Glacial Freeze Dry Acquires Wisconsin-Based Foodynamics, Launches at SUPERZOO

Glacial Freeze Dry, a family-owned contract manufacturer and co-packer specializing in premium freeze-dried products, has acquired Foodynamics, a Wisconsin-based freeze-dry co-manufacturer/co-packer.

The acquisition combines the established experience of Foodynamics with Glacial Freeze Dry’s expanded capacity and resources, delivering more adaptable, partner-centric contract manufacturing services for the freeze-dry market.

“Foodynamics built tremendous trust by saying ‘yes’ when other co-packers said ‘no,’” said Blake Burwell, owner of Glacial Freeze Dry. “By bringing that spirit under the Glacial Freeze Dry banner, backed by fresh investment and state-of-the-art technology, we’re giving customers the best of both worlds: the flexibility of a personalized partner and the resources of a full-scale manufacturer while keeping the commitment to quality.”

“We’re keeping what people loved about Foodynamics — the responsive attention and proven results — while adding capacity and services brands need to grow,” added Seth Shively, COO. “Our promise is simple: Meet partners where they’re at and help them scale on their terms.”

The acquisition delivers the following:

• Adaptive production model – Flexible minimum order quantities (MOQs), fast pilot runs, and additional capacity to meet growing demand.
• Clean-label integrity – Up to 98 percent nutrient retention and 25-year shelf life with no preservatives.
• Future-proof growth – Concept to scale assistance designed to meet customer specs and timelines as they continue to grow.

Existing Foodynamics customers will continue working with the same on-site team while gaining access to Glacial Freeze Dry’s expanded services, capacity and leading freeze-dry technology.

“Joining forces with Glacial Freeze Dry is a win for our customers and our team,” said Sean Jones, founder of Foodynamics and now director of sales for Glacial Freeze Dry’s Wales, Wisconsin  location. “Our services will now be amplified by a new owner that shares our ‘yes-first’ mindset. Together, we can help brands move faster, stay flexible, and keep quality at the center of everything we produce.”

Glacial Freeze Dry also launched at SUPERZOO 2025 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The company is offering fresh production capacity for brands at the show looking to private label their own freeze-dried pet food, treats and toppers and will book new projects on the show floor, while space lasts.  

“Today’s pet parents want nutrition as pure as nature intended, and pet brands need a partner who can meet that demand without the stress,” said Burwell. “SUPERZOO is the perfect place to show how we help companies launch clean-label, nutrient-dense products faster — and now with more capacity than ever.” 

“We’re continuing to bring the service our customers at SUPERZOO know and love, now with additional resources and capacity under the Glacial Freeze Dry name,” added Jones.