Multi-Fruit Freeze-Dried Inclusions for Food Manufacturers

How does an assorted freeze-dried fruit medley elevate texture, color and nutrition in finished goods?

An assorted freeze-dried fruit medley is a ready-to-use blend of premium fruits that keeps true fruit color, aroma and concentrated flavor while dramatically reducing weight and refrigeration needs. For R&D and procurement teams, the medley delivers consistent visual appeal and natural taste without syrups or preservatives — a practical ingredient for cereals, snack mixes, yogurts, beverage toppers and bakery applications. Buyers favor medleys because they simplify sourcing (one SKU covers multiple inclusions) and lower landed cost per fruit-equivalent.

Which pack formats and shelf-life claims are standard for an assorted freeze-dried fruit medley?

• Ingredient type: Mixed fruits (multi-fruit combinations; supplier can list exact mix on request). 

• Drying method: Freeze drying (lyophilization) to preserve shape, color and volatiles. 

• Max moisture: ≤ 5% (target for stability and long shelf life).

• Available formats: Whole, slices (5–7 mm), dices (5×5×5 mm, 8×8×8 mm, 10×10×10 mm) and powder (40–80 mesh). 

• Additives: None — single-ingredient fruit inclusions. 

• Shelf life & storage: 24 months when stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. 

• MOQ (guideline): 100 KGS for many mixed-fruit listings — confirm per SKU. 

• Packing (bulk): inner double-PE or aluminum-foil bag; outer five-layer corrugated carton. 

• Certifications: BRC, FDA, Kosher, Halal, HACCP, ISO (request scanned certs for audits). 

Buyer tip: Always request a lot-specific COA (moisture, microbial panel, pesticide screen if required) and packing photos before production approval. 

FAQs

Q1 — Can I request samples for R&D? Who normally pays courier fees?
Yes — suppliers normally arrange small evaluation samples (e.g., 100–300 g) so you can test inclusion behaviour, color and rehydration. In B2B practice the buyer typically covers express courier costs; many factories will credit that freight against the first order if agreed up front.

Q2 — Are you a manufacturer or a trading company? What factory proof should I ask for?
For reliable supply ask for: freeze-dry line photos/video, IQF pre-freeze workflows, recent third-party audit reports (BRC/ISO/HACCP), batch COAs and retention-sample policy. Factory-direct producers with year-round capacity and on-site QC reduce seasonal risk and speed retailer approvals. 

Q3 — Do you offer FOB or CIF pricing, and which is better for my team?
Both FOB (buyer nominates forwarder) and CIF (supplier quotes to your port + insurance) are commonly available. For first orders request both to compare true landed cost; for pilots consider mixed-SKU LCL shipments to lower freight per SKU.

Q4 — What documentation will accompany shipments?
Expect COA, microbiology report, packing list and commercial invoice. Certification copies (BRC, HACCP, FDA, Halal/Kosher, ISO) should be supplied upon request to support customs and retail audits. 

Q5 — How do you minimise colour fade and breakage during transport?
Recommend nitrogen-flush inner bags, aluminium foil liners, tray inserts or reduced carton fill, and UV-blocking outer cartons for long sea routes. Request palletization photos and, for critical KPIs, a packing trial.

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• One-SKU multi-fruit convenience: we can configure mixed-fruit blends to match your flavor profile and SKU positioning, reducing procurement complexity. 

• Audit & compliance bundle: per-lot COAs, microbial panels and scanned cert packs (BRC / HACCP / ISO / FDA / Halal / Kosher) to accelerate importer and retailer onboarding. 

• Packaging & anti-breakage solutions: inner foil liners, nitrogen flush, tray inserts and mixed-SKU consolidation to lower landed cost and protect fragile inclusions. 

• Flexible commercial terms: side-by-side FOB/CIF quotations, sample programmes and small-batch pilots to validate performance before scale.

• Application support: tailored sample kits, suggested inclusion rates and rehydration guidance for cereals, yogurts, beverages and bakery trials.