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PMMI
THE ASSOCIATION FOR PACKAGING AND PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES
PACKAGING UNDER PRESSURE
NAVIGATING PRODUCTION LINE CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTING
HIGH PRESSURE PROCESSING FOR PRODUCE PACKAGING
In the ever-evolving
By Tom Egan
PMMI
landscape of food
t e chnol og y, high
pressure processing
(HPP) has emerged
as a transformative
method, particularly
r e v o l u t io n i z i n g
produce packaging.
Aided by the upsurge
in demand for readyto-eat
foods and longer shelf life of food
products, the global HPP foods market
is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.6%
between 2024 and 2032, according to
Expert Market Research.
HPP, a non-thermal pasteurization
technique, utilizes intense pressure
rather than heat to deactivate harmful
pathogens present in food products.
Applied in a controlled environment, the
process subjects food items to pressures
of up to 87,000 pounds per square inch
(psi) or higher for a few seconds to
several minutes. This pressure, equal
to the force exerted at the bottom of
the ocean's deepest trench, effectively
eliminates bacteria, viruses, yeast and
mold without compromising the food's
freshness or quality.
When it comes to produce packaging,
HPP presents a game-changing solution.
The technology helps enhance the
safety and durability of fresh fruits
and vegetables, minimizing the need for
preservatives and additives. By subjecting
the produce to immense pressure, HPP
eradicates spoilage-causing organisms,
thereby significantly extending the shelf
life of these perishable items.
One of the primary advantages of
HPP in produce packaging is its ability
to maintain the nutritional content and
natural flavors of fruits and vegetables.
Unlike traditional methods that may
compromise the nutrit ional value
through exposure to high temperatures,
HPP preserves the vitamins, minerals
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HPP holds promise for revolutionizing produce packaging, but its implementation poses specific challenges for processors. Photo courtesy of PMMI.

January/February 2024

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of January/February 2024

The Process
Keeping it fresh
Machine evolution
From farm to can
Advantages of AI
PMMI
Industry Insider
Upcoming Events
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January/February 2024 - The Process
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January/February 2024 - Keeping it fresh
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January/February 2024 - Machine evolution
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January/February 2024 - From farm to can
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January/February 2024 - Advantages of AI
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January/February 2024 - PMMI
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