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
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.
PACK_AGB PROJECT: taking better account of the environmental impact of food packaging
Discover how packaging has been improved in AGRIBALYSE® through the "PACK_AGB" project.
Call for expressions of interest in the "Emballali" project (Innovative collective solution for food packaging)
Call for expressions of interest "Emballali" project (Innovative collective solution for food packaging)
In-house training: the CTCPA assists ISA Groupe with the operationalization of their 4th range plant product processing workshop.
The CTCPA supported ISA Groupe in the operationalization of their 4th range vegetable product processing workshop. A look back at the experience with Franck ROCHER, Technical Department Coordinator, and Julien MARECHAL, Vegetable Production Manager.
Research & development: the CTCPA supports startup Edonia in scaling up its first innovative spirulina-based ingredient to industrial scale!
The CTCPA supported startup Edonia with an expertise unit, followed by a Research & Development (R&D) program, with a view to scaling up the manufacturing process for its innovative spirulina-based protein ingredient. Interview with Nicolas IRLINGER, Edonia's Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
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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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Mar04
AprCertification 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!
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Apr01
AprTraining - High pressure treatment (Avignon & Nantes)
Training on high pressure treatment: principles, applications, regulations and perspectives proposed by the CTCPA
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Apr02
AprOnline training - Mastering the freezing process
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 [...]
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Apr03
AprTraining - Hygienic design of equipment (Nantes & Avignon)
Learn about the hygienic design of equipment with the CTCPA ! The CTCPA is a member of EHEDG France.
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Apr03
AprTraining - 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)
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Apr03
AprTraining - Technical criteria for choosing food packaging (Bourg-en-Bresse)
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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Apr03
AprOnline training - Optimizing cleaning in dairy and food processing
Formation proposée par le CTCPA sur la transformation laitière et alimentaire, avantage OCAPIAT pour les TPE et PME <50 salariés !
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Apr03
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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Apr04
AprOnline 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.
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Apr04
AprTraining - 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.
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Apr11
AprCertification 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!
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Apr08
AprOnline training - ISO 22000: Food safety management system
Training on ISO 22000 : food safety management system proposed by the CTCPA
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Apr09
AprTraining - 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.
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Apr08
AprTraining - 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.
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Apr10
AprTraining - Determining nutritional values independently in compliance with the INCO regulation (Avignon)
Labeling rules are going to change dramatically in the coming years with the NEW European regulation INCO n° 1169/2011.
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Apr17
AprTraining - Jam-making (Avignon & Beauvais)
Regulatory context, manufacturing process, roles of ingredients... learn how to make jam with the CTCPA!
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Apr24
AprTraining - 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. [...]
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Apr25
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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May06
MayTraining - Local management level 1 (Avignon)
Identify your management style, learn to position yourself, improve your practices and adapt your behavior.
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May06
MayOnline 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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May13
MayOnline 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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May16
MayCertification course - Running a canning business (Dijon)
Learn how to run a canning business thanks to the Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles!
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May14
MayOnline 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
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May15
MayTraining - Thickeners and texturizers (Avignon, Bordeaux & Nantes)
Thickening and texturizing agents: a complete formation around starches, hydrocolloids, proteins and emulsifiers.
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May15
MayTraining - 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).
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May16
MayTraining - 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.
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May14
MayTraining - 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.
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May16
MayOnline 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.
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May20
MayTraining - 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.
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May21
MayTraining - 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 [...]
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May21
MayTraining - Becoming an in-house trainer (Avignon & Nantes)
The CTCPA offers you a training to build and run your internal training program. Sign up now !
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May22
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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June06
JuneTraining - Developing a cookie production business (Nantes & Beauvais)
Learn how to develop a cookie production business with the expertise of our dedicated cereal products team!
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June06
JuneCertification 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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June02
JuneOnline 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.
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June04
JuneTraining - 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
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June03
JuneTraining - 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.
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June03
JuneOnline 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
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June06
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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June06
JuneOnline 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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June05
JuneOnline 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
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June06
JuneTraining - 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.
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June10
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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June12
JuneTraining - 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.
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June12
JuneTraining - Formulation optimization and nutritional constraints (Amiens & Avignon)
The CTCPA training allows you to acquire all the necessary skills to optimize your formulations.
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June03
DecTraining - 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).
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June18
JuneTraining - Successful job interviews (Avignon)
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 - 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.
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June19
JuneTraining - 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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June20
JuneTraining - 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.
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June19
JuneTraining - 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 [...]
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June19
JuneTraining - 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.
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June19
JuneTraining - Microwave treatment (Avignon)
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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June25
JuneOnline 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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June27
JuneTraining - 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.
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June26
JuneTraining - 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.
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Jul02
JulOnline 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.
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Jul03
JulTraining - 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
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Jul11
JulCertification 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!
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Jul09
JulTraining - 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 [...]
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Jul10
JulTraining - Cross-functional communication and management (Avignon & Nantes)
Improve your communication practices, develop cooperation, learn to convince and argue... !
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August28
AugustTraining - Fruit processing (Avignon, Bordeaux & Nantes)
Learn about fruit processing at the CTCPA! Manufacturing processes, ingredients and functionality, regulations...
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Sep08
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 n° 1169/2011.
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Sep18
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 !
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Sep16
SepTraining - Foreign body control (Amiens, Avignon & Nantes)
Detect, identify, prevent, act: this training aims to give you the keys to control foreign bodies.
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Sep24
SepOnline 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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Sep24
SepTraining - 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.
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Oct01
OctOnline 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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Oct03
OctOnline 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
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Oct30
OctTraining - 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.
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Nov21
NovOnline training - Legionella risk management in the food industry
CTCPA online training course on Legionella risk management in the agri-food industry
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Dec03
DecOnline training - Strain library management and microbial identification
Join the Strain library management and microbial identification training course: field strain conservation
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Dec11
DecOnline 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
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
Paris
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Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
Afternoon: 1:30 pm to 6 pm
FOODLAB
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Afternoon: 1:30 pm to 6 pm
Dijon
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Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
Afternoon: 1:45 pm to 6 pm
Mont de Marsan
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Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
Afternoon: 1:30 pm to 6 pm
Bourg-en-bresse
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Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
Afternoon: 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Avignon
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Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
Afternoon: 1:45 pm to 6 pm
Auch
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Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
Afternoon: 1:30 pm to 6 pm
Amiens
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Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
Afternoon: 1:45 pm to 6 pm
Nantes
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Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
Afternoon: 1:45 pm to 6 pm