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What is high pressure processing (HPP)?
HPP is a cold pasteurization technique by which products, already sealed in its final package, are introduced into a vessel and subjected to a high level of isostatic pressure (300-600 MPa) transmitted by water. HPP offers several key advantages over traditional heat pasteurization:
- it inactivates harmful bacteria and food spoilage microorganisms, resulting in longer product shelf-life;
- It reduces the need for food preservatives;
- it does not break covalent bonds, so small flavor compounds, vitamins and nutrients are maintained; and
- it affects only nonconvalent bonds, thus possibly modifying macromolecules and changing the functionality of food components.
HPP has been applied successfully to meat products (raw and cured), avocado products, ready-to-eat meals, juices, dips and salsas, baby food, etc. The market for HPP foods continues to grow as consumer demand for clean label and minimally processed foods grows.
Purpose of Workshop
The UNL Food Processing Center is offering a workshop for manufacturers and entrepreneurs who are considering using HPP technology in their production. The one-day introductory and hands-on workshop provides participants an opportunity to interact with industry experts and university researchers and learn more about the theory, regulations, market trends and best practices in HPP. The workshop combines lectures and pilot plant demonstrations.
Benefits of Attending
This professional development and educational opportunity will allow attendees to:
- Learn from experts
- Network with peers and industry experts
- Explore new opportunities
- Observe pilot plant demonstrations
Intended Audience
This workshop is designed for food engineers and product developers desiring to learn more about HPP technology. The workshop is also appropriate for any food industry professionals with the goal of expanding their HPP knowledge base.
Session Topics
- Introduction to HPP Fundamentals
- HPP Equipment, Operation, and Process Variables
- Food Safety, Validation and Product Shelf-Life Extension
- Packaging Considerations with HPP
- HPP Applications in the Meat, Seafood, Dairy, Fruits, Vegetables, and Beverage Industries
- Pilot Plant Demonstrations
- Tour of Universal Pure Facility
All sessions subject to change
Optional Activity
Attendees may schedule an additional confidential consulting session with Food Processing Center experts to discuss individual company HPP needs. In addition, arrangements can be made to process attendee sample product on HPP equipment.
Expert Presenters
Dr. Andreia Bianchini
Research Associate Professor – UNL Food Science & Technology Department
Dr. Grace Danao
Research Associate Professor – The Food Processing Center
Mark Fleck
HPP Specialist – Universal Pure
Dr. Terry Howell
Executive Director – The Food Processing Center
Bethany Jackson
Product Developer – The Food Processing Center
Russell Parde
General Pilot Plant Manager – The Food Processing Center
Julie Reiling
Product Developer – The Food Processing Center
Vinicio Sement - Moreno
HPP Applications Specialist – Hiperbaric USA
Dr. Jayne Stratton
Research Associate Professor & Microbiology Laboratory Services Manager – The Food Processing Center
All speakers subject to change
Dates & Location
October 8, 2019 - Lincoln, Nebraska
The workshop will be conducted on the University of Nebraska – Lincoln Nebraska Innovation Campus.
Attendees are responsible for their own hotel reservations. A limited number of rooms have been reserved at The Graduate Lincoln Hotel, 141 North 9th Street, 402-475-4011, at a discounted price of $104 + tax per night. This rate is for 1-2 people per room and includes a Grab and Go breakfast in the Poindexter room each morning. This special pricing will be available until September 25 or until the room block is full. To obtain the discounted pricing please reference the University of Nebraska HPP Workshop.
In addition, the hotel has a parking garage ($15 per day – self parking) and offers free shuttle service to and from the Lincoln airport. Attendees can also make arrangements with the hotel for free shuttle delivery to and from the campus seminar location each day. This hotel is located in the Hay Market area with many restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Reserve a room at the Graduate Hotel
Fee
The fee for this 1-day workshop, which includes lunch, break refreshments and workshop materials is $400 per person.
Nebraska companies may be eligible for funding assistance through Nebraska Workforce Development. Please visit the following website for additional information:
https://www.dol.nebraska.gov/EmploymentAndTraining/Training/WorkerTrainingProgram
Registration Deadline is September 25, 2019
Space is limited - early registration is encouraged
All participants must pre-register. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated!
Refunds will not be offered for canceled registrations