To guarantee you a good, healthy and safe product.
The CTCPA brings you 100% customized solutions specific to your needs on all the stages:
product / process / packaging.
our areas of expertise
Product and process development
We put technology and innovation at the service of consumer demands to develop healthy and good products.
DiscoverPreservation of quality product & food safety
We develop the best technological innovation to ensure the quality and safety of your food.
Industrial and environmental performance
Optimize the performance of your production lines and processes and reduce your energy impact with a diagnosis and personalized support.
DiscoverPACKAGING
The best packaging for your product is one that preserves its taste and quality, safely and with the least possible impact on the environment.
DiscoverAGENDA
13
Sep13
Sep[WEBINAR] Decarbonizing the food industry: methods, case studies, financing
Together with Agria Grand-Est, the CTCPA is organizing a webinar entitled "Decarbonizing the agrifood industry: methods, case studies, financing" on September 13 at 11am!
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Remote
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AGENDA
18
Sep18
Sep[Masterclass nĀ°2] How to set up an effective crowdfunding campaign to boost your agri-food projects?
The CTCPA and KissKissBankBank are organizing a 100% free masterclass on September 18, 2024 from 10:30am to 12pm.
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Remote
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AGENDA
22
Sep24
SepSee you at the Salon des MĆ©tiers de Bouche!
The CTCPA looks forward to seeing you at the Salon des MĆ©tiers des Bouches from September 22 to 24, 2024 at Stand NĀ° 25A.
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Montpellier
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AGENDA
23
Sep24
SepJoin us at Natexpo Lyon in September 2024!
The CTCPA looks forward to welcoming you on September 23 & 24, 2024 at the Natexpo trade show, Stand NĀ° E52 in Lyon.
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Lyon
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AGENDA
24
Sep26
SepJoin us at CFIA Toulouse in 2024!
Meet us at the CFIA show in Toulouse from September 24 to 26, 2024 at Stand NĀ° H136. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Toulouse
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AGENDA
03
Oct03
Oct[Colloquium] Water & Energy: two key interdependent challenges
Organized by ATEE Grand-Ouest and Astee - Association scientifique et technique pour l'eau et l'environnement in partnership with CCI Bretagne, Ecodo, UniversitƩ de Bretagne Sud, Agence de l'eau Loire-Bretagne and ABEA, the Agro Breton network The CTCPA is taking part in this event and looks forward to seeing you on October 03, 2024 in Pontivy!
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Pontivy
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AGENDA
23
Jan27
JanMeet the CTCPA at the SIRHA trade show in Lyon!
The CTCPA will be exhibiting at the Sirha trade show in Lyon on the Auvergne-RhƓne-Alpes Gourmand stand.
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Lyon
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NEWS
Pasteurization of soft doughs and autoclave operation: CTCPA trains Hutin (Hochland group)
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The CTCPA provided Hutin's teams with training in autoclave operation and pasteurization of their products.
CTCPA supports Payzan in developing legume-based spreads and pre-production runs
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The CTCPA helped Payzan develop their new range of spreads and manufacture pre-production runs at the FoodLab.
Guarantee optimal cooking of your products by improving oven control!
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Are you an industrial cookie or pastry manufacturer, or do you have a process using a tunnel oven? Are you looking for a better understanding of how your oven works, or how to improve your finished products? Have you just acquired a new oven or are you integrating new staff?
[Colloquium] Water and energy: two key interdependent issues
Colloque Eau & Ć©nergie : le CTCPA vous attendent nombreux le 03 octobre 2024 Ć Pontivy. The CTCPA will host a conference.
[Masterclass nĀ°2] How to set up an effective crowdfunding campaign to boost your agri-food projects?
The CTCPA and KissKissBankBank are organizing a 100% free masterclass on September 18, 2024 from 10:30am to 12pm.
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Training
Training with the CTCPA, training engineering and project management
The CTCPA, as a technical center for the food industry, trains you in the various trades of the food industry. Short face-to-face or distance learning courses, qualifying courses, specific courses... the CTCPA accompanies you in the management of your competences with more than 50 training courses proposed in the whole territory.
Training by themes
Specific training courses for the food industry, created and delivered by our experts to increase the skills and productivity of your teams.
DiscoverTraining certifying
Support your employees in their professional development and enhance the value of their jobs by offering them certification training.
DiscoverE-learning
Make your training easier by following our 100% distance learning or blended learning programs thanks to a dedicated platform.
DiscoverDevelop your skills with the CTCPA
05
Sep06
SepTraining - HACCP : implementation and updates (Avignon)
Learn to master the HACCP preparatory steps, to correct them according to the recommendations and to apply the good practices.
09
Sep13
SepCertification course - Running a canning business (Avignon, PACA)
Learn how to run a canning business thanks to the Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles!
10
Sep12
SepTraining - Foie gras: mastering the raw material, whole foie gras, block foie gras (Auch)
Foie gras: mastering the raw material, whole foie gras, block of foie gras. Get trained with the CTCPA !
10
Sep11
SepTraining - Formulation and production of hot or cold soups (Beauvais)
Regulations, formulation, manufacturing, controls... you will know everything about the world of hot or cold soups!
11
Sep11
SepOnline training - Bringing your labels into line with INCO and re-appropriating the rules of labelling
Labeling rules are going to change dramatically in the coming years with the NEW European regulation INCO nĀ° 1169/2011.
12
Sep12
SepTraining - Mastering freezing (Nantes)
With the CTCPA in Nantes, find out how to master the art of deep-freezing, and learn the best practices to ensure optimal product quality. During this training course, you'll learn about the characteristics of a frozen product and the regulations, without forgetting good freezing practices. Discover our other [...]
16
Sep20
SepTraining - Developing a cookie production business (Nantes & Beauvais)
Learn how to develop a cookie production business with the expertise of our dedicated cereal products team!
16
Sep16
SepTraining - Control of foreign bodies (Avignon)
Detect, identify, prevent, act: this training aims to give you the keys to control foreign bodies.
16
Sep20
SepCertification course - Running a canning business (Dijon)
Learn how to run a canning business thanks to the Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles!
16
Sep17
SepTraining - Dry cured meats (Occitanie)
Formation 100% financĆ©e pour les TPE/PME <50 personnes, Ć©ligibles OCAPIAT. Formation proposĆ©e par le CTCPA sur la charcuterie sĆØche avec pour objectif de connaitre les diffĆ©rentes Ć©tapes de fabrication de charcuterie sĆØche et la maĆ®trise des diffĆ©rents paramĆØtres.
17
Sep18
SepOnline training - Optimizing cleaning in dairy and food processing (FOAD)
Formation proposĆ©e par le CTCPA sur la transformation laitiĆØre et alimentaire, avantage OCAPIAT pour les TPE et PME <50 salariĆ©s !
17
Sep17
SepOnline training - Foreign body control
Detect, identify, prevent, act: this training aims to give you the keys to control foreign bodies.
18
Sep19
SepTraining - Jam making (Avignon)
Regulatory context, manufacturing process, roles of ingredients... learn how to make jam with the CTCPA!
18
Sep18
SepTraining - Optimizing water resource management: from diagnosis to action plan
Formation 100% financĆ©e pour les TPE/PME <50 personnes Ć©ligibles OCAPIAT. Formation proposĆ©e par le CTCPA sur la gestion de l'eau avec pour objectif de connaĆ®tre l'utilisation et la rĆ©utilisation de l'eau et la maĆ®trise de diffĆ©rents paramĆØtres.
19
Sep19
SepTraining - Food defense: control your company's vulnerability (Nantes)
Food defense training: control the vulnerability of your company organized by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agri-Food Products.
23
Sep24
SepCertification course - Running a canning business (Auch, Occitanie)
Learn how to run a canning business thanks to the Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles!
23
Sep09
DecBPCS Training - Better Process Control School (in French)
Better Process Control School training in French FLEXIBLE blended learning.
23
Sep25
SepOnline training - Food microbiology cycle: from the basics to mastering sterilized products
The CTCPA offers you a complete course in food microbiology: from the basics to mastery of sterilized products.
24
Sep12
SepOnline training - Determine nutritional values independently in compliance with the INCO regulation
Labeling rules are going to change dramatically in the coming years with the NEW European regulation INCO nĀ° 1169/2011.
25
Sep26
SepTraining - Thickening and texturing agents (Nantes)
Thickening and texturizing agents: a complete formation around starches, hydrocolloids, proteins and emulsifiers.
26
Sep26
SepRetraining for autoclave operation (AVIGNON)
Autoclave operation" training/refresher course for the food industry in Avignon. Discover our other training courses: Agri-food training courses, a complete training catalog, CTCPA
01
Oct02
OctTraining - Operating an autoclave in the food industry (Occitanie)
The CTCPA offers you a training to the control of autoclave in Auch, intended for food companies.
02
Oct03
OctTraining - Operating an autoclave in the food industry (NANTES)
The CTCPA, expert in food preservation, offers you a complete training on the operation of food processing autoclaves.
02
Oct02
OctTraining - Crimping and capping control (Beauvais)
Training on the control of crimping and capping organized by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products.
07
Oct11
OctCertification course - Running a canning business (Beauvais)
Learn how to run a canning business thanks to the Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles!
08
Oct09
OctTraining - Proximity management level 1
Identify your management style, learn to position yourself, improve your practices and adapt your behavior.
09
Oct10
OctTraining - Fruit processing (Nantes)
Learn about fruit processing at the CTCPA! Manufacturing processes, ingredients and functionality, regulations...
09
Oct10
OctTraining - Formulation and pasteurization of ready-made meals (Avignon)
The CTCPA offers you a training course on the preparation of pasteurized ready-made meals in Avignon! A comprehensive course on the preparation of pasteurized ready meals, covering product formulation, the technological aspects of heat treatment, packaging issues and equipment. It also provides an insight into the advantages and disadvantages of the [...]
10
Oct10
OctTraining - Fighting against food fraud (Paris)
The CTCPA offers you a training session on the subject: how to fight against food fraud?
11
Oct31
OctBlended learning - AGEC Law / 3R Decree: Reduce the environmental impact of your packaging
The CTCPA offers you a training on the reduction of the environmental impact of packaging. To go further : We propose you a diagnosis and a packaging action plan defined around the 3R objectives of reduction, reuse and recycling. Our packaging center located in Bourg-en-Bresse carries out an initial assessment by proposing an analysis of the [...]
16
Oct17
OctTraining - Development of batch heat treatment scales (Avignon)
Training in heat treatment scales in batch proposed by the CTCPA (Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products)
17
Oct18
OctOnline training - Food defense: control your company's vulnerability
Training of the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products on Food defense: Control the vulnerability of your business.
21
Oct25
OctCertification course - Running a canning business (Nantes, Pays de la Loire)
Learn how to run a canning business thanks to the Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles!
23
Oct24
OctTraining - Setting up a sanitary control plan (Occitanie)
The CTCPA organizes a training course with the objective of teaching you how to set up a sanitary control plan.
06
Nov07
NovTraining - Processing fruit into juice or nectar
Learn how to transform fruit into juice or nectar at the CTCPA! Manufacturing processes, ingredients and functions, regulations...
07
Nov07
NovTraining - Preserving cereal products and determining Best Before dates
The CTCPA's Grain Products Team offers training on the conversation of grain-based products.
07
Nov08
NovTraining - Formulation and production of hot or cold soups (Auch)
Regulations, formulation, manufacturing, controls... you will know everything about the world of hot or cold soups!
13
Nov14
NovTraining - HACCP: implementation and updates (Paris)
Learn to master the HACCP preparatory steps, to correct them according to the recommendations and to apply the good practices.
15
Nov15
NovTraining - Fighting against food fraud (Nantes)
The CTCPA offers you a training session on the subject: how to fight against food fraud?
19
Nov19
NovTraining - How to audit my suppliers (Avignon)
The CTCPA offers you a "How to audit your suppliers" training course in Avignon. How to audit your suppliers? This training course will provide you with the methodology and techniques you need to achieve your objectives. Discover our other training courses: Agri-food training courses, a comprehensive training catalog, CTCPA
20
Nov21
NovTraining - Internal auditor (Pays de la Loire)
The Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles offers you an internal auditor training in Nantes.
28
Nov29
NovOnline training - Food safety culture
Training on Food safety culture proposed by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products.
04
Dec05
DecTraining - Formulation and manufacture of hot or cold soups (Nantes)
Regulations, formulation, manufacturing, controls... you will know everything about the world of hot or cold soups!
THE CTCPA SHAPES WITH YOU
TOMORROW'S FOOD MODEL
Experts in the food industry for over 70 years, we help companies achieve their quality,
food safety and continuous improvement of their industrial performance objectives.
Through agility, collective intelligence and the constant search for innovation,
we put our excellence at the service of the 1,500 public and private projects that we support each year, throughout France.
A technical center at the service
of the agri-food industry
At the CTCPA, our ambition is to contribute to better feed the world. To do so, we accompany companies, from start-ups to large industrial groups, towards the food transition in order to participate in creating a safe and sustainable food model. In close collaboration with national and European institutions, we are also invested with a mission of general interest to the sector.
A 360Ā° view of the product journey
As a customer of the CTCPA, you benefit from an expertise of the whole product path acquired thanks to our presence within technological networks and an innovative equipment park. From the project study to the packaging design, through the product's alimentary, the process optimization or the cleaning / disinfection processes, the best teams mobilize their knowledge, their experience and a state-of-the-art technology to help you reach your objectives.
Customized support
at every stage
Whatever your project, we mobilize a dedicated and competent team to meet your expectations. We welcome you in our technological halls for your tests and pre-production runs, we carry out your tests in our dedicated laboratories, we offer you on-site audits, and we provide you with a training program adapted to your needs and those of your teams.
The CTCPA in the region,
always a contact
close to you
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Paris
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Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
Afternoon: 1:30 pm to 6 pm
FOODLAB
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We welcome you
Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
Afternoon: 1:30 pm to 6 pm
Dijon
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We welcome you:
Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
Afternoon: 1:45 pm to 6 pm
Mont de Marsan
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We welcome you:
Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
Afternoon: 1:30 pm to 6 pm
Bourg-en-bresse
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We welcome you:
Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
Afternoon: 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Avignon
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We welcome you:
Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
Afternoon: 1:45 pm to 6 pm
Auch
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We welcome you:
Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
Afternoon: 1:30 pm to 6 pm
Amiens
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We welcome you:
Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
Afternoon: 1:45 pm to 6 pm
Nantes
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We welcome you:
Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
Afternoon: 1:45 pm to 6 pm