Hiperbaric, the global leader in High Pressure Processing (HPP) technology, announces its partnership with Bevara HPP, a newly established HPP tolling service provider.
 
The partnership includes the installation of a Hiperbaric 300 system at Bevara HPP's new facility in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The facility represents a significant investment in the Southeast's food processing infrastructure, becoming the first dedicated HPP tolling provider in North Carolina and filling a critical geographic gap in the region's food safety ecosystem.

High Pressure Processing uses high isostatic pressure—up to 6,000 bar (600 MPa or 87,000 psi)—transmitted by water to inactivate foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms without heat. This non-thermal preservation method maintains fresh taste, texture, and nutritional quality while ensuring food safety and extending shelf life.

As a post-packaging technology, HPP can be applied to a wide range of products including ready-to-eat meats, juices, fruit and vegetable purees, guacamole, dips and wet salads, prepared meals, seafood, and pet food, enabling manufacturers across multiple categories to benefit from enhanced food safety and extended shelf life without compromising quality.

Founded by Kevin Forrest, an entrepreneur with extensive experience in food service distribution, Bevara HPP was born from recognizing an unmet need in the Carolinas after Forrest first learned about HPP technology while working for a local juice manufacturer in 2022.

"We're excited to bring HPP services to North Carolina for the first time, particularly given that North Carolina ranks as the second-largest state for food processing and manufacturing," said Kevin Forrest, CEO/president of Bevara HPP. "This partnership with Hiperbaric allows us to offer local food manufacturers access to world-class HPP technology without capital investment barriers, helping them improve food safety and extend shelf life while reducing transportation costs."

Bevara HPP selected Hiperbaric after careful evaluation of HPP equipment manufacturers, citing the company's industry-leading innovation, proven safety and reliability, and the Hiperbaric HPP Support Program as decisive factors. The Hiperbaric 300 system is capable of processing 3,700 pounds per hour with a throughput capacity that Bevara HPP plans to maximize at 5,000 pounds per hour, using the system's modular design.

The 48,006 square-foot facility will offer HPP tolling, packaging, labeling, cold storage, and logistics support services to manufacturers across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana, with full operations expected by Q1 2026.

"We are thrilled to welcome Bevara HPP to the Hiperbaric HPP Global Tolling Network," said Rob Peregrina, USA executive director at Hiperbaric. "This strategic partnership expands our footprint in the Southeast, positioning our extended tolling network to better serve the region's rapidly growing clean-label food and beverage sector. Bevara's addition ensures manufacturers throughout the Carolinas and surrounding states have immediate access to HPP technology without the capital investment, accelerating innovation and market entry for brands of all sizes."

About Bevara HPP
Bevara HPP is a High Pressure Processing tolling service provider dedicated to making HPP technology accessible to food and beverage manufacturers throughout the Southeast. Based in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Bevara HPP offers comprehensive services including HPP tolling, packaging, labeling, cold storage and logistics support.