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Fruits

Whether it’s seasonal, domestic, or sourced internationally, view our extensive list of fruits and available formats.

Veggies

Whether it’s seasonal, domestic or sourced internationally, view our extensive list of vegetables and available formats.

Pet

We offer a variety of Proteins, cuts, and customizations.

Candy & Dessert Confections

40+ Customized flavors and colors

Proteins & Dairy

We source the highest quality proteins on the market.

Meals

Choose from a wide range of quality ingredients to create the perfect meal!

Fish

Available in:

  • Parts
  • Blends

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Contact us for a full list of product offerings, capabilities, and packaging options.

Available in:

  • Salmon
  • Whitefish

We source high quality Salmon and Whitefish to manufacture premium pet treats and kibble.  Available in blended or extruded formula, standard or custom sizing.

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Poultry

Available in:

  • Chicken
  • Chicken parts
  • Turkey
  • Turkey parts

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Contact us for a complete list of product offerings, capabilities, and packaging options.

Available in:

  • Raw, Cooked
  • Skin on, Skinless
  • Human grade
  • Customization for benefit claims

We source high quality poultry to manufacture premium pet treats and kibble.  Choose from a variety of human grade options and parts, blended or extruded formula, and standard or custom sizing and shapes.

Varies by poultry option and cut.

Store in sealed container in cool, dry area with temperature not exceeding 80 F.

Controlled transport temperature is not required.

*Shelf Life: Expected shelf life is one year in sealed, unopened containers at recommended conditions.  

*Expected shelf life of turkey, 6 months.

Beef

Available in:

  • Beef
  • Bison

Ready to start your project?

Contact us for a complete list of product offerings, capabilities, and packaging options.

Available in:

  • Raw, Cooked
  • Human-Grade
  • Whole, parts, ground
  • Custom dicing/sizing
  • Customizations for benefit claims

We source high quality proteins to manufacture premium pet treats and kibble.  Choose from a variety of human grade beef/beef parts, blended or extruded formula, and standard or custom sizes and shapes.

Varies by product type and cut.

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Green Bell Pepper

Available in:

  • Bell Pepper, Green – Dices
  • Bell Pepper, Green – Strips
  • FlavorFuse Bell Pepper, Green – Fire Roasted

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Great for:

  • Soups
  • Sauces
  • Salsas

Try freeze-dried green peppers for a slightly bitter, mild bell pepper flavor. Easily top pizzas, salads and sandwiches with freeze-dried bell peppers for appealing texture and flavor without added moisture. Instead of cleaning, cutting and deseeding fresh bell peppers, rehydrate freeze-dried green pepper in packaged or fresh-made soups, sauces and salsas.

  • Bell Pepper, Green

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

Red Bell Pepper

Available in:

  • Bell Pepper, Red – Dices
  • Bell Pepper, Red – Strips
  • FlavorFuse Bell Pepper, Red – Fire Roasted

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Great for:

  • Soups
  • Sauces
  • Salsas

For a somewhat sweet and fruity bell pepper flavor, look to freeze-dried red bell peppers. Available in strips, you can easily add red bell pepper to pizzas, salads and sandwiches without having to clean, deseed or cut as you would with fresh. Freeze-dried bell peppers offer appealing texture and flavor when used dry or rehydrated in soups, sauces or salsas.

  • Bell Pepper, Red

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

Other

Available in:

  • Cheese
  • Eggs

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Industry & Application Recommendations:

  • Outdoor/Adventure
  •  Emergency Preparedness
  • Retail, Club Meals – At-Home Consumer Meals

Use as an ingredient or alternate protein source in ready-to-eat meals, outdoor

Varies by product.

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Meat

Available in:

  • Beef
  • Flavored Beef
  • Beef Meatballs
  • Pork
  • Flavored Pork
  • Sausage Crumbles

Industry & Application Recommendations:

  • Outdoor/Adventure
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Foodservice – Ingredient 
  • Soups

Our meats are cooked and flash frozen before we put them through the freeze dry process.  Most options be diced, ground, or customized to your specifications.

Varies by product type and cut.

Store in sealed container in cool, dry area with temperature not exceeding 80 F.

Controlled transport temperature not is not required.

Shelf Life: Expected shelf life is one year* in sealed, unopened container at recommended conditions.  

*Turkey, Beef Meatballs expected Shelf Life is 6 months

Seafood

Available in:

  • Cod
  • Salmon
  • Clams
  • Shrimp
  • Crab
  • Surimi
  • Krill

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Great for:

  •  

Varies by product type.

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Sauces

Available in:

  • Creamy Sauce
  • Cheesy Sauce

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Industry & Application Recommendations:

  • Foodservice
  • QSR (Quick Serve Restaurants)
  • Fast/Casual Dining
  • Retail, Condiment 

Add moisture and flavor to an existing recipe or use as a dipping sauce for sides and appetizers.

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Dessert

Available in:

  • Cookie Bites
  • Brownie Bites
  • Cheesecake Bites

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Industry & Application Recommendation:

  • Baking – Inclusion, Topping  
  • Foodservice/Fast/Casual Dining – Shake, Dessert inclusion
  • Frozen Novelty – Inclusion, Topping
  • Snack, Retail

Tasty, trendy, and sweet!

Vary by item.

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Dinner

Ingredient Options:

  • Proteins
  • Vegetables
  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Beans

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Packaging/Serving Size Options:

  •  Multi-Serving, Family Size
  • Single Serving
  • Packaging options include zipper pouch, #10 or Pantry Can, bulk

We use superior quality.  100% freeze dried meats, poultry, and vegetables to provide the best tasting, gourmet meal options for a variety of business segments.

Vary by customer.  Single and multi-ingredient meal options based on daypart and nutritional objective, if any.

Varies by finished product and/or ingredient(s).

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Breakfast

Ingredient Options:

  • Fruit
  • Granola
  • Grains/Germade
  • Blends Available

Packaging/Serving Size Options:

  • Bulk
  • Single Serve Pouch, Multi-Serving Pouch
  • Single Serve Hot Cup

Create a nutritious, single ingredient or blended breakfast option based on your preferred product profile.  We also offer several different packaging options to satisfy price point, use, and serving requirements.

Based on customer requirements.

Varies by finished product and/or ingredient(s).

Potatoes

Available in:

  • Potatoes – Dices
  • Potatoes – Powder

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Great for:

  • Soups or Stews
  • Mashed potatoes

Potatoes are so easy to love, and now freeze-dried potatoes make it even easier to use this versatile starch in even more delicious ways. Freeze-dried potato dices bring hearty comfort to soups and stews, or can simply be rehydrated and served as a creamy, buttery mashed potato side dish. For a gluten-free way to add texture or thicken foods, choose freeze-dried potato powder. In addition to being more versatile, freeze-dried potatoes also save you time because no cleaning, peeling or cutting is necessary.

  • Potatoes

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

Beets

Available in:

  • Beets – Slices

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Great for:

  • Salads
  • Soups
  • Sauces
  • Smoothies
  • Baked Goods

Nutritional and versatile, freeze-dried beets bring delicious earthy flavor to both sweet and savory creations. Available in slices or powder, our freeze-dried beets blend with other flavors while still standing out by imparting a gorgeous maroon color that eliminates the need for artificial coloring.

Mix freeze-dried beets into salads, soups and savory sauces. Add beet powder to smoothies and baked goods to for a boost of superfood nutrition and deep, rich color.

  • Beets

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

Spinach

Available in:

  • Spinach – Leaves
  • Spinach – Powder

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Industry & Application Recommendations:

  • Foodservice
  • Pasta – Dough, Inclusion
  • Beverage – Dry Mix (Powder)
  • Nutrition Industry – Iron Enriched

Use spinach in new and exciting ways that are only possible through freeze-drying. Mercer freeze-dried spinach is self-stable and doesn’t require the fridge storage space of fresh spinach. Removing the moisture makes freeze-dried spinach denser in nutrients and flavor – a little bit goes a long way especially when compared to the wilting factor of fresh spinach. It also has a long shelf life that prevents costly spoilage and food waste.

 

Use freeze-dried spinach powder in baked goods and sauces without adding the extra moisture of fresh or frozen. Incorporate into pasta dough to craft your own custom spinach linguine or ravioli. Add a dash to smoothies or dressings to add a healthy green visual cue.

  • Spinach

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

Ready to start your project?

Broccoli

Available in:

  • Broccoli – Pieces
  • Broccoli – Powder

Industry & Application Recommendations:

  • Foodservice
  • Soups & Rice/Grains

Add the powerful nutritional benefits and delicious flavor of broccoli to even more dishes and recipes by using this convenient freeze-dried format from Mercer. Use florets in soups and pastas, or incorporate freeze-dried broccoli powder into flavorful sauces, purees, baby food and more.

  • Broccoli

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

Green Beans

Available in:

  • Beans, Green – Cut Whole

Ready to start your project?

Industry & Application Recommendations:

  • Foodservice
  • Soups & Rice/Grains
  • Retail, Snack 

Ready-to-eat freeze-dried green beans are a healthy option with a variety of uses. Incorporate them into packaged meals or use in scratch-made dishes all year long without the need to clean and cut fresh produce.

  • Beans, Green

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

Carrots

Available in:

  • Freeze Dried Coin
  • Freeze Dried Diced
  • Freeze Dried Powder

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Industry & Application Recommendations:

  • Foodservice
  • Soups & Rice/Grains
  • Retail, Snack
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Great for:

  • Savory Soups (i.e. Ramen or Chowder)
  • Cornbread

Corn

Available in:

  • Corn - Whole Kernel
  • Corn - Whole Kernel, Super Sweet
  • Corn - Whole Kernel, Fire Roasted

Enjoy the flavor of summery sweet corn all year in the convenient freeze-dried format of kernels or powder. The sweet, comforting flavor of the bright yellow kernels are a fun standalone snack or a welcome ingredient in many recipes.

 

Freeze-dried corn is a quick, easy and flavorful ingredient for savory soups like ramen and chowder, or even baked into cornbread for added sweetness and texture. There is no limit to the ways freeze-dried sweet corn can improve fresh-made or packaged

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

Peas

Available in:

  • Peas, Green – Whole
  • Peas, Green – Powder

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Industry & Application Recommendations:

  • Foodservice
  • Retail, Snack
  • Soups & Rice

Our green peas are picked at peak freshness and freeze-dried to maintain their delicious flavor and vibrant color. Green Peas have a savory flavor profile with a hint of sweetness, attractive green color and crisp texture. A great source of vegan protein, freeze-dried green peas bring a nutritional boost to packaged products or fresh-made recipes.

  • Green Peas

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

Poultry

Available in:

  • Chicken
  • Flavored Chicken
  • Formed Chicken
  • Turkey

Ready to start your project?

Industry & Application Recommendations:

  • Outdoor Adventure
  •  Retail/Club/Box – RTE (Ready to Eat)

Varies by product type

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Pomegranate

Available in:

  • Pomegranate - Whole

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Great for:

  • Healthy Beverages
  • Baked Goods
  • Packaged Snacks
  • Smoothie Bowls
  • Salads

Enjoy the nutritional and flavorful benefits of real pomegranate without the time and mess of using fresh. Freeze-dried pomegranate is the waste-free solution for bold pomegranate flavor and color in healthy beverages, baked goods, packaged snacks and more. Use freeze-dried pomegranate arils as a crunchy topper for smoothie bowls or salads. Or they can easily be rehydrated to create a fresh feel.

  • Pomegranate

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

Peaches

Available in:

  • Peach – Sliced
  • Peach – Diced
  • Peach – Powder
  • Seasoning Application/Coating Available

Ready to start your project?

Industry & Application Recommendations:

  • Baking
  • Ingredient – Cereal, Nutrition Bar
  • Foodservice
  • Confectionery
  • Retail, Snacking

Infuse fresh peach into a variety of creations with freeze-dried peach powder, slices or dices. Mercer’s freeze-dried peaches have a deep orange hue that is aromatic and sweet.

Freeze-dried peaches are perfect for creating a bold peach flavor for dressings, desserts, baked goods, smoothies and so much more.

  • Peaches

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

Ready to start your project?

Apples

Available in:

  • Fuji Apple – Sliced
  • Fuji Apple – Diced
  • Fuji Apple – Powder
  • Seasoning Application/Coating Available

Industry & Application Recommendations:

  • Baking
  • Ingredient – Cereal, Nutrition Bars
  • Foodservice 
  • Retail, Snacking

Freeze-dried Fuji apples have a mild and balanced flavor with notes of sweet honey and tart citrus. Simply eat them as a snack or bake freeze-dried Fuji apples into muffins and quick breads right in your own kitchen. Infuse extra flavor into house-made dressings and beverages at your restaurant by incorporating freeze-dried Fuji apples. We also offer the option to order apples with cinnamon to help you build layers of flavor with less work. If you are looking for a healthy all-natural ingredient to add sweetness without added sugar in your mixes, bars or cereal offerings, consider freeze-dried Fuji apples.

  • Fuji apples
  • Ascorbic acid
  • Citric Acid

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

Ready to start your project?

Industry & Application Recommendations:

  • Baking
  • Ingredient – Cereal, Nutrition Bar
  • Confectionery
  • Foodservice – Sauce, Dressing
  • Beverage

Raspberries

Available in:

  • Raspberries – Whole
  • Raspberries – Nuggets
  • Raspberries – Granules
  • Raspberries – Powder

Available whole or in pieces, freeze-dried raspberries are a delicious option to snack on or to add to a variety of recipes. Their distinct sweet and tart flavor and appealing color are sure to brighten up any recipe or packaged snack.

Swirl freeze-dried raspberries into cocktails or mocktails, create vinaigrette dressings or fold into baked good batters for a pop of color and sweetness.

  • Raspberries

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

Blueberries

Available in:

  • Blueberries – Whole
  • Blueberries – Pieces
  • Blueberries – Powder

Ready to start your project?

Industry & Application Recommendation:

  • Baking
  • Ingredient – Cereal, Nutrition Bar
  • Confectionery
  • Foodservice – Breakfast, Sauces
  • Retail, Snacking

Our freeze-dried blueberries are available whole, in pieces or powdered to fit a wide variety of delicious and nutritious items for at-home creations, packaged goods or menu items. This cultivated freeze-dried blueberry variety is dusty blue in color with a sweet yet woodsy flavor.

Freeze-dried blueberry powder or pieces incorporate easily into a wide variety of foods and beverages. Use powder to flavor beverages, ice creams and other sweets. Add whole freeze-dried blueberries to breakfast items like oatmeal, cereal or pancakes.

  • Blueberries

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

Bananas

Available in:

  • Bananas – Sliced
  • Bananas – Diced
  • Bananas – Powder

Ready to start your project?

Industry & Application Recommendations:

  • Baking
  • Ingredient – Cereal, Nutrition Bar
  • Confectionery
  • Beverage, Smoothies
  • Retail, Snacking

Enjoy authentic bananas in a convenient and affordable freeze-dried format. Add freeze-dried banana pieces or slices to custom snack mixes or cereal. Pair with tropical flavors in breakfast smoothies or exciting cocktails. Add a sweet and nutritional boost to desserts by stirring freeze-dried banana powder into ice cream, whipped topping or shakes.

  • Banana

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

Dragon Fruit

Available in:

  • Dragon Fruit – Diced
  • Dragon Fruit – Powder

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Industry & Application Recommendations:

  • Beverage
  • Foodservice

With a pleasantly milk flavor, freeze-dried dragon fruit blends well with many flavors. Its especially vibrant magenta color provides an all-natural alternative to artificial coloring in packaged goods or fresh-made foods.

Add visual appeal to ice creams and beverage or use freeze-dried dragon fruit for additional texture and color in snack and baked goods.

  • Dragon Fruit

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

Mango

Available in:

  • Mango – Wedge
  • Mango – Diced
  • Mango – Powder
  • Flavor/Coating Application Available

Ready to start your project?

Industry & Application Recommendations:

  • Baking
  • Ingredient – Cereal, Nutrition Bar
  • Confectionery
  • Foodservice – Sauce, Dressing
  • Retail, Snacking
  • Beverage

Available in wedges, slices, diced or powdered, our freeze-dried mango can be used in so many delicious ways. This freeze-dried fruit is vibrant yellow-orange and has a complex flavor that balances sweet and tart notes.

Use freeze-dried mango in flavorful dressings, bring a burst of flavor to your standard cereal or yogurt, and take your refreshing beverages or cocktails to the next level. Check out our FlavorFuse Chili Lime Mango variety to build intense, unique flavors with less work.

  • Mango

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

Pineapple

Available in:

  • Pineapple – Diced
  • Pineapple – Pieces
  • Pineapple – Powder
  • Flavor Application/Coating Available

Ready to start your project?

Industry & Application Recommendations:

  • Baking
  • Ingredient – Cereal
  • Confectionery
  • Foodservice – Sauce
  • Retail, Snacking
  • Beverage

Our pineapple is harvested fresh and then peeled, cut and freeze-dried. This shelf-stable fruit can easily be added to smoothies, breakfast foods or bakery items. Whisk away to a tropical island when you snack on pure freeze-dried pineapple that’s free from any added ingredients or sugar. For an extra kick, check out our FlavorFuse variety of freeze-dried pineapple naturally flavored with chili and lime.

  • Pineapple

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

Ready to start your project?

Industry & Application Recommendations:

  • Baking
  • Ingredient – Cereal, Nutrition Bar
  • Confectionery
  • Foodservice – Sauce, Dressing
  • Beverage

Strawberries

Available in:

  • Strawberries – Whole
  • Strawberries – Sliced
  • Strawberries – Diced
  • Strawberries – Pieces
  • Strawberries - Powder

Available in a variety of sizes and formats, freeze-dried strawberries are just as versatile as fresh. Add a burst of color and sweetness to beverages like sodas, lemonades and cocktails for summery refreshment no matter the season. Fold into batter to add bold, natural strawberry flavor and texture to baked goods. Easily use in snack mixes, bars or confectionery without any added sugar or other artificial ingredients.

Sweet and savory meet with our naturally flavor-infused options with balsamic vinegar or basil.

  • Strawberries

Store in an ambient environment for up to 24 months depending on packaging – contact us for more information. Open shelf life is up to 5 days.

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