{"id":49995,"date":"2025-05-21T11:33:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T09:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiperbaric.com\/?p=49995"},"modified":"2025-06-13T14:42:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T12:42:36","slug":"hpp-ready-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiperbaric.com\/en\/hpp-ready-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Your Packaging HPP-Ready: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Getting Your Packaging HPP-Ready: What You Need to Know<\/h2>\n

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High pressure processing (HPP) is a powerful tool for improving food safety and extending shelf life, while preserving freshness and quality. But if your packaging isn’t properly prepared for HPP, you won’t reap the full benefits. Here’s what you need to know:<\/strong><\/p>\n


\nChoose Materials Wisely<\/h3>\n

HPP is applied to pre-packaged food products, thus the properties and design of the packaging are important considerations. Packaging for conventional HPP is mostly limited to plastic polymers such as PET, PP, PE, PA or EVOH<\/strong> (alone or combined in different layers). Eco-friendly options such as rPET<\/strong> and PLA<\/strong> are also suitable.<\/p>\n

Allow for Package Compression<\/h3>\n

Flexibility and elasticity<\/strong> are the most important characteristics for HPP packaging<\/a>, as it should withstand compression under high pressure and recover its original shape upon pressure release. Packaging materials should also be water resistant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Minimal Headspace<\/h3>\n

Minimizing headspace reduces the likelihood of packaging failure. Gas is more compressible than solids or liquids and occupies a much smaller volume under pressure. Upon decompression, gas molecules expand more violently and packaging is more susceptible to failure. In addition, the smaller the headspace, the higher the filling ratio of the HPP baskets and, consequently, the higher the performance of our HPP equipment<\/a> in terms of productivity.<\/p>\n

Test, Test, Test!<\/h3>\n

Test and validate your packaging! Hiperbaric offers complimentary HPP packaging trials and evaluations at our HPP Incubator and Pilot Plant facilities<\/a>. Take advantage of this service to confirm your packaging performs well under pressure and avoid failures down the line. Hiperbaric also maintains a list of preferred suppliers<\/strong> for HPP-compatible packaging solutions.<\/p>\n

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HPP Packaging Formats: Which Option is Right for Your Product?<\/h2>\n

High pressure processing (HPP) is versatile – it can be used on products packaged in different formats and containers. When selecting HPP packaging, consider your product characteristics, target market, required shelf life, and processing needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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