IFPC is the applied research institute working for the French cider sector. It conducts research and innovation programmes for the benefit of businesses in the sector, ranging from agricultural production to processing, with the objective of enhancing competitiveness and sustainable development. It is recognised for its excellence through the official qualification of Agricultural Technical Institute (ITA) and Agro-industrial Technical Institute (ITAI). Fifteen highly qualified staff, based on two stations, contribute tothe institute’s missions, which comprise in particular the creation of technical references, the development of innovations and the coordination of partners in collective research and development programmes.
