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

CPC Presentation

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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:

Industry Milestones & Success Stories
Scientific & Technical Advances
Regulatory & Market Landscape
Current Industry Challenges
Business & Market Barriers

Moderators

Ann Charles Vegdahl, PhD

Extension Associate

Cornell University

Mary-Grace Danao

Research Associate Professor

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Food Processing Center

Speakers

Carole Tonello

VP of Business Development

Alvin Lee

Director for Processing Innovation

Institute for Food Safety and Health, Illinois Institute of Technology

Erdogan Ceylan

Director of Scientific Affairs

Merieux NutriSciences – North America

Christian Calix

VP of Quality Assurance

Justin Segel

Chief Executive Officer

American Pasteurization Company