With consumer demand growing for transparency, sustainability and on-the-go convenience, freeze-dried ingredients provide food companies with a competitive edge across the board.
Food loss is one of the most overlooked global challenges - and one of the most solvable. At GEA, we are helping food producers transform the challenge of waste into a powerful opportunity. Through our advanced freeze drying technology, fruits and vegetables that might otherwise be thrown away can be preserved, enriched and reimagined into high-value, long-lasting ingredients. Freeze drying doesn’t just protect food - it adds new value, supports business growth and builds resilience into the supply chain.
Key benefits of freeze drying for fruits and vegetables:
Freeze-dried fruits and vegetables are versatile ingredients that align with modern consumer trends. For example, they offer convenience, nutrition and creativity across countless food categories - from health-focused snacks to high-end culinary applications.
At GEA, we help producers unlock these possibilities by transforming raw ingredients into ready-to-use, shelf-stable formats that can be easily integrated into production lines.
Popular applications include:
In collaborazione con gli agricoltori della comunità, Pol's lavora un'ampia gamma di frutta e verdura liofilizzata, producendo prodotti liofilizzati sfusi per applicazioni industriali e commerciali.
Thrive Life commercializza un'ampia gamma di prodotti liofilizzati, tra cui frutta, verdura, carne, pesce e piatti pronti venduti prevalentemente negli Stati Uniti e in Canada dalla sede centrale vicino a Salt Lake City, Utah.
Want to understand what makes freeze drying so effective? Our short explainer video shows how the process works and why it’s such a valuable technology for today’s food systems.
GEA offers a comprehensive range of freeze drying systems - from pilot projects and niche products to full-scale industrial solutions. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your capabilities, we’ll partner with you to develop the best fit for your application, throughput and sustainability goals.
A compact, flexible solution for testing new products, recipes, and processes. Ideal for research, development, and initial validation.
A robust and proven system for medium-to-large batch production. Balances efficiency and quality across a wide range of applications.
Our most advanced solution, designed for high-capacity, automated production. Includes integrated controls and energy-efficient features.
A world-class facility where our engineers and food technologists collaborate with customers to optimize performance, test ideas, and innovate.
We offer rental pilot equipment for on-site development, with expert engineers ensuring seamless startup and staff training.
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Freeze drying solutions for food
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