1. Introduction to HPTP 2. Compression heating properties 3. HPTP for microbial spore inactivation - sterilisation of ambient stable low-acid food products 4. HPTP for microbial spore inactivation - pasteurisation for chilled low-acid food products 5. HPTP for meat tenderisation 6. HPTP for other product/texture modification 7. The effect of HPTP on chemical reactions 8. HPTP and its effect on production of food processing contaminants 9. Modelling of HPTP 10. HPTP systems 11. Food packaging requirements for HPTP 12. Regulatory aspects relevant for HPTP