Hiperbaric 525 system. Photo courtesy of Hiperbaric

High-pressure processing is a non-thermal food preservation method that uses high isostatic pressure — up to 6,000 bar (600 MPa or 87,000 psi) — to inactivate foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms. By using cold water and pressure rather than heat, HPP extends shelf life and ensures food safety while maintaining fresh taste, texture and nutritional quality.

As a post-packaging technology, HPP can be applied to a wide range of products including ready-to-eat meats, prepared meals, seafood, pet food and more, enabling manufacturers across multiple categories to benefit from enhanced food safety and extended shelf life without compromising quality.

Sunrise Logistics' investment in HPP strengthens its mission of "Helping Others Succeed in Fresh." As part of the Four Seasons Family of Cos., Sunrise brings nearly two decades of cold chain expertise to its new HPP operation.

The 453,077-square-foot facility features 360,000 square feet of combined cold storage space and houses extensive value-added capabilities including 89 dock doors, 21 ripening rooms, GIRO net bagging machines, flow-wrap and over-wrap machines, grading lines and product sorting, and date coding and retail-ready packing capability.

The Hiperbaric 525 system, one of the most advanced and highest-capacity HPP systems available, can process up to 8,000 pounds of product per hour, enabling Sunrise to support both high-volume and boutique production runs. Sunrise Logistics will offer a fully integrated, one-stop solution that combines HPP tolling, co-manufacturing, packaging, labeling, cold storage and logistics support, including full truckload and LTL refrigerated and frozen freight solutions with same- and next-day delivery capabilities through the company's fleet and shared delivery network.

"We're proud to bring HPP technology to our Ephrata campus, integrating it into our logistics ecosystem to provide a true one-stop solution for fresh food producers," said Chad Ogden, director of business development at Sunrise Logistics. "Our partnership with Hiperbaric allows us to deliver customer-focused, high-quality tolling services that align with our values of safety, freshness, and customer success."

"Sunrise Logistics brings a distinctive model to our East Coast tolling network by combining HPP accessibility with comprehensive logistics services," said Rob Peregrina, USA executive director at Hiperbaric." This partnership expands the range of solutions available to food manufacturers in the region, offering an integrated approach for brands that need end-to-end cold chain management alongside HPP tolling."

Sunrise Logistics selected Hiperbaric for its proven reliability, technological innovation and deep industry expertise. With the installation of the Hiperbaric 525 system, Sunrise Logistics joins the Hiperbaric HPP Global Tolling Network, expanding access to advanced food safety and freshness solutions for manufacturers across the East Coast and beyond.

Source: Hiperbaric