About Cris Soufflet
The CRIS Soufflet Research Center in Nogent sur Seine leads biotechnology innovation for the Soufflet Group’s agri-food operations. Under InVivo Group ownership since 2021, the center provides:
- R&D services and agronomy consulting
- Beer recipe testing in the picobrewery
- Bioeconomy research initiatives
- Support for Soufflet’s agriculture and malt divisions
From its headquarters in Nogent sur Seine to partner facilities like CTIBiotech in Meyzieu, CRIS Soufflet advances agricultural biotechnology across France.
Frequently asked questions
CRIS (Group Soufflet Research & Innovation Center) provides these R&D services:
- Biotechnology Research
- Agro-industrial byproduct valorization
- Process development
- Product testing
- Innovation Support
- Beer recipe development
- Picobrewery testing
- Technical consulting
- Research Partnerships
- Industry collaborations
- Academic projects
- Technology transfer
CRIS maintains these research and development capabilities:
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CRIS operates from strategic locations in France:
Main Research CenterAvenue de la Grande Armée, 89
Paris, Île-de-France
France
Additional facilities include:
- Research Centers
- Nogent sur Seine bioeconomy hub
- Agriculture innovation facilities
- Partner Network
- InVivo Group locations
- Soufflet Group divisions
More details about Cris Soufflet
CRIS Soufflet: A leading research center in Paris
Located in the heart of Paris on Avenue de la Grande Armée, CRIS (Group Soufflet Research & Innovation Center) operates as the Biotechnology Research Center of the Soufflet Group. Since its integration into the InVivo Group in December 2021, the center has strengthened its position in the French research landscape.
Research and development capabilities
As a cosmetic lab and biotechnology center, CRIS Soufflet delivers R&D services across multiple sectors. Under the leadership of R&D Director Loïc Levavasseur, the center focuses on biotechnology innovation and the transformation of agro-industrial resources.
Services and expertise
- Biotechnology research and development
- Agro-industrial by-products valorization
- Product testing and validation
- Technical support and consulting
Strategic location and partnerships
Based in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, CRIS Soufflet benefits from its proximity to major research institutions and industry partners. The center maintains active collaborations with various divisions of the Soufflet Group, including Malteries Soufflet and Soufflet Agriculture.
Innovation and sustainability focus
CRIS Soufflet plays a central role in advancing bioeconomy initiatives in the Île-de-France region. The center regularly hosts industry meetings and contributes to sustainable development through its research programs and corporate social responsibility commitments.
Research applications
The center’s work extends across multiple sectors, from agricultural innovation to cosmetic development, supporting both internal projects and external client needs. The facility in Paris serves as a hub for testing and developing new solutions in biotechnology.







