The Fruit Box Co. grew from a family’s experiments with freeze-drying fresh fruit into a snack maker specializing in crisp, convenient fruit treats. Its process removes moisture while preserving the fruit’s original shape, flavor and much of its nutrition, turning options such as strawberries and mandarin oranges into lightweight, no-drip snacks. The company also extends its crunchy approach to candy and honey-based treats.
Brothers All NaturalBrothers All Natural makes freeze-dried fruit crisps, turning real fruit into light, crunchy snacks with most varieties made from a single ingredient. The Rochester company traces its inspiration to the Betters brothers’ upbringing on an Upstate New York fruit farm and also makes Disney-branded crisps designed to make fruit more appealing to children. Its crisps are sold as snacks or used in recipes, lunchboxes and yogurt.ROCHESTER, NY
G-Box Freeze Dried CandyFounded by Steven in Queens in 2023, G-Box Freeze Dried Candy transforms familiar sweets into light, crisp snacks through commercial freeze-drying. Its lineup includes candy, Jello cubes, and astronaut-style ice cream, with the process designed to preserve flavor and color while creating a crunchy texture. The company operates from an FDA-registered facility and makes its products in the USA.WOODSIDE, NY
Uncle CrunchWoman-owned and family-operated, Uncle Crunch is a small business in Medina, Ohio, built around a shared passion for candy and science. The company uses freeze-drying to transform familiar treats into light, airy snacks, with offerings for people as well as pets.
FichiInspired by an Italian family recipe from Cosenza, Fichi makes fig-and-nut bites from just two ingredients. The Hudson Valley company uses California-grown figs and nuts to create naturally sweet snacks with no added sugar, a simple approach that works equally well for everyday snacking or a charcuterie board.WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY