Institutional Partners

UMR PAM, Food and Microbiological Processes, aims to understand the physical, chemical, and biological phenomena that determine the quality of food and wine in order to develop new products and new food processing methods. For more information ...

UMR SayFood – Bioproduct and Food Engineering
Analytical chemistry, modeling (transfer processes), barrier properties, bio-based compostable packaging, life cycle assessment (LCA), multi-criteria evaluation. For more information ...

UMR IATE – AgroPolymer Engineering & Emerging Technologies
Design of biodegradable materials for agriculture and food packaging, assessment of biodegradation, end-of-life analysis of materials, and microplastics analysis. For more information ...

UMR MICALIS – Food Microbiology & Health
Food safety (pathogenic and spoilage bacteria), cytotoxicity testing of new materials, food microbiota, gut-on-chip technology. For more information ...

UMR CTM – Center for Translational and Molecular Medicine
Assessment of food contaminants and risks related to food contact materials (FCMs). Hosts Packtox, the first French platform dedicated to the chemical safety of FCMs. For more information ...

UMR PIMM – Processes and Engineering in Mechanics & Materials
Extrusion, co-extrusion, coating, design of polymers with gas barrier properties, study of the relationship between processing, structure, and final properties. For more information ...

ICB – Carnot Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Burgundy
Physical chemistry of interfacial phenomena: adsorption, surface chemical reactions, and material diffusion. For more information ...

ICMUB – Institute of Molecular Chemistry of the University of Burgundy
Sustainable chemistry, catalysis, and development of biodegradable polymers and biocomposite materials. For more information ...

UMR IMP – Polymer Materials Engineering
Synthesis, characterization, and properties of polymers (particularly barrier properties), end-use applications. This unit specializes in reactive extrusion for mechanical recycling and decontamination. For more information ...

LUBEM – University Laboratory of Biodiversity & Microbial Ecology
Predictive microbiology, study of microbiota under modified atmosphere, risk assessment, high-throughput molecular analysis (proteomics, metabolomics). For more information ...

LEGO – Western Laboratory of Economics and Management
Consumer behavior, sustainable food, analysis of economic systems. For more information ...
Technical Centres

ACTALIA
Microbiological food safety, challenge testing, shelf-life validation, study of microbial ecosystems. For more information ...

ADRIA
R&D, analysis, training, and consulting for the food industry; specialized in predictive microbiology, co-culture modeling, gas transfer, and determination of shelf-life dates; hosts the Sym’Previus platform.. For more information ...

AERIAL
Applied research, expertise, and training in microbiological food safety, packaging-gas-food interactions, and predictive microbiology tools; co-leads the National Technological Network RMT QUALIMA with ACTALIA. For more information ...

APESA – Technological Resource Center
Eco-innovation, certified biodegradability assessment (TÜV AUSTRIA), waste recovery, support in safety and regulatory compliance; equipped with a 500 m² experimental platform. For more information ...

LNE – National Laboratory of Metrology and Testing
Safety and quality of industrial products; research on food contact materials to improve their compliance and safety. For more information ...
Industrial Partners

Wipak
A family-owned company (part of the Wihuri Group), specialized in processing polymers and paper laminates (15,000 tons/year, €80 million in revenue). Strong innovation strategy, notably with the Greenchoice range offering sustainable solutions. For more information ...

Lactips
A young French company producing an innovative thermoplastic made from proteins, 100% bio-based, biodegradable in all environments, and water-soluble—completely plastic-free. For more information ...

Air Liquide
A global leader in gases and technologies for Industry and Healthcare. Develops sustainable materials tailored for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) to optimize food preservation. For more information ...

Ahlstrom
A global leader in fiber-based packaging materials. Develops sustainable solutions such as compostable packaging for the agri-food industry. For more information ...

GBCC – Green Business & Consulting Company
Engineering and technical studies on biomaterials and recycled materials (traditional polymers, bio-based and biodegradable materials with barrier properties), expertise in life cycle assessment (LCA) and regulatory compliance. For more information ...