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
In October we kicked off our first ever HPP Summit Series of monthly webinars. Every month we will spotlight expert speakers from the food, beverage, and HPP industry. Each session will be live and interactive, including speaker Q&A sessions. Following the webinars, we will provide an on-demand version to all attendees. We are excited to … Continued
In October we kicked off our first ever HPP Summit Series of monthly webinars. Every month until October 2019, we will spotlight expert speakers from the food, beverage, and HPP industry. Each session will be live and interactive, including speaker Q&A sessions. Following the webinars, we will provide an on-demand version to all attendees. We … Continued
With many grocery stores developing their own private label brands, the competition is rising among these retailers to differentiate their products. Quality, taste, price point, and packaging – these are all important factors for consumers when they are deciding which brand to purchase. But what happens when all brands are equal in these aspects? What … Continued
Nashville-based Chairman’s Foods has been producing high-quality products for the foodservice industry for more than 40 years. Their products include soups, stews and chowders; wet, prepared salads; cooked proteins; fillings and toppings; gravies and dips; and side dishes. When one of their customers wanted a refrigerated chicken casserole product that combined cooked chicken with the … Continued
The first half of 2018 was eventful and exciting in the High Pressure Processing (HPP) industry. There is a push to bring awareness of this food safety technology to the consumer. One of the ways this is evident is in the implementation of the new “High Pressure Certified” seal. Many companies have been using HPP … Continued
From gourmet dinners to specialty meat toppings, the pet food industry is booming with innovation. Pet owners are more concerned than ever about what they are feeding their four-legged friends. The “humanization of pet food” continues to gain momentum, which is driving pet food manufacturers to seek out ways to clean up their product labels … Continued
Earlier this year, our team participated in the 2018 Food Safety Summit in Rosemont, IL. This was our first time exhibiting under our new Universal Pure branding, which included our redesigned trade show booth. We were well represented as “the largest provider of outsourced HPP services in North America.” In addition to his speaking engagement … Continued
