For over a decade, FOUNDATION Outdoors has been developing and manufacturing premium freeze-dried foods from our USDA-inspected, SQF-certified facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. As the nation’s largest co-manufacturer of freeze-dried meals, we have produced millions of meals for some of the outdoor industry’s leading brands. Our products are carried by more than 150 retailers nationwide, and we have earned an SQF “Excellent” rating every year since 2017 – a reflection of our commitment to quality, consistency, and food safety.
Our story began with a simple observation: outdoor enthusiasts deserved better quality food. After years of manufacturing freeze-dried meals for other brands, we identified a gap in the outdoor meal market which was filled with low-quality products on one end and expensive “premium” options on the other – many of which failed to deliver on the flavor, nutrition, or value consumers expected. Drawing on our years of manufacturing expertise and passion for the outdoors, we developed a best-in-category alternative: quality freeze-dried meals made with real ingredients, exceptional flavor, and the nutrition needed to fuel every adventure.
As we continued to refine our freeze-drying capabilities, we came to realize the technology had applications far beyond the outdoor category. While our passion remains rooted in serving outdoor enthusiasts, our experience in freeze-drying has allowed us to develop entirely new products and bring innovative products to a broader audience.
This evolution led to our brand-new line: FOUNDATION Outdoors Freeze-Dried Crunchy Cheese Bites and Cheesecake Bites. Made with restaurant quality cheese and clean, all-natural ingredients, they deliver both bold flavor, a satisfying crunch, and a protein-rich snacking experience unlike anything else on the shelf. By bringing our proven freeze-drying expertise into grocery, convenience, travel, and specialty retail channels, we are creating innovative products that help retailers stand out while giving consumers something they have never seen before.
Today, FOUNDATION Outdoors combines the experience of an established manufacturer with the mindset of an innovator. After more than a decade spent refining the art and science of freeze-drying, we continue to develop products that challenge expectations and showcase what this technology can achieve. We believe the future of freeze-dried food extends far beyond the outdoor category, and we are proud to help lead that evolution.