According to the FDA, “Americans consume on average 3,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day—nearly 50% more than the 2,300 mg limit recommended by federal guidelines for people 14 years and older.” This excess sodium sneaks into diets by way of packaged and prepared foods, as well as food service items, as a means for … Continued
ARLINGTON, TEXAS (OCTOBER 20, 2021) In 2014, Universal Pure acquired the assets of an outsourced high pressure processing (HPP) services provider in Coppell, Texas, providing the company and its customers with a strategic southwest location. The facility provided 24,000 square feet of total space and featured two 350 liter HPP systems. In Q2 2021, the … Continued
Universal Pure has been named a “2021 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Provider” by Food Logistics Magazine. “Over the last few years, third-party logistics (3PL) and cold storage providers have worked through a tumultuous time. Between trade wars, Brexit and the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, there has never been a greater need for 3PLs and … Continued
Mira Loma, CA (AUGUST 17, 2021) Universal Pure, the market leading provider of High Pressure Processing (“HPP”) and food safety solutions across the cold chain, expands to the West Coast with the opening of a new processing facility in Southern California. Opening early Fall 2021, the 30,000 square feet facility will feature two HPP processing … Continued
It’s no secret that pets aren’t just pets anymore. Pet owners today consider themselves pet parents – esteeming their four-legged friends to a human level. They’re family – and what do families do better together than eat good food? Premium pet food is definitely on trend. For today’s pet owner, it is of utmost importance … Continued
A Note from Jeff Williams Universal Pure CEO Reflecting on 2020 – This year has brought many challenges, not only to Universal Pure, but to the food supply chain as a whole. It is a year that has not only stretched us operationally, but has also demonstrated the resilience of our team and … Continued
We call it High Pressure Processing (HPP), but you might know it as High Pressure Pascalization, High Pressure Pasteurization, Cold Pasteurization, Cold Pressure Technology, High Pressure Technology, or even High Hydrostatic Pressure Processing. As Shakespeare’s Juliet says, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” … Continued
Many companies are turning to service providers that offer a one-stop shop approach for their cold chain needs. Cold chain services include cold storage, kitting, tempering, code dating and pre-pricing, in addition to other value-added solutions. According to the Refrigerated and Frozen Foods’ Industry Report, the cold food and beverage industry is experiencing a major … Continued
VILLA RICA, GA (July 17, 2019) – Universal Pure Holdings LLC (“Universal Pure”), the largest independent provider of high pressure processing services in North America and a portfolio company of Tilia Holdings, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Stay Fresh Foods LLC (“Stay Fresh”) as of July 1, 2019. The transaction combines two recognized … Continued
We’ve got a juicy piece of news to share. In April, one of our customers, Sofresco, celebrated the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility on our Malvern, Pa., campus. The company will be producing fresh juices and other products for the U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama markets. They also are partnering with Universal … Continued
