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What is good Freeze-Dried Fruit for Hikers & Outdoor Adventures ?
What is good Freeze-Dried Fruit for Hikers & Outdoor Adventures ?
Freeze-dried fruit is the ultimate outdoor snack — ultralight, long shelf life, and no mess. Here's why it's perfect for hiking, camping, and adventure, plus a simple trail mix recipe. Read more...
New Packaging ? — We'd Love Your Feedback !
New Packaging ? — We'd Love Your Feedback !
We're redesigning our packaging for retail — take a sneak peek at our new designs and tell us what you think! Come chat to us at the markets or leave... Read more...
The Foodie Gift Guide: Why Freeze-Dried Fruit Makes a Brilliant Present
The Foodie Gift Guide: Why Freeze-Dried Fruit Makes a Brilliant Present
Freeze-dried fruit makes a brilliant gift — long shelf life, unique NZ flavours, and no additives. Here are our favourite gift ideas by recipient type. Read more...
Plum blossom in the Fresca Freeze Dry orchard, spring 2026
Plum Blossom is Exploding! 🌸 When can we have freeze dreid plum again ?
The plum blossom is exploding right now! Our orchard trees are getting fuller and fuller every day — we've got loads of different plum varieties, and they're all starting to... Read more...
What can i have for a Healthy Snack Swap ?: Replacing Lollies & Chips with Real Fruit
What can i have for a Healthy Snack Swap ?: Replacing Lollies & Chips with Real Fruit
Freeze-dried fruit gives you the crunch of chips and the sweetness of lollies — but it's just real fruit. Here are the best snack swaps to try. Read more...
🌸 Spring Has Arrived — and the Orchard is Going Absolutely Wild!
🌸 Spring Has Arrived — and the Orchard is Going Absolutely Wild!
September 1st marks the first day of spring here in New Zealand, and the orchard is putting on quite a show! Our plum and avocado trees have been quietly budding... Read more...
Freeze-Dried Fruit on a Grazing Board: A How-To Guide
Freeze-Dried Fruit on a Grazing Board: A How-To Guide
Freeze-dried fruit adds colour, crunch, and flavour to any grazing board — and it won't go brown or release juice. Here's how to build a stunning board and the best... Read more...
What are some Gift Ideas for Foodies Who Have Everything ?
What are some Gift Ideas for Foodies Who Have Everything ?
Freeze-dried fruit makes a brilliant gift for foodies — unexpected, genuinely useful, and hand-crafted by a small NZ family business. Here are our favourite gift ideas by foodie type. Read more...
What Is Freeze Drying? How Does It Work & Why Is It Better Than Drying ?
Freeze drying removes moisture without heat — preserving flavour, colour, and nutrition far better than traditional drying. Here's how it works and why it matters. Read more...
Powered by the Sun: How Do We Use Solar Energy to Make Our Freeze-Dried Fruit ?
Our freeze dryers run on solar power — from the moment the sun rises over the Kaipara Harbour to well after dark. Watch the drone footage and see exactly how our system works. Read more...
Introducing Our Camping Buddies Pack — Real Food, Anywhere You Go
Introducing Our Camping Buddies Pack — Real Food, Anywhere You Go
Introducing our new Freeze Dried Potatoes — and their perfect camping companion, Freeze Dried Peas, Carrots & Corn. Use code CAMP12 to get both for $12 (introductory offer). Read more...
Powered by the Sun: How We Kept Freeze Drying Through a Total Power Outage
Powered by the Sun: How We Kept Freeze Drying Through a Total Power Outage
A power outage hit today — but our three freeze dryers kept running on solar power and battery storage without missing a beat. Same fruit, same flavour, same freshness. Truly... Read more...