Excellence in the service of
the agri-food industry
CTA-CAM supports companies in the Cameroonian agri-food sector in improving their competitiveness, product quality and manufacturing processes.
Who we are
The Agri-Food Technical Center of Cameroon (CTA-CAM) is a private-law institution, created in November 2016 in Douala, entrusted with public service and interest missions.
Born from a Public-Private Partnership between the State of Cameroon and the private sector, with the support of the European Union and UNIDO, CTA-CAM has operated the best-equipped agri-food laboratory in Central Africa since 2022.
A strategic tool for the agri-food sector
As a support structure for the agri-food industry, CTA-CAM provides the State with relevant opinions and information for the sector's development, in line with the Growth and Employment Strategy Paper (DSCE).
It acts as an interface between research and industry, fostering the processing of local raw materials and strengthening the national industrial fabric.
Learn more about CTA-CAM →Areas of intervention
CTA-CAM operates across six key areas to strengthen the competitiveness and quality of Cameroon's agri-food sector.
Product quality
Assessment and improvement of the quality of locally made or imported agri-food products.
Technological processes
Improving production processes for better performance in productivity, energy use and safety.
GHP & GMP
Implementation of Good Hygiene and Manufacturing Practices in agri-food units.
Standards & regulation
Supporting companies in adopting national and international standards.
Regulatory watch
Continuous monitoring of global agri-food standards, regulations and market trends.
Training & outreach
Building skills through training initiatives and information outreach.
Structuring programs for the sector
Ongoing
With MINEPAT and UNDP
Support for agri-food SMEs through sector manuals and a reference catalog, deployed across several regions of the country.
ConvergeFood
OngoingWith UNIDO
Support for several agri-food value chains in coordination with the country's institutional stakeholders.
What we offer
Services tailored to the needs of SMEs, large companies and institutions in the agri-food sector.
🧪 Laboratory analysis
The best-equipped laboratory in Central Africa (since 2022) for comprehensive analysis of your raw materials and finished products.
📚 Professional training
Capacity-building sessions for SMEs and large companies in the agri-food sector.
💼 Technical assistance & consulting
Tailored support to upgrade your production units and improve your industrial performance.
📊 Studies & market research
Studies and market research to develop and promote Cameroonian agri-food exports.
They trust us
CTA-CAM works with leading national and international institutions.
Latest news
CTA-CAM's laboratory accredited by MINMIDT
Cameroon's Ministry of Mines, Industry and Technological Development recognizes CTA-CAM's laboratory as a conformity assessment body.
Learn more →CTA-CAM unveils its ambitions
The Chairman of the Steering Committee presented the Center's missions and results at a media event in Douala.
OSSP Operation — Crisis zones
Selected by UNDP as OSSP's technical arm, CTA-CAM supports 1,500 businesses affected by regional crises.
An agri-food business to support? An institutional project to build?
Contact CTA-CAM to discuss your needs in competitiveness, quality or project structuring.
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