Company Case Study | Premium Pet Nutrition Made Easy with Freeze Drying

Raw meat, kibbles and treats – preserved to perfection

Freeze-dried pet food is increasingly recognized as a key category in the pet food industry, currently growing at a compound annual rate of 5.0%. This growth reflects a broader shift toward high-quality, minimally processed nutrition for pets.

GEA’s freeze drying technology supports this trend by enabling manufacturers to preserve the structure, size, and nutritional integrity of pet food products - including vitamins, proteins, flavors, and colors - across raw meat, kibbles, and treats. The process operates at low product temperatures, typically below 40°C, which allows raw meat to retain its uncooked appearance and essential nutrients without the use of heat.

This presentation will explore how freeze drying contributes to product innovation, nutritional quality, and consumer trust in pet food manufacturing.