In order to further strengthen the integration of education, science, and industry, as well as to align master's theses and final qualification projects with the real needs of production, a practical visit was made to **“Samandar Milk Foods”**.

The delegation included J. Abdunazarov, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation of Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute, J. Ibragimov, Head of the Master's Department, B. Tursunov, Head of the Department for Commercialization of Scientific and Innovative Developments, and Z. Djamalov, Head of the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering Technologies. During the visit, they held discussions with the company's management and specialists.

The meeting focused on technological processes in the food industry, particularly in dairy processing, existing challenges, and scientifically based solutions. The participants also discussed aligning the topics of master's theses and final qualification projects with current industrial needs, implementing research findings into production, and expanding cooperation in the development and commercialization of innovative technologies.

The company's specialists emphasized that the proposals and recommendations presented during the meeting would serve as a valuable foundation for future scientific research.

This cooperation is expected to strengthen the link between education and industry, enhance the practical experience of young researchers, and contribute to the development of innovative solutions to pressing challenges in the food industry.