Hiperbaric, a global leader in high-pressure processing (HPP) technology, has opened its new pilot plant facility, HPP Incubator Shanghai.
Located in Shanghai’s Free Trade Zone, the facility is equipped with an entry-level Hiperbaric 55 HPP system capable of processing up to 270 kg per hour. The HPP Incubator Shanghai will serve as a product development hub for food and beverage companies across Asia.
HPP is a non-thermal food preservation technique that uses ultra-high pressure, pure cold water to inactivate harmful pathogens and spoilage microorganisms in packaged foods. This natural process maintains the nutritional value, fresh flavors and textures of food and beverage products. According to the company, HPP can be used in the production of raw (non-thermally processed) pet food, while keeping all its organoleptic and nutritional properties intact, without the need for preservatives.
To lead this strategic initiative, Hiperbaric has appointed Jizhou Lei, Ph. D. as HPP Food Applications specialist. Lei earned her bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and a master’s degree in Food Science from Cornell University.
HPP Incubator to serve Asian market
The HPP Incubator Shanghai represents the company's commitment to fostering innovation in the Asian food and beverage sector, said Andrés Hernando, CEO of Hiperbaric. "Under Cloris Lei's leadership, we are already collaborating with several regional producers to advance their HPP product development initiatives."
The facility offers a comprehensive suite of complimentary services, including:
- Full-scale product trials using the Hiperbaric 55 HPP system
- Food science technical support for product development
- HPP packaging validation
- Processing parameters optimization
- Regulatory compliance guidance
- Shelf-life studies and validation support
"We're excited to see strong interest from regional food and beverage companies who are already utilizing our pilot plant facilities," said Lei. "Our team's extensive experience in HPP technology enables us to provide comprehensive support throughout the product development journey, from initial concept to market-ready products."
The pilot plant augments Hiperbaric's existing presence in China, where the company has operated since 2009. This new facility demonstrates Hiperbaric's ongoing commitment to the Asian market and its mission to advance HPP technology adoption in the region's food and beverage industry.
Adapted from a press release.
