Born from the world of seeds, in the service of the agricultural world

TAMIA PACK®, who are we?

Founded in 2019, TAMIA PACK® is a French company specialising in vacuum packing for seeds and food grains. An industrial venture built on practical seed expertise.

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Our story

TAMIA PACK®

A story born from a practical need

TAMIA PACK® was born from personal experience and reflection.

Its principal shareholder, ASUR Plant Breeding (a cereal breeder and seed producer based in the north of France), has been working for several years on innovative technologies to improve the efficiency of seed production processes, integrating societal, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

A research programme was launched in 2014 to address issues concerning seed conservation, with the ambition of finding the best way to preserve the germination quality of seeds during storage with lower energy costs.

Limiting energy expenditure during conditioning and storage is a commitment of TAMIA PACK® for both economic and environmental reasons.

Our process

Three areas of expertise

 

TAMIA PACK combines a set of complementary and recognised expertise: seed expertise, vacuum technology, and industrial equipment design.

This process was conceived in the mid-2010s by the French seed company ASUR Plant Breeding, keen to be able to store seeds for long periods. Scaling up to an industrial level was made possible by integrating complementary know-how:

Expertise in vacuum technology and high-barrier packaging, already supplied to demanding industries such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics by our partner BERNHARDT.

Expertise in the design of filling stations, supported by our partners CONDICONCEPT and BERNHARDT.

Our approach

From research to market :

a fast-paced story

In less than five years, the TAMIA PACK® process has moved from an experimental stage to industrial proof, and then to the creation of a dedicated company. A look back at the key steps.

2014-2016 : From experimentation to industrial proof

From 2014, trials aimed at improving seed conservation were initiated. In the spring of 2016, close to 6,500 tonnes of surplus seeds harvested were successfully vacuum-sealed, providing immediate proof of the process's industrial capacity.

Additional benefit

The batches were marketed in 2019 with the same germination quality. Unexpected bonus: the process also protects against insects and rodents, without insecticide or rodenticide, paving the way for organic farming.

2019-2026 : From the official creation of TAMIA PACK® to international recognition

Since its creation, TAMIA PACK has packaged more than
30,000 tonnes vacuum-sealed, in all types of formats and without borders.

The benefits of the process are recognised by both players in the agricultural sector and by technical institutes.

They trust us:

  • Clément Chabot

    Site Manager, RAGT

    We have vacuum-packed numerous varieties in 25 kg bags using TAMIA Box equipment

    To ensure the preservation of our G1 and G2 seeds, we have vacuum-packed numerous varieties in 25 kg bags using TAMIA Box equipment. I greatly appreciated the team's professionalism during this service, as well as the ease of use of the machine. I look forward to seeing the results over the coming months.

  • François Grenot

    Seed station manager at SOUFFLET AGRICULTURE

    Our need was to preserve these seeds in the best possible conditions

    In January 2021, TAMIA PACK visited our Nogent sur Seine site to vacuum-seal over 400 tonnes of cereal and rapeseed seeds, taking samples to monitor the germination rate of all batches. Our need was to store these seeds in the best possible conditions, potentially for two or even three growing seasons, allowing us to make savings by reducing our seed production plans. To date, the seeds have been stored perfectly, there are no additional storage costs, and the logistics involving 1200kg big bags are very easy to manage. We are so satisfied that we have renewed our trust in TAMIA PACK this year, 2022, with a new vacuum-sealing service for over 600 tonnes.

  • Dominique Hoffer

    Operations Director at SEMENCES DE FRANCE

    Vacuum technology represents a real innovation for us to protect and preserve

    Over these past few campaigns, we have used the services of TAMIA PACK. Vacuum technology represents a true innovation for us in protecting and preserving our high-value commercial seed stocks. We have appreciated the relationship with the TAMIA PACK team, who know the seed world perfectly.

  • Anne-Sophie Jouvenet

    Operations Manager, COCEBI

    I think it's a good innovation that has a mobile function.

    I think it's a good innovation with a mobile function. Why not offer it to our members too, for small batches or to scale up the process in a factory.

  • Emmanuel Radière

    Factory Manager EUROSEM in Soissons (02)

    This technology facilitates manufacturing management while preserving seed quality

    The SAFET'HY process offers a great deal of flexibility, allowing for a regular supply to the production line according to requirements. This preservation technology facilitates production management while clearly maintaining the quality of the seeds.

  • Guillaume Cazier

    Production and Supply Chain Manager ASUR PLANT BREEDING

    At ASUR Plant Breeding, they work partly on high-value hybrid cereal seeds.

    At ASUR Plant Breeding, we work on high-value hybrid cereal seeds. The initial investment in vacuum packing is covered by maintaining germination rates and the absence of management costs related to pest control, as well as the absence of electricity costs compared to using a cold room. This storage method guarantees good preservation with no losses, and for several years if necessary. Our seeds are protected, particularly from moisture. A real added value!

  • Frédéric Guilbert

    Seeds Manager at VALFRANCE

    We have decided to preserve our organic seed stocks with the TAMIA PACK® process.

    Following our last campaign, we decided to preserve our organic cereal seed stocks using TAMIA PACK's vacuum process. Our aim was to limit losses related to storage, and therefore our financial losses, with a chemical-free technology. We were very satisfied with the service provided by TAMIA PACK at the end of November in our Verneuil l’Etang factory in Seine et Marne. Since then, our on-site team checks the condition of the vacuum-sealed big bags daily, and they haven't moved at all. This is a real confirmation of the value of this technology, which already allows us to have significant volumes of good quality seeds to launch the next production campaign early. I am a big fan of this innovation and spontaneously recommend it to my professional contacts.

Our team

A field team that's closer to your needs

Small structure, great expertise. Each member of the TAMIA PACK® team brings precise know-how, serving a common mission: to deploy the TAMIA PACK® process with rigour and customer proximity.

  • Rémi LEFEBVRE

    TAMIA PACK® President

  • Frédéric ROUSSEAU

    Managing Director

  • Guillaume SAGER

    Operational Manager

  • Sylvie DISCONTIGNY

    Sales Administration

  • Emmanuel STERLIN

    Marketing and Communications Manager

  • Marie DESPIERRES

    Marketing and Communication