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CARIF SAS Manufacturer of ingredients for the flour industry
a healthy dose of expertise
CARIF, a developer of solutions for the bread and pastry industry, showcases its know-how and expertise. Our company upholds strong values and is committed to a corporate social responsibility (CSR) charter.
Our values, our commitments, our expertise
A respected tradition and know-how
Our values, our commitments, our expertise
A respected tradition and know-how
For CARIF, the hallmark of a food product is tradition, regardless of whether it is produced using artisanal or industrial methods.
This tradition is upheld in every country around the world where CARIF operates.
Resources, expertise, and quality
The success and commitments of
CARIF
Resources to meet objectives
The group's Research and Development division consists of two centers of excellence that enable it to continually push the boundaries.
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Within the Carif Group’s R&D teams, engineers and industry professionals collaborate to create innovations that meet consumer expectations.
The Toulouse laboratory, established in 1988, focuses on research and studies related to cereals and bread-making, as well as the formulation of pastries, cookies, and ice cream, and on research into aromas and flavors.
The Nantes laboratory, established in 2012, is dedicated to applying new processes, developing new samples, and testing ingredients in both industrial and artisanal production processes. Finally, it develops new preservation methods.
Quality at all levels
For the CARIF Group, quality is a management priority—a unifying value that drives all our entities, employees, and products... right down to our customers.
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Each batch is analyzed, and the final product is put back into production.
Quality and Sustainability Management System: rigorous quality policy, crisis management, and monitoring of food safety, traceability, charters and guides for good hygiene practices and HACCP, ISO 22000 and FSSC (Food Safety System Certification 22000) systems.
Regulatory Affairs: regulatory monitoring, validation of product labeling and claims.
Customer Service: A dedicated link between the Carif Group, its consumers, and its customers.
Expertise across the entire industry
Driven by a commitment to taste and quality, the CARIF Group is structured to maintain full control over the supply chain and ensure the highest quality for its consumers.
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Knowledge of raw materials and ingredients: selection, quality defined by analysis, safety and associated analytical expertise.
Sensory and microbiological characterization in the case of biotechnologies.
Legislative watch
Knowledge of formulation and production methods.
Sensory characterization of raw materials and finished products.
Industrial transfer, technical support and inter-plant process coordination.
Our production line
High capacity and adaptability
Today, we look to the future with confidence as we serve our current and future customers. Our production line is capable of adapting to every customer request. We are ready to serve all markets, whether in France, Europe, or internationally.
SOME FIGURES:
Production capacity: 20,000 T
Control analyses: 20,400 in-house and per year
Raw material references: 600
Product references: 450
A standardized production
Our products (improvers, mixes and premixes) are entirely under the control of QUALITY standards for which we are certified: ISO 22000 and FSSC (Food Safety System Certification 22000).
Competitiveness and flexibility
Our production facilities have been upgraded to incorporate all the latest equipment and maintain a high degree of flexibility. As a result, we are able to meet stringent specifications, such as organic standards, allergen requirements, flavor profiles, and the production of both savory and sweet products, as well as ensuring the absence of cross-contamination.
22 secure production lines
Located in 4 separate factories for better safety with production ranging from kilo to several ton-hours, our workstations for personnel are constantly adapted and improved.
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+33 (05) 62 89 21 20
Find us
ZAC de la Violette - P.O. Box 24131,
, 31240 L'UNION, FRANCE