Universal Pure Holdings LLC, Villa Rica, Ga., acquired Stay Fresh Foods LLC, Meriden, Conn.

The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA), Marietta, Ga., is working toward “Advancing & Safeguarding the Refrigerated Foods Industry” through its 39th annual conference, which will take place Feb. 17-20 at the Marriott Waterside Hotel in Tampa, Fla.

American Pasteurization Co. (APC), a Milwaukee, Wis.-based provider of high-pressure processing (HPP), acquired FreshCo Foods, a Milwaukee, Wis.-based end-to-end co-manufacturer of premium and specialty food products.

The non-thermal pasteurization market is estimated to account for about $1.1 billion in 2018, and is projected to reach a value of nearly $2.7 billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 19.8% from 2018, according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets, New York.

Byrne Dairy, Lafayette, N.Y., announced a $24 million expansion to its Ultra Dairy plant, the first phase of the company’s $125 million plan to expand.

Morning Kiss Organic, Chelsea, Mass., expanded its line of cold-pressed organic juices with the addition of Orange Mango, available in 12-ounce and 1-liter bottles.

SoNatural, Portugal, introduced new refrigerated juice and wellness shots made from high-pressure processing (HPP) technology.

Here’s a look at some of the key questions to ask when considering heat exchangers for food pasteurization.

Pretium Packaging’s SureHandle polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container with an integrated handle is now applicable for high-pressure processing (HPP) food and beverage applications.