Applied research projects

European project OPTIFEL (2016–2019): Optimsed food products from fruits and vegetables for elderly population and measure of their sensory performances.

Interregional project CICHROM (2014-2017): Colour of cider products and perceptions by consumers.

Régional project VSS (2014-2017): Perception of sulfite-free wines by the consumers.

AlterQual (2014-2018) in collaboration with CTIFL: Finding genetic and biochemical markers to breed carrots gathering resistance to pathogenic agents, organoleptic and nutritional qualities.

Numerous projects in collaboration with private companies

Validation of new varieties of fruits and vegetables

Evaluation of new cultivars of ornamental plants

Sensory position of wine compared to competitors

Identification of barriers and strategies to raise consumer acceptance of new products

PhD theses

	Mathieu Mingioni, Impact of flavour interactions in a food matrix on perception, preferences and eating pleasure of elderly population. Referring : i.maitre @ groupe-esa.com (i.maitre @ groupe-esa.com)
	Sandra Beauchet, Conception of a simplified method that combines evaluation of the environmental impact by LCA method and evaluation of a product quality; application to viticultural systems. Referring : f.jourjon @ groupe-esa.com (f.jourjon @ groupe-esa.com)
	Ronan Symoneaux, Building of the tasting equilibrium of ciders by understanding the role of polyphenols in sensory perception. Referring : r.symoneaux @ groupe-esa.com (r.symoneaux @ groupe-esa.com)
	Morgan Garbez, Architecture and visual quality of a lignified ornamental bush: rose bush. Referring : gilles.galopin @ agrocampus-ouest.fr (gilles.galopin @ agrocampus-ouest.fr)