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Celebrating high-pressure processing success
Hiperbaric, the world leader in high-pressure processing (HPP) equipment for the food and beverage industry, has announced the sale of its 50th Hiperbaric 525 HPP unit, marking the 50th unit sold in less than ten years and an annual growth rate of 20%.
igh-pressure processing is a non- thermal food processing method in which food and beverages, in their final packaging, undergo cold water and high pressure to inactivate foodborne bacteria. The process maintains freshness and nutrients without the need for preservatives. HPP extends shelf life, allowing companies to expand product distribution and reduce food waste. “We are excited to announce the sale of our 50th Hiperbaric 525 HPP unit,” said Andrés Hernando, CEO of Hiperbaric. “With increased consumer demand for fresh-tasting, preservative-free foods, HPP sales will continue to grow as the leading nonthermal food safety method for refrigerated foods.”
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HPP is a non-thermal technology used for the preservation of food and beverages. The method is based on applying high levels of pressure transmitted by water of up to 6,000 bar for a few seconds or minutes.
The Hiperbaric 525 is the largest and most productive HPP system in the world with a 525-litre (150-gallon) capacity and 380mm (15-inch) diameter. Its throughput is more than 7,000 pounds per hour, making it ideal for large manufacturers and third-party service providers, also known as tollers. HPP applications include meat products, juices and beverages, baby food, guacamole and avocado products, plant- based products, pet food, ready-to-eat meals, dairy and seafood products. The Hiperbaric 525 comes with Hiperbaric’s 24/7 service and support programme to keep businesses running smoothly. This includes diagnostic services, installation and commissioning, on-site repairs, spare parts and remote monitoring. Launched in 2013, the first Hiperbaric 525 machine was installed at Good Foods of Pleasant Prairie, a company that started its food production with HPP. Recent equipment improvements include a 14% productivity increase for a 6,000 bar – 87,000 psi, three-minute cycle, by reducing total cycle time. Additionally, automation
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has improved speed and efficiency and reduced workplace injuries. Currently, the machines are being used for tolling (36%); beverages (30%); meat (14%); fruit and vegetable products and dips (14%); and seafood (6%). Hiperbaric expects a more than 20% AGR (annual growth rate) in 2022 overall HPP equipment sales, thanks to customer demand. The 50th unit has been acquired by Suzanna’s Kitchen in Duluth, Georgia, US. Suzanna’s uses the Hiperbaric 525 to produce ready-to- eat meats, plant-based foods and other meal- kit components. The company owns now three Hiperbaric 525 units located in their state-of-the-art facilities.
“HPP has improved operations for food safety and reliability of refrigerated foods,” said John Fountain, director of facilities and engineering at Suzanna’s Kitchen, one of the premiere small food companies in the south east of the US. “Due to [the] extended shelf life, it has allowed us to expand our customer base.”
Past, present and future HPP represents the response of the food and beverage sector to the growing social
demand that demands products without additives, which are safer and more sustainable. HPP is a non-thermal technology used for the preservation of food and beverages. It is a method that is based on applying high levels of pressure transmitted by water of up to 6,000 bar for a few seconds or minutes, which manages to inactivate the microorganisms responsible for food spoilage and preserve the nutritional characteristics of the fresh product. This technology thus responds to the growing social demand for additive-free products, which are not eaten in isolation but are added to food to improve its preservation or its organoleptic properties. The implementation of this innovative technology has been experiencing constant growth in recent years, especially in North America where 47% of the market is located. Europe accounts for 25% of the global market, closely followed by Asia which generates 16% of business. South America and Oceania each represent 5%, and the presence in Africa of this technology is testimonial with 1% of the market. ●
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