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.
DiscoverNEWS
CTCPA actions on food waste in 2026
Since January 1, 2021, all food industry operators must implement measures to combat food waste.
Preventing botulism risk: CTCPA supports professionals in the canning industry!
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty (MASA) reiterates the importance of preventing botulism risk in the manufacture of canned foods.
RMTs at the heart of agri-food innovation for the next five years
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty recently approved nine agri-food RMTs for a period of five years starting in January 2026.
CTCPA actions on food waste in 2026
Since January 1, 2021, all food industry operators must implement measures to combat food waste.
Reminder: CTCPA is here to help you navigate the regulatory changes coming into effect on July 1, 2026, regarding Listeria monocytogenes criteria in PAMs.
As a reminder, a regulatory change will come into effect on July 1, 2026, concerning the Listeria monocytogenes criterion in ready-to-eat foods (PAM*). CTCPA supports you with predictive microbiology and challenge tests.
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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
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Mar12
MarTraining - Autoclave operation and certification (Beauvais)
The CTCPA, expert in food preservation, offers you a complete training on the operation of food processing autoclaves.
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Mar12
MarTraining - Allergen management
Training on the management of allergens carried out by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products (CTCPA).
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Mar13
MarOnline training - Discover food microbiology!
No expertise in microbiology? The CTCPA offers you a training course to discover food microbiology!
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Mar17
MarOnline 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.
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Mar20
MarCertification training - Running a canning business (Ludon-Médoc)
Learn how to run a canning business thanks to the Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles!
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Mar17
MarOnline training - Fighting food fraud
The CTCPA offers you a training session on the subject: how to fight against food fraud?
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Mar17
MarOnline training - Optimizing water consumption in dairy processing
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.
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Mar17
MarOnline training - Optimizing water resource management: reduction and reuse
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.
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Mar17
MarTraining - Good hygiene practices
Good hygiene practices: Follow our training in Amiens and make your staff aware of the challenges of food safety.
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Mar19
MarTraining - Formulation and preparation of sterilized ready meals
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 [...]
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Mar19
MarTraining - Autoclave operation and certification (Avignon)
The CTCPA, expert in food preservation, offers you a complete training on the operation of food processing autoclaves.
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Mar19
MarOnline training - Eco-design your food products and packaging using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method
With this Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) training, learn to master this method and how to apply it with concrete cases.
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Mar20
MarOnline 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
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Mar16
AprBlended learning - Technical bootcamp for innovative agri-food start-up projects
Do you have an idea for a food start-up and want to turn it into a structured, credible project ready to conquer the market? The Technical Bootcamp for Innovative Project Developers is for you!
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Mar27
MarCertification course - Running a canning business (Beauvais)
Learn how to run a canning business thanks to the Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles!
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Mar26
MarTraining - Hygiene and first-level maintenance
Training on hygiene and maintenance of the first level proposed by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products.
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Mar25
MarTraining - Autoclave operation and certification (Nantes)
The CTCPA, expert in food preservation, offers you a complete training on the operation of food processing autoclaves.
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Mar26
MarTraining - Sauce formulation and production
The CTCPA offers you a complete training course dedicated to sauce formulation and production in Nantes! This course is also available in Avignon. The CTCPA offers you a complete training course to formulate and transpose a stable sauce into industrial production. From understanding the mechanisms involved in texture to the [...]
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Mar26
MarOnline training - Food defense: control your company's vulnerability
Food defense training: control the vulnerability of your company organized by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agri-Food Products.
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Mar27
MarTraining - Fruit processing
Learn about fruit processing at the CTCPA! Manufacturing processes, ingredients and functionality, regulations...
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Mar31
MarOnline training - BRCGS Packaging Materials version 7: requirements and application
The CTCPA offers you a "BRCGS Packaging Materials version 7: requirements and application" training course from the comfort of your own home! Discover our other training courses: Food industry training courses, a complete training catalog, CTCPA
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Mar31
MarOnline training - HARA: Applying the hazard and risk analysis method to the manufacture of food packaging
The CTCPA offers you a "HARA: Applying the hazard and risk analysis method to the manufacture of food packaging" training course at one of our sites! Discover our other training courses: Agri-food training courses, a comprehensive training catalog, CTCPA
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Mar01
AprTraining - Mastering cleaning and disinfection in the food industry
Training on the mastery of cleaning and disinfection offered by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products.
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Mar01
AprOnline 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.
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Mar31
MarBlended learning – Mastering the deep-freezing process in the food industry
With the CTCPA, discover the training course on mastering the freezing process to learn the best practices to ensure optimal quality of your products. 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 training courses [...]
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Apr02
AprOnline training – HACCP: implementation and updating
Learn to master the HACCP preparatory steps, to correct them according to the recommendations and to apply the good practices.
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Apr02
AprTraining - Developing a fresh or dry pasta production business
Want to master the pasta-making process? Find out how to develop a pasta production business with the CTCPA!
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Apr02
AprTraining - Determining nutritional values, independently, in application of the INCO regulation
Labeling rules are going to change dramatically in the coming years with the NEW European regulation INCO n° 1169/2011.
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Apr02
AprOnline 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.
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Apr07
AprOnline training - Microbiology of sterilized products
The technical center for the conservation of agricultural products offers you a training on the microbiology of canned products
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Apr06
AprTraining - Crimping and capping control
Training on the control of crimping and capping organized by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products.
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Apr30
JuneBlended learning - BPCS USA: Mastering heat treatments for exporting canned goods to the USA
The CTCPA offers you a BPCS (Better Process Control School) USA training course on heat treatment control for exporting canned goods to the USA. The Better Process Control School in FRENCH is a FLEXIBLE blended learning course (a mix of self-paced e-learning and 3 virtual classes with our expert in process control).
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Apr09
AprTraining - Hygienic design of equipment
Learn about the hygienic design of equipment with the CTCPA ! The CTCPA is a member of EHEDG France.
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Apr09
AprTraining - Formulation and preparation of pasteurized ready meals
The CTCPA offers training and preparation of pasteurized ready meals in Avignon and Nantes! This course can also be held in Beauvais. A comprehensive course on the preparation of pasteurized ready-made meals, covering product formulation, the technological aspects of heat treatment, packaging issues and the [...].
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Apr09
AprTraining - Technical criteria for choosing food packaging
Other needs, advice concerning your food packaging? Analyse - emballage alimentaire avec l'expertise du CTCPA Discover our other training courses: Formations agroalimentaire, un catalog complet pour se former, CTCPA
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Apr09
AprOnline 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.
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Apr13
AprOnline 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?
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Apr17
AprOnline 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.
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Apr22
AprOnline 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!
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Apr24
AprTraining - Key points for pasteurized products in the food industry
Come and learn with the CTCPA about the key points of pasteurization in the food industry. Contact us for more information!
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Apr28
AprTraining - Retraining for autoclave operation
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
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Apr30
AprTraining - EHEDG expert on hygienic design (Nantes)
EHEDG expert training course on hygienic design at the CTCPA in Nantes! Register now to attend this training course from April 28 to 30, 2026. The training course provides skills transfer on the hygienic design of equipment and processes for the food industry, in order to better meet the needs of consumers and distributors, taking into account current legislation and standards, but also anticipating future changes.
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Apr29
AprTraining - High-pressure treatment: principles, applications, regulations and prospects
Training on high pressure treatment: principles, applications, regulations and perspectives proposed by the CTCPA
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May06
MayTraining - Key points in industrial canning
Come and train with the CTCPA in the key points of industrial canning. Contact us for more information!
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May06
MayTraining - Thickeners and texturizers
Thickening and texturizing agents: a complete formation around starches, hydrocolloids, proteins and emulsifiers.
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May12
MayTraining - Good hygiene practices for maintenance teams
The technical center for the conservation of agricultural products offers training on good hygiene practices for maintenance teams.
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May20
MayOnline training - Microbiology of pasteurized products
Learn about the microbiology of pasteurized products with the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products.
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May21
MayTraining - Vegetalize your formulations with plant proteins
The CTCPA and SAYENS have joined forces to offer you an exclusive training course: Vegetalize your formulations with plant proteins!
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May21
MayTraining - Processing fruit into juice or nectar
Learn how to transform fruit into juice or nectar at the CTCPA! Manufacturing processes, ingredients and functions, regulations...
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May21
MayOnline training - Internal auditor
The Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles offers you an internal auditor training in Nantes.
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May28
MayTraining - Fine-tuning batch heat treatment schedules
Training in heat treatment scales in batch proposed by the CTCPA (Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products)
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May28
MayTraining - Proximity management level 1
Identify your management style, learn to position yourself, improve your practices and adapt your behavior.
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June03
JuneOnline 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
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June04
JuneTraining - Becoming an in-house trainer
The CTCPA offers you a training to build and run your internal training program. Sign up now !
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June04
JuneOnline 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
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June04
JuneOnline 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.
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June04
JuneTraining - Demystifying regulations on food contact materials
Training on how to demystify regulations on the food suitability of contact materials, led by the Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles.
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June12
JuneBlended learning - Sealing glass containers
Any other needs or advice concerning your food packaging? Analysis - food packaging with the expertise of the CTCPA With the VITAMIN'A project, France 2030 "Compétences et Métiers d'Avenir" dedicated to Agri/Agro training in the Greater Avignon area, the CTCPA confirms its commitment to training that is as close as possible to the needs of companies and [...]
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June09
JuneOnline training - Allergen management
Training on the management of allergens carried out by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products (CTCPA).
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June12
JuneOnline 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.
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June12
JuneOnline 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.
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June19
JuneCertification course - Running a canning business (Auch)
Learn how to run a canning business thanks to the Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles!
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June18
JuneTraining - Making a success of the professional interview
Understand the stakes and purposes of the professional interview for both the employee and the company with the CTCPA!
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June18
JuneTraining - 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
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June19
JuneTraining - How to preserve food products
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 [...]
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June24
JuneOnline training - Microbiology of fresh and frozen products
The technical center for the conservation of agricultural products offers training on the microbiology of fresh and frozen products.
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June26
JuneTraining - HACCP: Advanced level
Learn to master the HACCP preparatory steps, to correct them according to the recommendations and to apply the good practices.
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June24
JuneOnline training – Demystifying regulations on the food safety of contact materials
Training on how to demystify regulations on the food suitability of contact materials, led by the Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles.
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June25
JuneTraining - Pasteurization in flexible packaging and vacuum cooking
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.
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June02
JulTraining - 4th range fruit and vegetable technology
Learn about the specific knowledge of 4th range fruits and vegetables with the CTCPA!
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June01
JulOnline training - Metrology in the food industry
Training in metrology applied to the agri-food industry: what the technical center for the conservation of agricultural products offers.
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June01
JulOnline training - Sporulated bacteria in the food industry
Training on spore-forming bacteria in the food industry organized by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products.
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Jul03
JulOnline training - Food safety culture
Training on Food safety culture proposed by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products.
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Sep08
SepOnline 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
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Sep10
SepTraining - Formulating and making soups
Regulations, formulation, manufacturing, controls... you will know everything about the world of hot or cold soups!
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Sep11
SepTraining - Communicating and managing in a transversal function
Improve your communication practices, develop cooperation, learn to convince and argue... !
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Sep17
SepTraining - Foie gras: mastering the raw material, whole foie gras, block foie gras
Foie gras: mastering the raw material, whole foie gras, block of foie gras. Get trained with the CTCPA !
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Sep23
SepOnline training - Yeasts and molds in the food industry
CTCPA online training course on yeasts and molds in the food industry
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Sep24
SepOnline training - Formulation optimization and nutritional constraints
The CTCPA training allows you to acquire all the necessary skills to optimize your formulations.
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Sep02
OctOnline training - Microbiology of dairy products
Train in dairy microbiology with the CTCPA in your area! Thanks to this training, you'll be able to anticipate, analyze and control microbiological risks. Discover our other training courses: Agri-food training courses, a complete training catalog, CTCPA
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Oct06
OctTraining - Foreign body control
Detect, identify, prevent, act: this training aims to give you the keys to control foreign bodies.
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Oct08
OctTraining - Make your labels INCO-compliant and re-appropriate the rules of labelling
Labeling rules are going to change dramatically in the coming years with the NEW European regulation INCO n° 1169/2011.
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Oct13
OctOnline training - ISO 22000: Food safety management system
Training on ISO 22000 : food safety management system proposed by the CTCPA
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Oct28
OctTraining - How to 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
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Nov26
NovTraining - Lacto-fermentation: key points in the manufacture of plant-based products
The CTCPA offers you a training course on fermentation of vegetable products! Don't wait any longer to register
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.
The CTCPA in the region,
always a contact
close to you
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