermenregion)
Family-owned traditional winery known for local grape varieties such as Zierfandler and Rotgipfler. Guided tour of the vineyard and cellar with insights into viticulture, fermentation, storage, and sensory evaluation. For more Infoformation click here
Silberberg Agricultural School (Southern Styria)
Center for fruit processing, viticulture, and regional agriculture. Demonstration of fruit-to-product transformation (juices, cider, spirits), with discussions on local value chains and product marketing. For more Infoformation click here
Hartlieb Oil Mill (Heimschuh, Styria)
Renowned producer of authentic Styrian pumpkin seed oil. Tour of the roasting and pressing facilities, explanation of the traditional oil production process, and guided tasting with a focus on quality indicators. For more Infoformation click here
Zotter Chocolate Factory (Riegersburg)
Fair-trade and organic-certified chocolate manufacturer. Transparent “bean-to-bar” production process, interactive tasting tour, and insights into sustainable sourcing and creative product development. For more Infoformation click here
Butchery Mooshammer (Graz)
Regional butcher’s shop offering insights into traditional meat processing, including cutting, curing, and sausage production—emphasizing craftsmanship, transparency, and hygiene. For more Infoformation click here
Anton Paar GmbH (Graz)
Global leader in laboratory instrumentation for density, concentration, rheology, and particle analysis. Company tour and demonstration of high-end analytical devices used in food quality control. For more Infoformation click here
Open-Air Cooking with Hans Reisinger
A relaxed evening event with renowned chef and meat sommelier Hans Reisinger. Enjoy regional specialties from the grill, good conversations, and team-building in a casual setting. For more Infoformation click here
Hands-on experience with analytical instruments (e.g., ICP-OES, GC)
Lab work focusing on food analysis and sample preparation
Emphasis on teamwork, scientific thinking, and method development
Southern Styria – Culinary heartland known for wine, pumpkin seed oil, and fruit processing
Vienna – Capital city and hub for dairy and food innovation
Graz – Center for research, innovation, and analytical sciences