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
Making canned snails: key considerations
Are you planning to produce canned snails, or are you already in the business? Certain technical and regulatory requirements are essential to ensure your products comply with standards and can be safely brought to market.
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.
Biscuit Factory: The CTCPA is assisting Mon Pātit Crush in growing its business and refining its recipes
The CTCPA is assisting Mon Ptit Crush in expanding its cookie business and refining its recipes.
Work is currently underway on a national anti-waste certification program for the food processing industry
The work launched in 2026 on the future national "anti-food waste" label for the agri-food industry marks a new phase in the development of initiatives to reduce food waste.
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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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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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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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May05
MayTraining ā Water Resource Management and Conservation
Formation 100% financĆ©e pour les TPE/PME <50 personnes Ć©ligibles OCAPIAT. Formation proposĆ©e par le CTCPA sur la gestion de l'eau avec pour objectif de connaĆ®tre l'utilisation et la rĆ©utilisation de l'eau et la maĆ®trise de diffĆ©rents paramĆØtres.
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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 Technical Center for Agricultural Product Preservation offers an online training course for internal auditors.
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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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May27
MayTraining - 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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May29
MayOnline 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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June05
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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June05
JuneCertification training - Running a canning business (Ludon-MĆ©doc)
Learn how to run a canning business thanks to the Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles!
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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 materialsĀ
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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June05
JuneOnline 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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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 "CompƩtences et MƩtiers 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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June11
JuneTraining - 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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June11
JuneOnline 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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June11
JuneTraining - Jam making
Regulatory context, manufacturing process, roles of ingredients... learn how to make jam with the CTCPA!
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June11
JuneTraining - 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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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 nĀ° 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 nĀ° 1169/2011.
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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 ā Demystifying regulations on the food safety of contact materialsĀ
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 - 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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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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June25
JuneTraining - 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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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
JulTraining - Autoclave operation and authorization (Auch)
The CTCPA, expert in food preservation, offers you a complete training on the operation of food processing autoclaves.
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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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Jul10
JulCertification course - Running a canning business (Nantes)
Learn how to run a canning business thanks to the Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles!
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Sep04
SepOnline training - Discover food microbiology!
No expertise in microbiology? The CTCPA offers you a training course to discover food microbiology!
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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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Sep08
SepTraining ā Water Conservation and Reuse in the Food Industry
Formation 100% financĆ©e pour les TPE/PME <50 personnes Ć©ligibles OCAPIAT. Formation proposĆ©e par le CTCPA sur la gestion de l'eau avec pour objectif de connaĆ®tre l'utilisation et la rĆ©utilisation de l'eau et la maĆ®trise de diffĆ©rents paramĆØtres.
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Sep09
SepTraining ā Dry cured meats
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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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 - Optimizing cleaning in dairy and food processing
Formation proposĆ©e par le CTCPA sur la transformation laitiĆØre et alimentaire, avantage OCAPIAT pour les TPE et PME <50 salariĆ©s !
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Sep24
SepTraining - 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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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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Sep29
SepOnline training - Optimizing water consumption in dairy processing
Formation 100% financĆ©e pour les TPE/PME <50 personnes Ć©ligibles OCAPIAT. Formation proposĆ©e par le CTCPA sur la gestion de l'eau avec pour objectif de connaĆ®tre l'utilisation et la rĆ©utilisation de l'eau et la maĆ®trise de diffĆ©rents paramĆØtres.
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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 Ā
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Sep01
OctTraining ā Implementing the health control plan
The CTCPA organizes a training course with the objective of teaching you how to set up a sanitary control plan.
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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 nĀ° 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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Nov20
NovCertification 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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Nov19
NovTraining - Internal auditor
The Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles offers you an internal auditor training in Avignon.
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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
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Nov02
DecTraining ā 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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Dec03
DecTraining - Internal auditor
The Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles offers you an internal auditor training in Nantes.
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Dec02
DecTraining ā Managing Allergen Risks: Implementing an Action Plan
Training on the management of allergens carried out by the Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products (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.
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
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FOODLAB
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Dijon
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Mont de Marsan
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Bourg-en-bresse
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Avignon
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Auch
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Afternoon: 1:30 pm to 6 pm
Amiens
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Nantes
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