Universal Pasteurization Co. announces expansion of High Pressure Processing tolling services into Southeastern U.S.
UPC Southeast LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of UPC, has acquired the former Reinhart Foods facility in Villa Rica, Georgia (90,000 sq. ft. facility), which, will expand UPC’s operations into the southeastern United States. Initially, this facility will house two large HPP systems with the ability to expand to as many as six HPP processing systems and create 60 new jobs in Villa Rica.
HPP has become the preferred technology to produce safe, clean label products with extended shelf life. HPP is a USDA and FDA recognized process that utilizes hydrostatic pressure to destroy harmful bacteria in foods. HPP‘s widespread adoption includes ready-to-eat proteins, raw poultry chubs, wet (spoonable) salads, premium juices and many other high quality food products.