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
New version 2025: Guide to food waste diagnosis in the food industry
The CTCPA and Pact'Alim wanted to propose a common, simple and easily scalable methodology for the agri-food industry.
Testimonial: Guide to food waste diagnosis in the food industry
Testimony of Jessica PETIT RECKE, Regulatory & Nutrition Manager - Euralis Group.
INCYVIE PROJECT LOT 2: 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 AGRIBALYSEĀ® through the "InCyVie" project, co-financed by ADEME.
Thermal process: The CTCPA is helping Ma Marmite Thai to implement thermal processes for its sauces and first pre-production runs.
The CTCPA supported Ma Marmite Thai in setting up thermal processes for its sauces and pre-production runs in the FoodLab. Interview with Claire RONCĆ, co-founder of Ma Marmite Thai.
Our CSR Charter 2025: a collective and lasting commitment
Because environmental, social and economic issues are at the heart of the changes taking place in our sector, the CTCPA is fully committed to a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) approach.
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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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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 ā 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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June26
JuneTraining - 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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June04
JulCertification 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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Jul02
JulTraining - 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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Jul02
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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Jul02
JulOnline training ā 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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AugustTraining - Fruit processing (Avignon, Bordeaux & Nantes)
Learn about fruit processing at the CTCPA! Manufacturing processes, ingredients and functionality, regulations...
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Sep02
SepTraining - 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.
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Sep04
SepOnline 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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Sep12
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!
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Sep09
SepOnline 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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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 nĀ° 1169/2011.
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Sep09
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.
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Sep11
SepTraining - 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!
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Sep15
SepTraining - 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 [...].
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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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Sep17
SepOn-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
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Sep18
SepTraining - 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.
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Sep18
SepTraining - BRCGS Packaging Materials version 7: requirements and application
The CTCPA offers you a "BRCGS Packaging Materials version 7: requirements and application" 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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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 - 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.
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Sep24
SepTraining - Dry cured meats (Auch)
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.
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Oct01
OctOnline training - ATP-MĆ©trie: how to use it and interpret the results?
Join the ATP-MĆ©trie 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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Oct10
OctBlended learning - Closing glass containers in the food industry
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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Oct07
OctTraining - 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 [...]
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Oct07
OctOnline training - Discover food microbiology!
No expertise in microbiology? The CTCPA offers you a training course to discover food microbiology!
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Oct07
OctOnline training ā 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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Oct08
OctOnline 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 Ā
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OctTraining - Working with meat products: cooked charcuterie, fine pastas, mousses, pĆ¢tĆ©s, cooked hams (Auch)
Would you like to learn how to work with cooked meats, fine pastas, mousses, pĆ¢tĆ©s 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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OctTraining - Development of continuous heat treatment schedules for pumpable 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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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 nĀ° 1169/2011.
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Nov04
NovTraining - How to audit my suppliers (Avignon)
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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Nov07
NovTraining - Microbiological shelf life of foods (Avignon)
The CTCPA offers you a training on the microbiological shelf life of foods and how to determine it.
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Nov19
NovOnline 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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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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Nov21
NovOnline training - Fighting food fraud
The CTCPA offers you a training session on the subject: how to fight against food fraud?
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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 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
Paris
We welcome you
Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
Afternoon: 1:30 pm to 6 pm
FOODLAB
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Morning : 08h30 to 12H30
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