YumEarth is expanding its candy portfolio with Organic Freeze Dried Giggles, a new crunchy version of its Organic Giggles candy. The launch reflects growing interest in freeze-dried snacks and cleaner-label confectionery innovations.
Mars is launching M&M’s POP’d Caramel, its first freeze-dried candy, with a crisp, airy texture and familiar caramel taste. The product will roll out online in November and hit retailers nationwide in January 2026.
The reformulated candies maintain original flavors in a light, crunchy format, reflecting broader confectionery trends toward texture innovation and novel snacking experiences
The products maintain the original flavor profiles of each brand but replace the chewy or hard textures with a light, crunchy bite created through freeze-drying.
The new fruit snacks are air-dried in three spicy flavors
February 21, 2024
Piña Picante starts with premium pineapple from Costa Rica infused with bold flavors before drying. The snack, made with simple, clean ingredients, delivers a distinctive, flavorful sensation.
The new superfood powder contains Omega-3, anthocyanins and zero added sugar
October 13, 2021
The Açai Powder the newest addition to the company's line of USDA Organic Superfood Powders which includes: Dragon Fruit, Camu Camu Berry, Elderberry, Blue Butterfly Pea Flower, Turmeric, Super Green Juice, Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea, Premium Grade Organic Matcha Green Tea, Hemp Protein, Coconut Milk and Coconut Water.
Adding fruit to formulations has become not only easier, but more exciting with the continuously expanding variety of fruits to choose from and the near disappearance of seasonality
Adding fruit to formulations has become not only easier, but more exciting with the continuously expanding variety of fruits to choose from and the near disappearance of seasonality. When it comes to product formulation, developers can choose from a multitude of fruit-derived ingredients and types, including whole or prepped; fresh or frozen; freeze-dried, dehydrated, or puréed; and concentrates, juices, or powders.
New company, Sustain:Us, will produce and sell freeze dried fruits and vegetables to national and local retail partners and directly to consumers
June 11, 2020
Black Ridge Oil & Gas, Inc. announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with S-FDF LLC, owned by entrepreneurs Ira Goldfarb and Claudia Goldfarb, to acquire the assets related to S-FDF LLC’s freeze drier technology and freeze dried fruits and vegetables for human consumption.
Chaucer Foods offers a range of value-added ingredients for bakery, dairy applications and more
May 29, 2020
When consumers purchase a bakery product, dairy treat or confectionery delight, they expect an outstanding sensory experience. Chaucer Foods, the world’s leading supplier of freeze-dried fruit, vegetables and baked ingredients, is now offering sweet baked products that will help food manufacturers improve the taste and texture of a variety of treats.