Dive Brief:
- Sen. Mike Nozzolio, R-Fayette, NY, has announced that the Hiperbaric 55 High Pressure Processing machine will come to the Cornell Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, NY — a machine that could "revolutionize the food processing industry," according to Daily Messenger.
- The machine uses high pressure rather than conventional high temperatures to destroy foodborne pathogens, which has many benefits, such as not having to use chemicals or other additives while improving shelf life and retaining a high-quality product.
- "The equipment will allow what the senator called 'transformational research, instruction and outreach' that will expand markets in the local food product industry and create jobs," Daily Messenger reported.
Dive Insight:
High-pressure machines are a food safety technology that is growing in popularity. Eventually, as the technology improves, this could change the way manufacturers look at their options for killing foodborne pathogens in their products.
More processed foods companies are attempting to remove artificial ingredients, which could include the chemicals and additives involved in processing itself.