Frozen Assets: Freeze-Drying for Entrepreneurs

David Leaman
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Learn about the entrepreneurial journey in the freeze-drying industry, with insights on innovation, and product development. Navigate the complexities of the freeze-drying market, discussing how to differentiate your business and tap into niche markets. Hosted by David Leaman of The Freeze Dried Business network.Full Video Playlist of Frozen Assets Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8uz0_2xUyEIGWHjImLMBkll8M0ykaama

  1. May 25

    Okre - Barcelona's First Freeze-Dried Food Brand

    In this episode of the Frozen Assets podcast, I sat down with Jorge, the co-founder of Okre, a freeze-dried food company based in Barcelona, Spain. Jorge found his way into this industry the same way a lot of people do, by searching YouTube for answers and eventually landing on the Freeze Dried Business channel.His background is in outdoor sports and bike packing, and that's actually what sparked the whole idea. After paying a lot for a disappointing freeze-dried meal on a multi-day trip, he came home curious and started digging. One freeze dryer turned into four, and what started as testing in a home kitchen has grown into a real facility with a full product line built around Spanish recipes and outdoor nutrition.He runs the business with his best friend, a trained chef who handles the kitchen and recipe development, while Jorge focuses on marketing and getting the product out into the world. It's a natural split that came together organically, and it's a good example of why finding the right partner early matters more than most people realize.Helpful links:Join The Freeze-Dried Network: https://www.skool.com/freeze-dried-networkStay connected:Follow on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @ freezedriedbusinesshttps://freezedriedbusiness.comPurchase your ticket for the largest, most informative freeze-drying event. Register now at: https://freezedriedsummit.com. The yearly event is the third week of September in Boise, Idaho.

    23 min

  2. May 19

    I Asked Two Experts Everything About Commercial Freeze Drying

    What does it actually take to go from a garage full of countertop freeze-dryers to a real commercial operation? In this episode of the Frozen Assets Podcast, I sit down with Linc Burgess and Lloyd Parks from Cuddon Freeze Dry, a New Zealand-based freeze dryer manufacturer with decades of engineering experience behind them, to talk about what serious freeze-drying entrepreneurs need to hear.We get into their latest commercial freeze dryer, the FD50GP, a unit designed specifically to bridge the gap between hobbyist home machines and full industrial-scale equipment. If you have been wondering when and how to make that leap, this conversation is for you.Helpful links:Join The Freeze-Dried Network: https://www.skool.com/freeze-dried-networkStay connected:Follow on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @ freezedriedbusinesshttps://freezedriedbusiness.comPurchase your ticket for the largest, most informative freeze-drying event. Register now at: https://freezedriedsummit.com. The yearly event is the third week of September in Boise, Idaho.

    1 hr

  3. Mar 30

    Farm Fetch: Canadian Dog Owners Actually Want Freeze-Dried Pet Food

    What started as a hobby freeze-drying strawberries for hiking trips turned into one of Canada's most exciting new freeze-dried pet food companies. Anannya, founder of Farm Fetch Pets based in Toronto, joins the Frozen Assets podcast to share how a 12-hour hike with her dog Caillou sparked the idea for a gently cooked, freeze-dried pet food that is free of fillers, preservatives, and synthetic vitamins. From reformulating recipes five times to get the fat content right, to discovering that proper mylar packaging is everything, Anannya gives an honest and inspiring look at what it actually takes to build a freeze-dried pet food business from the ground up.In this episode we dig into why freeze-drying is the best technique for preserving nutrients in pet food, the real hidden costs that most new freeze-dry entrepreneurs do not see coming, and why Anannya believes the best businesses are born from personal problems you are passionate enough to solve. If you are a pet owner who wants better for your dog or an entrepreneur thinking about getting into the freeze-dried food space, this conversation is going to resonate with you.Find Farm Fetch here: https://farmfetchpet.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmfetchpetHelpful links:Join The Freeze-Dried Network: https://www.skool.com/freeze-dried-networkStay connected:Follow on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @ freezedriedbusinesshttps://freezedriedbusiness.comPurchase your ticket for the largest, most informative freeze-drying event. Register now at: https://freezedriedsummit.com. The yearly event is the third week of September in Boise, Idaho.

    23 min

  4. Feb 23

    Nigeria's Freeze-Drying Empire: LimLim Foods

    In this episode, I got to talk with Deola from LimLim Foods in Lagos, Nigeria, about her freeze-drying business. She's running 10 freeze dryers in one of the hardest places on Earth to do it. We're talking 104-degree heat, power that goes out all the time, and a country where most people have never even heard of freeze-dried food. If you've ever thought about starting a freeze-drying business or any business where the odds are stacked against you, you need to hear this conversation.Check out LimLim Foods below- Website: https://limlimfoods.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limlimdriedfruits/?hl=en- Deola LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deola-balogun-649aa3a/Helpful links:Join The Freeze-Dried Network: https://www.skool.com/freeze-dried-networkStay connected:Follow on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @ freezedriedbusinesshttps://freezedriedbusiness.comPurchase your ticket for the largest, most informative freeze-drying event. Register now at: https://freezedriedsummit.com. The yearly event is the third week of September in Boise, Idaho.

    42 min

  5. Feb 18

    Harvest Right Got Me Started, These Experts Got Me Answers

    I got to sit down with Russell King, John Olsen, and David Unruh from Faroe Tech, and these guys have over 75 years of combined freeze-drying experience. They work with facilities that process over 100,000 pounds a day, and they break down everything in a way that actually makes sense.We cover how freeze dryers really work, why products turn to powder (and how to fix it), energy costs that can waste hundreds of thousands of dollars, packaging that makes or breaks your shelf life, and what it takes to scale from home units to commercial operations.Whether you're freeze-drying at home, running a small business, or thinking about going commercial, Russell, John, and David answer the questions everyone asks but few people can actually answer from real experience.How to get in touch with the Faroe Tech team? Here's their website: https://faroetech.com/contact/. They are also on LinkedIn if you search for their names.Join the BEST Freeze-Drying Community - https://www.skool.com/freeze-dried-associationAttend the Freeze Dried Summit - https://freezedriedsummit.com/Download the FREE Spreadsheet Template: https://freezedriedbusiness.com/spreadsheet/The Frozen Assets Podcast series is all about exploring the world of the freeze-drying industry and hopefully inspiring you to achieve more in your business by looking at current entrepreneurs and companies in this growing industry. Full Playlist of Frozen Assets Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8uz0_2xUyEIGWHjImLMBkll8M0ykaamaExplore more about the business side of freeze-drying by visiting www.freezedriedbusiness.com or our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@freezedriedbusiness

    42 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    DryM Foods: How India Is Freeze-Drying Its Future

    I talk with Aayushi Jain from DryM Foods, a leading freeze-drying business in India based in New Delhi. They started their company to bring authentic, freeze-dried food to India that keeps the taste and nutrition of home-cooked meals, even when people live far away.We discuss how freeze-drying technology in India is growing fast, especially for foods like lentils, rice, fruits, and snacks. Aayushi shares how their company uses the freeze-drying process to create over 80 products, including special meals for toddlers and healthy freeze-dried snacks.You’ll learn about the challenges of shipping freeze-dried food in India and how packaging plays a key role in keeping food fresh and safe. We also talk about how the Indian government supports freeze-drying startups in India with grants and loans to reduce food waste and improve food preservation.I also share insights into the global freeze-drying market and how this technology is changing industries like pet food and nutraceuticals. If you want to start a freeze-drying business in India or learn more about the benefits of freeze-dried meals, this episode is for you!Join the BEST Freeze-Drying Community - https://www.skool.com/freeze-dried-associationAttend the Freeze Dried Summit - https://freezedriedsummit.com/Download the FREE Spreadsheet Template: https://freezedriedbusiness.com/spreadsheet/The Frozen Assets Podcast series is all about exploring the world of the freeze-drying industry and hopefully inspiring you to achieve more in your business by looking at current entrepreneurs and companies in this growing industry. Full Playlist of Frozen Assets Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8uz0_2xUyEIGWHjImLMBkll8M0ykaamaExplore more about the business side of freeze-drying by visiting www.freezedriedbusiness.com or our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@freezedriedbusinessFollow DryM Foods on Instagram

    44 min

  7. 11/17/2025

    I Asked a Chef What Makes Great Freeze‑Drying Recipes

    I visit with Chef Dale, a talented master chef who’s helping change the way Alaska thinks about food and freeze‑drying! Chef Dale works with Josh and Samantha Waisanen, the founders of Alaska Food Company, who are using freeze‑drying to make food last longer, stay nutritious, and reach even the most remote parts of Alaska.Chef Dale shares how he turned his restaurant cooking skills into amazing freeze‑dried recipes that taste just as good as fresh meals. He talks about what he’s learned, what surprised him, and how anyone can use freeze‑drying to create new foods that make a real difference. This interview is part of my Alaska visit series, where I highlight incredible people who are using freeze‑drying to solve big challenges in food supply, storage, and sustainability. If you love food, innovation, or want to be inspired by real people doing amazing things, you’ll love this story!Join the BEST Freeze-Drying Community - https://www.skool.com/freeze-dried-associationAttend the Freeze Dried Summit - https://freezedriedsummit.com/Download the FREE Spreadsheet Template: https://freezedriedbusiness.com/spreadsheet/The Frozen Assets Podcast series is all about exploring the world of the freeze-drying industry and hopefully inspiring you to achieve more in your business by looking at current entrepreneurs and companies in this growing industry. Full Playlist of Frozen Assets Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8uz0_2xUyEIGWHjImLMBkll8M0ykaamaExplore more about the business side of freeze-drying by visiting www.freezedriedbusiness.com or our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@freezedriedbusiness

    16 min

  8. 10/28/2025

    Our Biggest Mistake? Thinking Small - Alaska Food Co

    In this episode, I continued the conversation with the founders of Alaska Food Co and took a deep-dive on their growth story. Everything from their freeze-dryer purchases, facility requirements and choices, advice for expanding your business, and much more.You’ll learn:- Why Alaska relies so heavily on imported food and how freeze-drying can help fix that- How the 2018 earthquake inspired the creation of Alaska Food Company- What it’s really like to scale from a home freeze dryer to a commercial system- Practical tips for anyone wanting to grow a freeze-drying business- How freeze drying supports schools, families, and rural Alaska communities- What it takes to run a food business in one of the toughest environments in the worldJoin the BEST Freeze-Drying Community - https://www.skool.com/freeze-dried-associationAttend the Freeze Dried Summit - https://freezedriedsummit.com/Download the FREE Spreadsheet Template: https://freezedriedbusiness.com/spreadsheet/The Frozen Assets Podcast series is all about exploring the world of the freeze-drying industry and hopefully inspiring you to achieve more in your business by looking at current entrepreneurs and companies in this growing industry. Full Playlist of Frozen Assets Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8uz0_2xUyEIGWHjImLMBkll8M0ykaamaExplore more about the business side of freeze-drying by visiting www.freezedriedbusiness.com or our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@freezedriedbusiness

    13 min
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Learn about the entrepreneurial journey in the freeze-drying industry, with insights on innovation, and product development. Navigate the complexities of the freeze-drying market, discussing how to differentiate your business and tap into niche markets. Hosted by David Leaman of The Freeze Dried Business network.Full Video Playlist of Frozen Assets Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8uz0_2xUyEIGWHjImLMBkll8M0ykaama

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