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A model QIF 600L high pressure processing (HPP) press from Quintus Technologies will support the ambitious expansion plans at China’s rapidly growing WakeFresh. In just five years the company has become the country’s largest HPP ready-to-drink product manufacturer. Reflecting this rapid growth, the next-generation Quintus press—the world’s largest HPP system—sets new standards in productivity, delivering high throughput, high reliability, and lower per-unit costs for the Shandong Province-based beverage processor.
With its wide assortment of premium HPP fruit and vegetable juices and cold brew teas already enjoying broad popularity across China, WakeFresh is upgrading its operations to accommodate the demand.
“WakeFresh is currently the largest HPP ready-to-drink product manufacturer in China, and we are facing strong order growth alongside capacity constraints,” says Tommy Tang, Executive Vice Dean of the WakeFresh Innovation Research Institute.
“Based on R&D and intelligent manufacturing, WakeFresh has laid out three strategic production bases in Shandong, Anhui, and Chongqing, with a total construction area of 160,000 square meters. WakeFresh is investing in HPP equipment with high safety standards and large production capacity.
“Quintus has extensive experience in HPP equipment manufacturing,” Mr. Tang continues. “The QIF 600L delivers unparalleled production efficiency and will help WakeFresh become one of the world’s largest HPP factories with the highest production capacity and highest standards.”
High Pressure Processing is a non-thermal food preservation method that uses high-isostatic pressure to inactivate foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms. By using cold water and pressure rather than heat, HPP extends shelf life and ensures food safety while maintaining fresh taste, texture, and nutritional quality.
The QIF 600L has a processing capacity of 4,150 kg (9,140 lbs) per hour. Its 47 cm (18.5 inch) pressure vessel diameter, the largest in the industry, offers a 600-litre cycle capacity for improved load efficiency. Built for operational excellence, it combines advanced design and smart monitoring to maximize uptime, streamline operations, and support high-volume production with consistent quality.
In addition to the press’s unmatched productivity and cost benefits, WakeFresh selected to partner with Quintus because of its best-in-class service program, Quintus® Care. Backed by “a professional team in China that provides comprehensive support,” notes Mr. Tang, WakeFresh’s five-year Quintus Care agreement ensures a smooth turnkey installation, application support, high availability of spare and wear parts, and prioritized technical support. It also includes annual press inspections, training, and recertification of WakeFresh personnel to maintain and elevate their skills.
Through long-term collaborations between industry, academia, and research institutions, including China Agricultural University and Shandong Agricultural University, WakeFresh will in the future continue to uphold the corporate mission of “more natural, more nutritious, and fresher,” with the vision of “becoming a leader in the HPP health drink industry,” relying on scientific and technological empowerment and ingenuity to create a road of trust from China’s pastoral to the global table, and write a new chapter for Chinese health drink enterprises to go global.
“WakeFresh’s rapid growth and leadership in China’s HPP beverage market demonstrate the strong momentum behind high pressure processing globally,” says Johan Hjärne, CEO of Quintus Technologies. “The selection of our QIF 600L—the world’s largest HPP press—reflects WakeFresh’s commitment to operational excellence, reliability, and sustainable growth. We are proud to support their continued expansion and ambition to set new benchmarks for premium HPP beverages in China.”
The press will be installed at the WakeFresh site in Anhui Province in April 2026.