From a leader in backpacking meals to entrepreneurs putting their spin on the market, Oregon is a hub for freeze-dried food.

If you are renting the machine to Freeze Dry candy, the price starts at $45 a run depending on the types of candy being done. Freeze dried food if done and packaged correctly can last up to 30 years.

Amy Lu, the owner of Crunch On! Snacks, was working remotely during the COVID pandemic when she noticed numerous reels, or short videos, of people trying freeze-dried candy.

At-home freeze dryers simplify the process with automated settings, but Danao cautions that these machines often lack adequate monitoring tools. “Once the dryer tells you everything is done, it ...

Freeze-dried dog treats fit that criteria. To save money, Hess invested in a freeze-drying machine with his longtime partner and Ken’s Kreations business associate, Sean McCoy.

Freeze-dried strawberries. Yes, those crisp, airy slices found in grocery store snack aisles are the key to making a light and fluffy cake that truly tastes like strawberries, even after baking.

Zach Gilmore shows the freeze-dry machine at his store on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Gilmore's Treats & More, 505 West Side Square, Clinton. CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH ...

A freeze dryer can be a good appliance to have for your home. However, they do cost a pretty penny and have particular requirements to function well.