Universal Pure Acquires Texas Food Solutions HPP Assets

Aurora Capital Partners Acquires Universal Pure

November 2, 2022

Food & Beverage

Aurora Capital Partners has acquired Universal Pure Holdings, LLC, the largest independent provider of high-pressure processing (HPP) and cold-chain food safety services in North America, from Tilia Holdings. Universal Pure, headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, operates ~20 HPP machines across eight U.S. facilities (1.1 million sq. ft.) and ~800 employees; terms were not disclosed.

Universal Pure Acquires Hydrofresh HPP from Keller Logistics Group

May 31, 2022

Food & Beverage

Universal Pure Holdings, a Tilia Holdings portfolio company, acquired Hydrofresh HPP from Keller Logistics Group to expand its national high pressure processing (HPP) and cold chain platform. The deal increases Universal Pure's Midwest footprint, adds HPP capacity and cold storage capability in Delphos, Ohio, and strengthens service access for food & beverage customers across seven strategic regions.

Universal Pure Acquires Dora's Naturals' HPP Assets

February 17, 2025

Food & Beverage

Universal Pure Holdings LLC, a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Partners, has acquired the High-Pressure Processing (HPP) assets of Dora's Naturals. The deal — terms not disclosed — expands Universal Pure's HPP capacity in the Northeastern United States as Dora's exits the HPP business to focus on its core distribution operations.

Universal Pure Acquires Stay Fresh Foods

July 1, 2019

Food & Beverage

Universal Pure Holdings LLC (a Tilia Holdings company) acquired Stay Fresh Foods LLC effective July 1, 2019. The deal expands Universal Pure’s high-pressure processing (HPP) capacity and Northeast footprint—adding Stay Fresh’s two SQF Level 3-certified facilities in Meriden, Connecticut and Pennsauken, New Jersey—and brings beverage co-packing and additional value‑added services into the platform.

Tjoapack Acquires Pharma Packaging Solutions to Expand into the United States

October 21, 2021

Healthcare Services

Netherlands-based contract packager Tjoapack has acquired Clinton, Tennessee-based Pharma Packaging Solutions (PPS). The deal, funded by Ampersand Capital Partners (Tjoapack's PE backer), gives Tjoapack a major U.S. facility and cold-chain / supply‑chain capabilities to accelerate its global expansion in pharmaceutical packaging and related services.

FreshPure Waters Acquires Aqua Solutions

April 18, 2024

Food & Beverage

FreshPure Waters, a New Mexico-based bulk water vending operator, has acquired Aqua Solutions, a longtime vendor of high-end water-refill machines for grocery stores, to expand its national footprint and strengthen service capabilities in the Western United States. The acquisition follows FreshPure’s October 2023 purchase of Arctic Mountain and further grows FreshPure’s presence (now in 43 states).