Brings together reviews on the effects of high pressure on microbiological, chemical and structural properties of foods and food ingredients, and discusses the engineering aspects of the process. Topics covered include the potential of high pressure processing; the development of high pressure technology; the microbe as a high pressure target; kinetics of high pressure inactivation of microorganisms; effects of high pressure on vegetative pathogens; microbial inactivation mechanisms; high pressure effects on biomolecules; high pressure effects on milk and meat; high pressure effects of plant derived foods; vessel design; experimental scale rigs; production equipment for commercial use; continuous systems; etc. Of interest to students, researchers, and those in the food and drink industry