Key data

Source: CCI Bretagne (survey conducted for Biotech Santé Bretagne) and the Chamber of Agriculture of Bretagne

HEALTH AND NUTRITION SECTOR

over 120 companies

over 6.000 jobs

5 billion € in revenue from health and nutrition in 2023

2 innovation centers

3 competitiveness clusters

AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRY

1 st region in France for the agri-food sector

21.6 billion € in revenue

including 13 billion € in revenue in 2023 coming from companies using biotechnological processes in all or part of their activities

1.115 companies

including over 300 companies using biotechnological processes in all or part of their activities

which create 28.000 jobs

Why Choose Bretagne

A pool of natural resources

As France’s leading region for agriculture and fishing, Bretagne offers access to a wide range of marine resources (seaweed, microalgae, fish), plant-based resources, and dairy products (Bretagne is the country’s top producer of dairy products).
These resources can be harnessed and developed, while the region’s thriving agri-food industry provides numerous opportunities to market your products.

To get a better idea of the scale of the industry:
– you can access a map of key Breton players in the agri-food industry here,
– and a map of key Breton players in the health sector here.

Cutting-edge research open to businesses

Research players specializing in health and nutrition work hand in hand with industry players.
The main R&D centers include:
– NuMeCan Institute,
– NAM2S (scientific interest group),
– IBSAM (Brest Institute for Health, Agri-Food and Materials),
– ORPHY Laboratory,
– ORPHANET, Regional Laboratory for Human Nutrition,
– INRAE with its Science and Technology of Milk and Egg Laboratory (STLO),
– Science of movement, sports, and health laboratory (M2S),
– ANSES Laboratory for Food Safety for Animal Health

A strong innovation dynamic

Several organizations support companies in their innovation projects:

European connections

Biotech Santé Bretagne, Valorial, Vegepolys Valley, Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique and Roscoff biological station are actively involved in European networks and projects, and promote collaborative initiatives.
The Noé Bretagne network, through the European Projects Platform (2 PE) Bretagne, brings together key Breton stakeholders involved in the development and support of European R&I projects. This network helps research units and companies access European funding opportunities more easily.

Talents & Innovation:
A skilled and committed workforce

  • Bretagne offers a wide range of advanced training programs in agri-food to prepare future professionals in health and nutrition (INRAE, Ifremer, l’ESIAB, Agro Rennes-Angers Institute, Universités). The NSA Master’s degree (Nutrition and Food Sciences) at the University of Rennes is particularly well-regarded for training future scientific managers in the fields of nutrition, nutraceuticals, food, and food sciences.
  • Bretagne is home to
    • National research organizations: CNRS, Ifremer, INRAE, IRSET, ANSES all connected to universities, university hospital centers, higher education institutions, and laboratory specialized in health and nutrition.
    • Biological resources centers: BrACySol, CIRM BIA, CRYOAQUA, UBOCC.
    • NAM2S scientific interest group (Nutrition, Food, Metabolism, Sport, and Health) brings together researchers, clinicians, and industry players in a multidisciplinary framework. Led by the NuMeCan Institute, this group strives for excellence in research on the dietary, environmental, behavioral, and metabolic determinants of health and chronic diseases affecting the liver and digestive system.
    • The « Aliments et Bien Manger » Chair, founded by the University of Rennes in partnership with 5 industry players, develops research at the crossroads of food sciences, health, environment, and social sciences, with the guiding principle of global health.
  • Centers supporting technological and technical innovation and platforms equipped with cutting-edge equipment are also present throughout the region. They contribute to a strong innovation dynamic focused on developing functional ingredients from marine and plant-based resources.These include Adria, INNOZH, IDmer, Vegenov, and CEVA, all brought together under the ACT Food federation.

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