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At the heart of the food transition:
Environment, Nutrition, Health

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.

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Preservation of quality product & food safety

We develop the best technological innovation to ensure the quality and safety of your food.

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Industrial and environmental performance

Optimize the performance of your production lines and processes and reduce your energy impact with a diagnosis and personalized support.

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PACKAGING

The best packaging for your product is one that preserves its taste and quality, safely and with the least possible impact on the environment.

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NEWS

INCYVIE PROJECT: taking better account of the environmental impact of food products

Come and discover how data on agricultural products, foodstuffs or agro-industrial transformation processes have been improved in AGRIBALYSE® through the "InCyVie" project, co-financed by ADEME.

Discover how packaging has been improved in AGRIBALYSE® through the "PACK_AGB" project.

Call for expressions of interest "Emballali" project (Innovative collective solution for food packaging)

New Nutri-Score 2.0 calculation algorithm: changes and actions to be taken?

Since its introduction, the Nutri-Score has become an essential tool for informing consumers about the nutritional quality of food products. In 2025, a new algorithm for calculating the Nutri-Score was introduced, bringing significant changes, notably to better align labeling with public health recommendations and the specific characteristics of food products.

Progress on ultra-clean or aseptic packaging lines

Advances in ultra-clean or aseptic packaging lines have transformed the sector, enabling a wider range of products to be processed in various types of packaging and formats, while maintaining high production rates.

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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.

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Training certifying

Support your employees in their professional development and enhance the value of their jobs by offering them certification training.

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E-learning

Make your training easier by following our 100% distance learning or blended learning programs thanks to a dedicated platform.

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Develop your skills with the CTCPA

Apr

Training - Formulation and pasteurization of ready-made meals (Avignon, Beauvais & Nantes)

The CTCPA offers training in the preparation of pasteurized ready meals in Avignon and Nantes! This course is also available in Beauvais. A comprehensive course on the preparation of pasteurized ready meals, covering product formulation, technological aspects of heat treatment, packaging issues and equipment. [...]

2 days

Avignon, Beauvais & Nantes

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Apr

Training - Internal auditor (Amiens, Auch, Avignon, Nantes & Paris)

The Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles offers you an internal auditor training in Nantes.

2 days

Amiens, Auch, Avignon, Nantes & Paris

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Apr

Online training - IFS Food Version 8: Requirements and applications

Learn about the requirements and applications of the IFS FOOD standard to understand the regulatory, legal and economic context!

2 days

Remote

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May

Training - Local management level 1 (Avignon)

Identify your management style, learn to position yourself, improve your practices and adapt your behavior.

2 days

Avignon

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May

Online training - How do I audit my suppliers?

The CTCPA offers a "How to audit your suppliers" training course in Avignon or by distance learning. 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

2 days

Remote

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May

Online training - Introduction to the CSR approach

Structuring your company with CSR? Thanks to our complete training, learn how to implement this approach and its challenges.

2 days

Remote

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May

Certification course - Running a canning business (Dijon)

Learn how to run a canning business thanks to the Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles!

5 days

Dijon

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May

Online training - Salmonella risk management in the food industry

Join the CTCPA's SALMONELLA risk management training course for the food industry from the comfort of your own home! Discover our other training courses: Agri-food training courses, a complete catalog of training courses, CTCPA

2 days

Remote

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May

Training - Thickeners and texturizers (Avignon, Bordeaux & Nantes)

Thickening and texturizing agents: a complete formation around starches, hydrocolloids, proteins and emulsifiers.

2 days

Avignon, Bordeaux & Nantes

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May

Training - Development of batch heat treatment schedules (Avignon, Beauvais & Nantes)

Training in heat treatment scales in batch proposed by the CTCPA (Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products)

2 days

Avignon, Beauvais & Nantes

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May

Training - Development of heat treatment schedules for continuous bulk products (Avignon, Beauvais & Nantes)

Continuous heat treatment training proposed by the CTCPA (Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products).

2 days

Avignon, Beauvais & Nantes

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May

Training - Hygiene and first-level maintenance (Auch & Avignon)

Training on hygiene and maintenance of the first level proposed by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products.

3 days

Auch & Avignon

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May

Training - Good hygiene practices for maintenance teams (Amiens, Avignon & Paris)

The technical center for the conservation of agricultural products offers training on good hygiene practices for maintenance teams.

1 day

Amiens, Avignon & Paris

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May

Online training - Eco-design your food products and packaging using the Life Cycle Assessment method

With this Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) training, learn to master this method and how to apply it with concrete cases.

3 days

Remote

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May

Training - Working with meat products: cooked charcuterie, fine pastas, mousses, pâtés, cooked hams (Auch)

Would you like to learn how to work with cooked meats, fine pastas, mousses, pâtés and cooked hams? The CTCPA offers you a training course dedicated to working with meat products! During this meat product processing course, the CTCPA teaches you how to formulate an emulsion, learn about the various physico-chemical [...]

2 days

Auch

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May

Training - Becoming an in-house trainer (Avignon & Nantes)

The CTCPA offers you a training to build and run your internal training program. Sign up now !

2 days

Avignon & Nantes

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May

Training - Processing fruit into juice or nectar (Avignon)

Learn how to transform fruit into juice or nectar at the CTCPA! Manufacturing processes, ingredients and functions, regulations...

2 days

Avignon

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May

Training - Optimizing water resource management: reduction and reuse (Bourg en Bresse & Paris)

Formation 100% financée pour les TPE/PME <50 personnes éligibles OCAPIAT. Formation proposée par le CTCPA sur la gestion de l'eau avec pour objectif de connaître l'utilisation et la réutilisation de l'eau et la maîtrise de différents paramètres.

1 day

Bour en Bresse & Paris

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May

Online training - Internal auditor

The Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles offers you an internal auditor training in Nantes.

2 days

Remote

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May

Training - Crimping and capping control (Auch, Avignon & Beauvais)

Training on the control of crimping and capping organized by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products.

1 day

Auch, Avignon & Beauvais

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June

Training - Developing a cookie production business (Nantes & Beauvais)

Learn how to develop a cookie production business with the expertise of our dedicated cereal products team!

5 days

Beauvais & Nantes

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June

Certification course - Running a canning business (Beauvais)

Learn how to run a canning business thanks to the Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles!

5 days

Beauvais

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June

Online training - Microbiology of fresh and frozen products: focus on Listeria monocytogenes

The technical center for the conservation of agricultural products offers training on the microbiology of fresh and frozen products.

1 day

Remote

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June

Training - Lactofermentation: key points in making fermented vegetables (Avignon, Beauvais & Dijon)

The CTCPA offers you a training course on fermentation of vegetable products! Don't wait any longer to register

2 days

Avignon, Beauvais & Dijon

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June

Training - Food defense: control your company's vulnerability (Amiens)

Food defense training: control the vulnerability of your company organized by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agri-Food Products.

1 day

Amiens

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June

Online training - BRCGS Packaging Materials version 7: what's new?

The CTCPA offers you a "BRCGS Packaging Materials version 7: what's changed?" training course from the comfort of your own home! Discover our other training courses: Food industry training courses, a complete training catalog, CTCPA

1 day

Remote

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June

Online training - FSSC 22000 Version 6: Requirements and applications

Join the online training course FSSC 22000 Version 6: what changes to learn about the modified and new requirements of this standard.

2 days

Remote

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June

Online training - Optimizing water resource management: reduction and reuse

2 days

Remote

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June

Online training - Microwave processing

CTCPA offers microwave treatment training. This course is available at the CTCPA in Avignon, as well as by distance learning! During this microwave processing training course, you'll learn about the technological principles of microwaves, as well as the technical aspects. Discover our other training courses: Agri-food training courses, a complete training catalog, CTCPA

1 day

Remote

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June

Training - Plastics and regulations: food contact (Bourg-en-Bresse)

Training on plastics and food contract regulations led by the Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles.

1 day

Bourg-en-Bresse

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June

Online training - Microbiology of acidic and/or low Aw products

The ctcpa offers a distance learning course on the microbiology of acidic and/or low Aw products

1 day

Remote

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June

Training - Jam-making (Avignon & Beauvais)

Regulatory context, manufacturing process, roles of ingredients... learn how to make jam with the CTCPA!

2 days

Avignon & Beauvais

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June

Training - Operating an autoclave in the food industry (Avignon)

The CTCPA, expert in food preservation, offers you a complete training on the operation of food processing autoclaves.

2 days

Avignon

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June

Training - Formulation optimization and nutritional constraints (Amiens & Avignon)

The CTCPA training allows you to acquire all the necessary skills to optimize your formulations.

1 day

Amiens & Avignon

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June

Online training - The method for validating control measures

Take our distance learning course, which provides you with the knowledge you need to understand and apply the control measures validation method effectively.

1 day

Remote

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June

Dec

Training - Controlling allergen risks: implementing an action plan (Auch)

Training on the management of allergens carried out by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products (CTCPA).

175 days

Auch

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June

Certification 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!

5 days

Auch

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June

Training - Successful job interviews (Avignon)

Understand the stakes and purposes of the professional interview for both the employee and the company with the CTCPA!

2 days

Avignon

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June

Training - Setting up a sanitary control plan (Auch)

The CTCPA organizes a training course with the objective of teaching you how to set up a sanitary control plan.

2 days

Auch

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June

Training - Key points in industrial canning

Come and train with the CTCPA in the key points of industrial canning. Contact us for more information!

3 days

Beauvais

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June

Training - EHEDG expert on hygienic design (Avignon)

EHEDG expert training on hygienic design at the CTCPA in Avignon! Register to follow this training from June 18 to 20, 2025. The training allows a transfer of skills on the hygienic design of equipment and processes for the food industry, in order to better satisfy the needs of consumers and distributors by taking into account current legislation and standards, but also by anticipating future changes.

3 days

Avignon

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June

Training - Preservation methods for food products (Avignon)

Join the CTCPA d'Avignon's food preservation training course! There are many different ways of preserving food: cold preservation, heat treatment, physical treatment, chemical treatment and vacuum cooking... The CTCPA d'Avignon trains you in these different techniques thanks to its experience! During this training course on preservation methods [...]

1 day

Avignon

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June

Training - HACCP: implementation and updates (Auch, Bordeaux, Nantes & Paris)

Learn to master the HACCP preparatory steps, to correct them according to the recommendations and to apply the good practices.

1 day

Auch, Bordeaux, Nantes & Paris

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June

Training - Microwave treatment (Avignon)

1 day

Avignon

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June

Online training – Metrological control of prepackaged goods

Training on the metrological control of pre-packaged products implemented by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products.

2 days

Remote

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June

Training - HACCP: Advanced level (Amiens, Auch, Avignon, Nantes & Paris)

Learn to master the HACCP preparatory steps, to correct them according to the recommendations and to apply the good practices.

4 days

Amiens, Auch, Avignon, Nantes & Paris

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June

Training - Vacuum cooking and pasteurization in flexible packaging (Avignon, Beauvais & Nantes)

Learn the ins and outs of sous-vide cooking, its advantages and limitations. Become able to manage vacuum cooking according to the nature of your product.

2 days

Avignon, Beauvais & Nantes

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June

Training - Operating an autoclave in the food sector (Nantes)

The CTCPA, expert in food preservation, offers you a complete training on the operation of food processing autoclaves.

2 days

Nantes

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Jul

Training - Operating an autoclave in the food industry (Auch)

The CTCPA offers you a training to the control of autoclave in Auch, intended for food companies.

2 days

Auch

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Jul

Online training - Food safety culture

Training on Food safety culture proposed by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products.

2 days

Remote

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Jul

Online training – Metrology applied to the food industry

Training in metrology applied to the agri-food industry: what the technical center for the conservation of agricultural products offers.

2 days

Remote

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Jul

Training - Autoclave retraining (Avignon, Beauvais & Nantes)

Autoclave operation training/refresher course for the food industry in Avignon. This course is also available in Beauvais and Nantes. Discover our other training courses: Agri-food training courses, a comprehensive training catalog, CTCPA

1 day

Avignon, Beauvais & Nantes

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Jul

Certification 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!

5 days

Nantes

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Jul

Training - Sterilization in flexible packaging (Avignon, Beauvais & Nantes)

The CTCPA offers a complete training course on the sterilization process for flexible packaging in Avignon. This course can also be held in Beauvais and Nantes. During this training course, you will learn which flexible packaging is suitable for sterilization, and what sterilization heat treatment is... All these questions will be answered by putting [...]

2 days

Avignon, Beauvais & Nantes

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Jul

Training - Cross-functional communication and management (Avignon & Nantes)

Improve your communication practices, develop cooperation, learn to convince and argue... !

2 days

Avignon & Nantes

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August

Training - Fruit processing (Avignon, Bordeaux & Nantes)

Learn about fruit processing at the CTCPA! Manufacturing processes, ingredients and functionality, regulations...

2 days

Avignon, Bordeaux & Nantes

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Sep

Training - Good hygiene practices (Amiens, Avignon, Nantes & Paris)

Good hygiene practices: Follow our training in Amiens and make your staff aware of the challenges of food safety.

1 day

Amiens, Avignon, Nantes & Paris

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Sep

Online training - HACCP: implementation and updates

Learn to master the HACCP preparatory steps, to correct them according to the recommendations and to apply the good practices.

2 days

Remote

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Sep

Certification 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!

5 days

Avignon

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Sep

Online training - Microbiology: mastering the basics and deepening

The CTCPA offers you a training on the basics of food microbiology for the safety and quality of products.

2 days

Remote

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Sep

Online 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 n° 1169/2011.

1 day

Remote

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Sep

Online 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 n° 1169/2011.

1 day

Remote

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Sep

Training - Formulation and production of hot and cold soups (Auch, Avignon, Beauvais & Nantes)

Regulations, formulation, manufacturing, controls... you will know everything about the world of hot or cold soups!

2 days

Auch, Avignon, Beauvais & Nantes

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Sep

Training - Microscopic observations of vegetative and spore-forming microorganisms for stability testing (Avignon)

Join the training course on microscopic observations of vegetative and spore-forming microorganisms for stability testing with the CTCPA from the comfort of your own home! The success of the practical part of this training course depends on access to your laboratories, the availability of your equipment (microscope, etc.) and [...].

1 day

Avignon

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Sep

Training - 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 !

3 days

Auch

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Sep

Training - Foreign body control (Amiens, Avignon & Nantes)

Detect, identify, prevent, act: this training aims to give you the keys to control foreign bodies.

1 day

Amiens, Avignon & Nantes

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Sep

On-line training - Interpretation of microbiological analysis results and advice

The CTCPA offers you a training course on "Interpretation of microbiological analysis results and advice" from the comfort of your own home! Discover our other training courses: Food industry training courses, a complete training catalog, CTCPA

2 days

Remote

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Sep

Training - Mastering cleaning and disinfection in the food industry (Amiens, Avignon & Nantes)

Training on the mastery of cleaning and disinfection offered by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products.

2 days

Amiens, Avignon & Nantes

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Sep

Online training - Microbiology of sterilized products

The technical center for the conservation of agricultural products offers you a training on the microbiology of canned products

2 days

Remote

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Sep

Training - Operating an autoclave in the food industry (Beauvais)

The CTCPA, expert in food preservation, offers you a complete training on the operation of food processing autoclaves.

2 days

Beauvais

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Sep

Training - Dry cured meats (Auch)

Formation 100% financée pour les TPE/PME <50 personnes, éligibles OCAPIAT. Formation proposée par le CTCPA sur la charcuterie sèche avec pour objectif de connaitre les différentes étapes de fabrication de charcuterie sèche et la maîtrise des différents paramètres.

2 days

Auch

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Oct

Online training - ATP-Métrie: how to use it and interpret the results?

Join the ATP-Métrie training course: how to use it and interpret the results?

1 day

Remote

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Oct

Online training - Microbiology of fermented plant products

The CTCPA offers training in the microbiology of fermented plant products from the comfort of your own home! With this training course, learn to master the functional properties of foods and discover fermentative engineering. Discover our other training courses: Agri-food training courses, a complete training catalog, CTCPA

2 days

Remote

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Oct

Training - Formulation and sterilization of ready-made meals (Avignon, Beauvais & Nantes)

The CTCPA offers you a training course in appertized ready meals, including formulation and preparation, in Avignon and Nantes! This course is also available in Beauvais. From the selection of products and ingredients, to preservation and use-by dates, this comprehensive training course will enable you to "formulate" a [...]

2 days

Avignon, Beauvais & Nantes

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Oct

Online training - Discover food microbiology!

No expertise in microbiology? The CTCPA offers you a training course to discover food microbiology!

2 days

Remote

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Oct

Online training – Prevention and management of alerts and crises

Training on the prevention and management of alerts and crises implemented by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products.

1 day

Remote

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Oct

Online training - Hygienic design of food processing equipment: how to meet the requirements of quality standards?

The CTCPA invites you to join the Hygienic design of food processing equipment course: how to meet the requirements of quality standards. Discover our other training courses: Agri-food training courses, a comprehensive training catalog, CTCPA

2 days

Remote

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Oct

Training - Make your labels INCO-compliant and reappropriate the rules of labeling (Auch)

Labeling rules are going to change dramatically in the coming years with the NEW European regulation INCO n° 1169/2011.

1 day

Auch

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Nov

Training - How to audit my suppliers (Avignon)

1 day

Avignon

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Nov

Online training - Microbiology of pasteurized products

Learn about the microbiology of pasteurized products with the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products.

2 days

Remote

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Nov

Online training - Legionella risk management in the food industry

CTCPA online training course on Legionella risk management in the agri-food industry

2 days

Remote

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Nov

Online training - Fighting food fraud

The CTCPA offers you a training session on the subject: how to fight against food fraud?

2 days

Remote

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Dec

Online training - Strain library management and microbial identification

Join the Strain library management and microbial identification training course: field strain conservation

2 days

Remote

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Dec

Online training - Good laboratory practice

The CTCPA offers a training course on Good Laboratory Practice. The course is aimed at Production and R&D departments, laboratory technicians, laboratory staff, assistants and quality managers. Discover our other training courses: Food industry training courses, a comprehensive training catalog, CTCPA

2 days

Remote

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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 360° 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.