News & Events

November 16, 2022

The Cold Pressure Council is currently processing early membership dues for 2023! Early payment is a great option if you would like to have the cost included in your company's 2022 budget. We will be processing early renewals until Friday, December 16. 

November 16, 2022

This year’s Cold Pressure Council Annual Conference has come to a close, ending the year on a high note as another successful event concludes.

October 27, 2022

Read first hand testimony from CPC Founding Member companies JBT Avure and Universal Pure about HPP tolling.

October 14, 2022

The next event on the Cold Pressure Council’s calendar is PACK EXPO Connects 2020. The CPC will have their own virtual showroom at the event and will be active in the exhibitor chat to answer any questions.

September 30, 2022

Raw pet food recalls have recently been in the media. High Pressure Processing (HPP) is being successfully utilized by companies to mitigate this risk. HPP keeps raw pet food safe, while maintaining the taste and nutrition. As a result, raw pet food manufacturers are turning towards HPP to help meet their food safety needs.

July 20, 2022

We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2022 Cold Pressure Council Annual Conference is open! Our annual High Pressure Processing event will take place later this year on October, 25, 2022 in Chicago, IL at McCormick Place.

April 1, 2022

Through the Association Partner Program, the Cold Pressure Council is pleased to announce that we will have a booth at PACK EXPO International! There’s nothing like being able to see actual equipment in motion, assess quality up close, talk to the suppliers about your needs and ask questions on the spot.

April 1, 2022

The conference is headed to Chicago, IL at McCormick Place to host the event and we are looking forward to another in person meeting.

February 2, 2022

Through the Association Partner Program, the Cold Pressure Council is pleased to announce that PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021 is moving forward! There’s nothing like being able to see actual equipment in motion, assess quality up close, talk to the suppliers about your needs and ask questions on the spot.

May 2, 2021

The 2021 Cold Pressure Council Annual Conference is back! Our annual event will feature High Pressure Processing (HPP) best practices, the latest market trends and tips for packaging HPP products – with insights from leading food processor and services supplier experts. Dates for the event are September 28-29, 2021.

May 1, 2021

Joyce Fassl of ProFood World shares insights on HPP in-bulk technology and how it has benefited the successful French company, Hermes Boisson.

August 1, 2020

Warren Thayer’s interview with Good Foods Group and Medlie Inc. highlights the push for refrigerated dips! Read about what new products are out there in this category and about how plant-based ingredients are becoming increasingly popular.

October 1, 2019

Tom Egan of the Cold Pressure Council discusses the importance of Australian HPP and the CPC’s global expansion.

July 1, 2019

Donna Berry of Food Business News provides an excellent and detailed overview of how High Pressure Processing works, delving into the specific science behind the HPP process.

February 22, 2019

Packaging World announces that 14 Cold Pressure Council Members will be attending Natural Products West, an expo dedicated to displaying the newest organic and specialty food options all in one function.

February 14, 2019

As HPP becomes more popular, its product design develops, its machinery advances, and with the technological improvements comes a change for the future of food safety in America and across the globe.

February 14, 2019

While bacterial pathogens that can be found in low processed or raw pet foods aren’t always dangerous to animals, they can be harmful to humans through cross contamination. The safest way to make sure both you and your pets stay healthy is through high pressure processing to ensure your pet’s food is pathogen free.

February 14, 2019

Senior Vice President of HPP Science & Technology at Avure, Dr. Errol Raghubeer, discusses the benefits of HPP and how it has revolutionized food safety. Read as Dr. Raghubeer offers his insight to author, Zee Krstic, on the advancement of HPP in this article for Cooking Light.

February 11, 2019

Good Foods Group VP and CPC Chairperson Joyce Longfield explains why the High Pressure Certification Seal is a must for consumers to know about to Food Engineering’s Rose Shilling.

February 11, 2019

Marina Mayer discusses the modern progression of HPP and how the Cold Pressure Council’s HPC seal plays a part in its evolution.

January 16, 2019

ProFood World announces new membership category. Trade partners membership is for retailers and food service companies that sell brand products utilizing HPP to consumers.

November 30, 2018

Linda L. Leake, MS provides High Pressure Processing insights on the Impact of Food Packaging, HPP Stats & HPP Validation Centers. Leake interviews the Cold Pressure Council chairwoman, Joyce Longfield, MS, vice president of product innovation for Good Foods Group, LLC.

July 17, 2018

Special-diet logos verify free-from claims for ingredients such as gluten, animal products or nuts. Other seals ensure that farmers were paid a fair price for the ingredients. These types of verification labels offer transparency about what’s inside packaged foods. But it’s rare for certifications to provide much information about product processing.

June 1, 2018

Campbell’s Fresh showcases their Cold Pressure Council Founders pop up banner during Natural Products Expo West.

March 23, 2018

American Pasteurization showcases their Cold Pressure Council Founders pop up banner during Natural Products Expo West.

March 23, 2018

The Cold Pressure Council leads, facilitates and promotes industry standardization, education and awareness of High Pressure Processing.

September 7, 2017

Check out the Cold Pressure Council banner on display at the CANAINCA Conference, June 2-3, 2017. This annual gathering brings together senior executives of leading processing companies in Mexico.

August 14, 2017

Suja, Campbell and Evolution Fresh get behind an effort to develop best practices and a certification logo for HPP products.

August 14, 2017