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
The food supply chain as a whole can be extremely robust and sometimes complicated – there’s a supplier for this and a service provider for that. Outsourcing has become a method of choice when it comes to producing multiple products and managing a brand these days. Amid growing concerns over the safety and reliability of … 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
Universal Pure began 2019 with momentum and renewed purpose. Under the new leadership and guidance of Tilia Holdings, our team sought out immediate growth opportunities to expand our national footprint and increase our service capabilities to better serve our loyal and growing customer base. In July, we proudly announced our acquisition of Stay Fresh Foods, … Continued
Universal Pure was recently selected for the Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Magazine’s cover story featuring Processors to Watch in 2020. Check out an excerpt from the story below. December 10, 2019 Marina Mayer For Universal Pure, strong growth is due in part to its value-added services, including cold storage, kitting, assembly, tempering, code dating and … Continued
Private Label Brands Outpace National Brands, Creating Opportunities for Co-Packers Private label brands are on the rise, overtaking national brands, especially in the mass market area, as consumers look to less expensive alternatives that still provide the taste and healthy ingredients they seek in today’s foods. Private label brands have surged 40 percent over five … 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
Whether you are hosting a Super Bowl party, attending one, or watching the game solo, chances are you’ll be enjoying some version of chips and dip as part of your game-time menu. According to a survey by Offers.com, Americans’ favorite Super Bowl dip is queso (28%), followed by guacamole in close second place at 26%. … Continued
