Villafranco del Guadiana, Spain
CTAEX - Centro Tecnologico Agroalimentario de Extremadura
Extremadura agri-food technology centre with pilot scale tomato, fruit, oil and prepared food capability.
CTAEX (Centro Tecnológico Nacional Agroalimentario Extremadura) is a non-profit business association established in 2001 and located in Villafranco del Guadiana (Badajoz), Spain. The centre operates as a technology platform serving the regional and national agri-food sector, offering integrated support across research, product development, process control, analytical testing and training. Its infrastructure supports work in areas including thermal processing such as pasteurization, and the development and processing of fruit and vegetable products including canned vegetables and purees. CTAEX maintains quality systems aligned with UNE EN ISO 9001:2015 and pursues innovation management under UNE EN ISO 56001, with additional accreditation for cannabinoid analysis under ISO/IEC 17025. The centre operates 15 research lines, has developed over 500 projects, and manages 20 Regional Operating Groups. Its services include agricultural testing, sensory analysis, technological transfer, byproduct valorization and specialized analytical services for industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis. CTAEX is registered as a national technology centre and operates as a knowledge transfer office supporting agri-food competitiveness and food safety.
Capabilities
- Thermal
- Pasteurization
- Fruit & veg
- Canned vegetablesPurees
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