From its headquarters in American Fork, Utah, Thrive Freeze Dry freeze-dries everything from bulk ingredients to enzymes, probiotics and finished meals for customers worldwide. With facilities across North America, South America, Europe and Asia, the company handles projects ranging from trial runs to full-scale production and also helps develop products from concept to commercialization. Its freeze-dried candy program includes more than 40 customized flavors and colors.
Thrive Freeze DryThrive Freeze Dry freeze-dries food ingredients and finished products for customers, describing itself as a co-manufacturer with locations around the globe. Its capabilities span work from product development and trial runs through full-scale production, with dry processing and packaging also available.ALBION, 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
Oregon Freeze DryOregon Freeze Dry has produced freeze-dried food since 1963, drawing on more than 60 years of lyophilization expertise. The company began making military long-range patrol rations in 1966 and has supplied food for NASA space missions, while also serving life-sciences customers with lyophilization services. Its Mountain House brand offers freeze-dried meals for outdoor use and emergency preparedness.WEST HENRIETTA, NY
The Fruit Box CoThe 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.