Co-Manufacturer of Freeze-Dried Protein & Supplement Ingredients
Welcome to our USDA-inspected, family-owned freeze-drying facility in Colorado, where quality meets innovation. We specialize in custom freeze-dried meats, meal kit ingredients, pet foods, and confections, all crafted with care and precision.
Your Trusted Partner in Custom Freeze-Drying Solutions
Flatiron Food Factory is a WBENC-certified, USDA-inspected, and family-owned freeze-drying facility based in the United States. We specialize in custom freeze-drying for premium meats, bulk ingredients, confections, and pet products.As one of the few independent freeze-drying manufacturers with USDA oversight, we’re known for our reliable supply chain, fast lead times, and cost-efficient, end-to-end service.
We provide flexible production options, from small-batch to large-scale manufacturing, with a focus on quality, safety, and shelf stability. Our all-natural product offerings include:
100% grass-fed, free-range meats
Organ meats
Clean-label, allergen-free ingredients
All products are gluten-free and free from the top nine allergens, meeting the highest standards for today’s health-conscious consumers and premium brands.
Broad Expertise in Freeze-Dried Ingredients
Since 2014, we have worked with a variety of natural food and CPG businesses, offering minimally processed food manufacturing to outdoor recreation and survival brands, quality pet food labels, sweets and novelty product makers, and white-label manufacturers, as well as government, military, and institutional supply chains.
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Commercial Freeze-Drying Services
We prepare bulk freeze-dried ingredients for use in dry-fill, baking and dehydrated goods, as well as co-packing, new product recipe development, storage & fulfillment, and ingredient purchase and tolling. We offer custom milling and ingredient processing for coarse ground and powdered ingredients available.
Here’s a small sampling of our freeze-dried meat offerings:
Beef
Our beef offerings include both ground and diced muscle cuts, along with nutrient-rich organ options such as kidney, heart, and liver. We proudly offer beef sourced from grass-fed and free-range animals, ensuring both quality and sustainability.
Chicken
We provide chicken breast and trim, available ground or diced to suit a variety of applications. Customers can choose between conventional or free-range sourcing based on their preferences or label needs.
Turkey
Our turkey is available ground or diced, offering a lean and versatile protein option.
Pork
We offer pork in ground, sausage, or diced cuts, giving you flexibility for a wide range of formulations and flavor profiles.
As a premium food processing facility based in the USA, the Flatiron Food Factory features
domestic protein programs, which ensures shorter lead times without any customs fees. We also
offer our customers in-house cooking capabilities and small-batch freeze-drying for organic
materials and exotic meats like rabbit, duck and buffalo.
Freeze-Dried Confections and Novelties
If we can source it, we can freeze-dry it. Our team has experience processing a variety of confections, including marshmallows, fruit-flavored candies, and other novelty sweets. Whether you're developing a new product or enhancing an existing one, we’re ready to help you explore creative freeze-dried solutions.
Large Orders or Small, We Do It All
With a low minimum order quantity of 500 to 100,000 pounds and flexible pricing options,
Flatiron Food Factory is also uniquely suited to assist our partners with recipe R&D and product
batch testing. Our contract manufacturing services include small-batch freeze-drying for
specialty food markets.
Quick Turnaround Times, High-Capacity Processing
We prioritize allergen-free production for safe, delicious options for all customers.
Get Started with Our Services
Contact us today for a tailored quote or to discuss your specific needs with a specialist.
