Glacial Freeze Dry has acquired Foodynamics, a freeze-dry co-manufacturer, expanding the family-owned contract manufacturer's production capabilities and services.
The acquisition merges Foodynamics' established operations with Glacial Freeze Dry's manufacturing capacity and technology resources. The combined entity will continue offering contract manufacturing services for freeze-dried products while maintaining existing customer relationships and on-site teams.
"Foodynamics built tremendous trust by saying 'yes' when other co-packers said 'no,'" said Blake Burwell, Glacial Freeze Dry owner. "By bringing that spirit under the Glacial Freeze Dry banner, backed by fresh investment and state-of-the-art technology, we're giving customers the best of both worlds: the flexibility of a personalized partner and the resources of a full-scale manufacturer while keeping the commitment to quality."
The acquisition addresses key manufacturing challenges in the freeze-dried sector, including flexible minimum order quantities, rapid pilot production capabilities, and scalable capacity to meet growing market demand.
"We're keeping what people loved about Foodynamics — the responsive attention and proven results — while adding capacity and services brands need to grow," said Seth Shively, COO. "Our promise is simple: Meet partners where they're at and help them scale on their terms."
Existing Foodynamics customers will retain their current service teams while gaining access to expanded manufacturing capabilities and freeze-dry technology. The acquisition includes concept-to-scale assistance designed to meet customer specifications and production timelines.
"Joining forces with Glacial Freeze Dry is a win for our customers and our team," said Sean Jones, founder of Foodynamics and now director of sales for Glacial Freeze Dry's Wales, Wisconsin, U.S., location. "Our services will now be amplified by a new owner that shares our 'yes-first' mindset. Together, we can help brands move faster, stay flexible, and keep quality at the center of everything we produce."
