The Cold Pressure Council will be hosting a roundtable at the IAFP Annual Meeting

Tuesday July 28th, 2026 | 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Room 225–227, New Orleans Convention Center
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High Pressure Processing (HPP) has become a leading technology for delivering safe, high-quality, and clean-label foods. Join experts from industry, academia, and regulatory agencies for an engaging discussion on the latest scientific advances, regulatory developments, operational challenges, and future opportunities shaping HPP.

Topics Will Include:

  • Advances in microbial inactivation, shelf-life extension, and packaging innovation
  • Emerging applications in beverages, ready-to-eat meals, plant-based foods, and pet food
  • Regulatory harmonization and validation challenges
  • Sustainability, post-HPP contamination, and process optimization
  • The future of HPP through collaboration and innovation

Moderators

Ann Charles Vegdahl, PhD

Extension Associate

Mary-Grace Danao

Research Associate Professor

Speakers

Carole Tonello

VP of Business Development

Erdogan Ceylan

Director of Scientific Affairs

Christian Calix

VP of Quality Assurance

Justin Segel

Chief Executive Officer