Freeze-dried seafood

Discover how freeze drying can add significant value to premium fish, shellfish, seaweed and algae

Freeze dried shrimps

Why freeze drying?

Freeze-dried seafood delivers wide-ranging benefits:

Lock in the benefits of freeze-dried seafood

Freeze-dried seafood delivers versatility and long-term stability across a wide range of categories. It offers lightweight, ready-to-use protein options that meet both consumer and industry needs.

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RAY Plus pilot plant freeze dryer

RAY® Pilot Plant

A compact, versatile solution ideal for research and development. Test new seafood products, validate formulations and optimize parameters with flexibility and precision.

RAY freeze dryer

RAY® Freeze Dryer

Engineered for medium-to-large batch seafood production, the system delivers robust performance, consistent quality and high yield across a variety of products.

RAY Plus freeze dryer

RAY® Plus Freeze Dryer

Our most advanced, high-capacity solution for automated seafood processing offers integrated controls, energy efficiency and scalability.

GEA drying test facilities

GEA Test Center

Collaborate with GEA engineers and food technologists at our state-of-the-art test center. Simulate real-world production, test product concepts and fine-tune your freeze-drying parameters with expert support.

GEA RAY® rental freeze dryers

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