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Hiperbaric, the global leader in High Pressure Processing (HPP) technology, has announced that American Pasteurisation Company (APC) has installed a new Hiperbaric 525 system at its Milwaukee facility.

A key component of this rebrand is the transition of the team formerly known as Planteneers. While previously focused on plant-based alternatives, this group will now operate as SternMaid Ingredients.

The launch addresses a critical gap in the market for high-performance cooking technology that fits within the spatial and budgetary constraints of growing production lines.

Unlike traditional third-party application labs, the M2 Center of Innovation operates within the company's vertically integrated structure. This allows food scientists to address formulation challenges at the ingredient level.

The opening comes as the company confirms it closed 2025 with a turnover of €200 million, a milestone that underscores the solidity of its business model amidst growing global demand for high-quality hard cheeses.

The move significantly strengthens FoodChain ID’s foothold in the South American market and enhances its capabilities in agricultural traceability, particularly within the influential Brazilian livestock sector.

The release targets a specific pain point in the creatine category—the "trade-off" between efficacy and consumption experience associated with traditional powders and pills.

This expansion is a key component of Fonterra’s committed capital investment plan, which allocates up to $1 billion over the next three to four years towards projects that drive operational efficiency and generate value-added growth.