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.
Treatment of by-products: The CTCPA supports the start-up Fungu'it in setting up a process to recover agricultural by-products and ferment them in a solid medium.
The CTCPA has helped start-up Fungu'it to set up a process for recycling agricultural by-products and fermenting them in a solid medium. Interview with Jeanne BAUDEVIN, Co-founder & Managing Director of Fungu'it.
Publication of the ISO 22002:2025 series: a new foundation for food safety
The fruit of several years' work by international standards bodies, the new ISO 22002:2025 series marks a milestone in food safety management.
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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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Oct31
OctTraining - 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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Oct30
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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Nov05
NovTraining - 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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Nov05
NovTraining - 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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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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Nov05
NovTraining - Internal auditor
The Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles offers you an internal auditor training in Nantes.
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Nov06
NovOnline training - ISO 22000: Food safety management system
Training on ISO 22000 : food safety management system proposed by the 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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Nov04
DecBlended 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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Nov06
NovOnline training - Mastering the freezing process
With the CTCPA, discover our freezing mastery training course to learn the best practices for ensuring 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 training courses: [...]
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Nov13
NovOnline 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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Nov14
NovTraining - Sterilization in flexible packaging
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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Nov14
NovOnline training - BRCGS Food Version 9: requirements and applications
The Technical Center for the Preservation of Agricultural Products offers you a BRC Food version 9 training: requirements and new features
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Nov21
NovTraining - Developing a cookie production business
Learn how to develop a cookie production business with the expertise of our dedicated cereal products team!
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Nov20
NovTraining - Fighting food fraud (Amiens, Nantes & Paris)
The CTCPA offers you a training session on the subject: how to fight against food fraud?
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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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Nov28
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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Nov28
NovCertification 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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Nov26
NovTraining - Cross-functional communication and management (Avignon & Nantes)
Improve your communication practices, develop cooperation, learn to convince and argue... !
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Nov27
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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Dec05
DecCertification 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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Dec03
DecTraining - 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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Dec03
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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Dec04
DecTraining - 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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Dec12
DecCertification course - Running a canning business (Avignon)
Learn how to run a canning business thanks to the Centre Technique de la Conservation des Produits Agricoles!
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Dec10
DecOnline 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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Dec10
DecOnline 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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Dec10
DecTraining - 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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Dec12
DecOnline 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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Dec12
DecOnline training - Fighting food fraud
The CTCPA offers you a training session on the subject: how to fight against food fraud?
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Jan31
DecTraining - 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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Jan31
DecTraining - Succeed in your integration process: being a tutor in the company
The CTCPA offers you a training to succeed your integration process by being a tutor in the company.
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Jan31
DecOnline 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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Jan31
DecOnline 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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Jan31
DecOnline 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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Jan31
DecTraining - Crimp adjustment and control
This training aims to provide you with theoretical and practical knowledge on the adjustment and control of crimping.
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Jan31
DecOnline 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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Jan31
DecOnline 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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Jan31
DecTraining - The basics of working in food production
Come and learn with the CTCPA the basics to work in food production. Contact us for any information request !
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Jan31
DecTraining - 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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Jan31
DecOnline training - Yeasts and molds in the food industry
CTCPA online training course on yeasts and molds in the food industry
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Jan31
DecTraining - Microbiology practical work: learning to handle in the laboratory
Come and train at the CTCPA with our food microbiology practical courses in our own laboratory in Avignon.
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Jan31
DecOnline training - ATP-MƩtrie: how to use it and interpret the results?
Join the ATP-MƩtrie training course: how to use it and interpret the results?
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Jan31
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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Jan31
DecTraining - Disinfection verification: from sampling to interpretation
Take part in our blended learning course (a mix of e-learning and virtual classes) Verification of disinfection: from sampling to interpretation
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Jan31
DecOnline training - Food microbiology cycle: from the basics to mastering sterilized products
The CTCPA offers you a complete course in food microbiology: from the basics to mastery of sterilized products.
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Jan31
DecTraining - Initial training for your cleaning operators
Join the initial training course for cleaning teams at the CTCPA in Nantes! You'll learn about cleaning protocols and products.
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Jan31
DecTraining - Food microbiology cycle: from the basics to mastering sterilized products
The CTCPA offers you a complete course in food microbiology: from the basics to mastery of sterilized products.
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Jan31
DecOnline 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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Jan31
DecOn-line training - Interpretation of microbiological analysis results and action 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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Jan31
DecOnline training - 4th range fruit and vegetable technology
Learn about the specific knowledge of 4th range fruits and vegetables with the CTCPA!
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Jan22
JanOnline 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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Jan23
JanOnline 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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Jan30
JanCertification 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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Jan26
MarOnline training - Taking action on food waste in the agri-food industry
The CTCPA invites you to join the training course "Taking action on food waste in the agri-food industry"! Combating food waste at every link in the chain is an important lever in the transition to a more sustainable food system. The French anti-waste law for a circular economy (Loi anti-gaspillage pour une Ʃconomie circulaire - AGEC) sets [...]
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Jan29
JanTraining - Formulating and making soups
Regulations, formulation, manufacturing, controls... you will know everything about the world of hot or cold soups!
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Feb19
MayBlended 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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Feb26
FebTraining - Jam making
Regulatory context, manufacturing process, roles of ingredients... learn how to make jam with the CTCPA!
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Feb27
FebOnline 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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Mar05
MarOnline 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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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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Mar20
MarCertification training - Running a canning business (Ludon-MƩdoc)
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 - 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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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
MarOnline 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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Mar19
MarOnline 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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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 Ā
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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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Mar27
MarTraining - Fruit processing
Learn about fruit processing at the CTCPA! Manufacturing processes, ingredients and functionality, regulations...
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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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Apr02
AprTraining - 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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Apr02
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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Apr02
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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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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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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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 - Working with meat products: cooked charcuterie, fine pastas, mousses, pâtés, cooked hams
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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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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Apr14
AprOnline training - Discover food microbiology!
No expertise in microbiology? The CTCPA offers you a training course to discover food microbiology!
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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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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 - 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
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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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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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 - 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 - Plastic materials and regulations: food contact
Training on plastics and food contract regulations 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 "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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June10
JuneTraining - Proximity management level 1
Identify your management style, learn to position yourself, improve your practices and adapt your behavior.
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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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June16
DecOnline 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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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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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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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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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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Oct06
OctTraining - Foreign body control
Detect, identify, prevent, act: this training aims to give you the keys to control foreign bodies.
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.



