Research and innovation in animal nutrition
Making science a lever for performance and sustainability for the livestock sectors.
At the heart of the CCPA Group’s strategy, R&I puts science at the service of the livestock sectors to develop high-performance, responsible, and sustainable nutritional solutions.
Founded in 1966, the CCPA Group was born from a desire to pool resources and research capabilities in animal nutrition. This commitment continues to guide our actions: developing and sharing knowledge, constantly innovating, and cultivating an approach based on listening, analysis, science, and partnerships.
Each year, we mobilize multidisciplinary teams and invest in applied research programs, field trials, and scientific partnerships to advance animal nutrition in a measurable and sustainable way.
Key figures
- 2 experimental stations
- 5 analytical laboratories
- 70 in vivo trials per year
- 18 scientific communications per year
Thanks to our nutritionists, formulators, and livestock technicians, we transform research results into concrete solutions adapted to field realities.
This collaborative approach allows us to meet current challenges: zootechnical and economic performance, sustainability, emission reduction, and animal welfare.
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Improving the competitiveness and resilience of farms
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Reducing the environmental impact of animal production
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Supporting zootechnical performance while respecting animal welfare
We believe innovation is the ingredient to your performance
The R&I strategy, a lever for sustainable performance
A major lever for differentiation, complementary to its CSR commitment and its commitment to operational excellence, the CCPA Group’s R&I strategy is structured around three axes to meet our customers’ challenges.
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Performance and competitiveness of the sectors
Improving feed efficiency, perfecting feed formulation and feeding programs, and developing digital decision-support tools to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of the livestock sectors.
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Nutrition-Health and sustainability
Contributing to more responsible production by reducing the use of antibiotics and chemical molecules, designing feeding programs adapted to critical physiological stages, and limiting animal emissions: concrete levers of action mobilized through our expertise in functional ingredients.
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Quality of finished products
Evaluating and controlling the impact of animal nutrition on the quality of meat, milk, and eggs, and giving them functional properties to meet the requirements of the sectors and consumer expectations.
An integrated research system on an international scale
The CCPA Group’s research system is based on a solid and international scientific infrastructure:
- 2 experimental stations: Euronutrition in France and Sanuren in Mexico
- 5 laboratories specialized in animal nutrition analysis and applied research: Artémis (France), Science2U (Portugal), Nutega (Spain), CCPA Turkey (Turkey), and Euro-Nutec (Mexico)
- A network of over 300 multi-species reference farms
- A subsidiary dedicated to livestock data collection: Kumulus
This system is complemented by a network of university and technical partners, allowing for the deployment of ambitious research programs and the conduct of in vitro and in vivo trials.
Scientific research structured around four complementary areas
These research areas are part of Enhanced Nutrition, a comprehensive and integrated approach that combines our expertise and understanding of living organisms with the most advanced technologies to offer solutions and services that are increasingly effective, sustainable, and personalized.
Since 2025, the CCPA Group’s Research & Innovation division has been organized around four complementary areas, drawing on high-level scientific and technical expertise.
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Optimizing feed efficiency by relying on the study of animals’ physiological needs, knowledge of the nutritional value of raw materials, and their integration into formulation strategies.
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Identifying, characterizing, and promoting natural active ingredients derived from plant-based raw materials.
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Developing digital decision-support tools and ensuring the monitoring and management of field trials within our network of reference farms.
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Performing Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) of our solutions and contributing to the reduction of the environmental footprint of animal production.