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SEED TESTING INTERNATIONAL OCTOBER 2026
• TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Participants at work
Participants, lecturers, organisers 
and sponsors at Alisca Mag Kft. in Sárbogárd 
where the practical exercises were held
Gerry Hall demonstrating the use 
of a Nobbe trier
Leena Pietilä showing the use of a rotary divider
Sigyn Valgrind demonstrating the use  
of a sleeve-type trier
Eddie Goldschagg explaining how to sample 
small packets
After tea, participants were divided into four 
groups, rotating between workstations featuring 
various sampling equipment. Each station was 
led by a lecturer, providing demonstrations and 
giving the opportunity to the participants to have 
hands-on experience with the equipment.  
A high-quality lunch was served during the break.
On the third day, back at NÉBIH, lectures on 
automatic sampling and other topics were 
presented in the morning. After lunch, the 
participants were treated to a short sightseeing 
tour of Budapest in a vintage bus, which attracted 
much attention from the tourists in the city.
The bus tour concluded at the Museum 
Mintabolt, home of the Zwack Unicum distillery. 
Participants watched a film detailing the Zwack 
family’s history, including the company’s 
resilience during World War II and communism, 
followed by a guided tour and an opportunity to 
sample the famous Unicum liqueur straight from 
the vats.
After a brief return to the hotels, the group 
walked up Castle Hill for the workshop dinner. 
They enjoyed breathtaking views of the Danube, 
historic architecture and the area surrounding 
Buda Castle, before dining at a traditional 
Hungarian restaurant. For those interested, there 
was a chance to taste the renowned Hungarian 
Palinka, making for a memorable evening.
The final day featured presentations at NÉBIH, 
focusing on quality assurance and including 
practical group work. Throughout the week, 
participants enjoyed excellent Hungarian 
lunches and refreshments during tea breaks, 
much appreciated by all.
Workshop excursion on a vintage bus

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