From Startup to Scale: Real Stories
How Our Customers Are Succeeding with Parker Freeze Dry
In remote regions like Alaska, food security is more than a convenience—it’s a necessity. That’s where Alaska Food Co. comes in. This veteran- and women-owned company started with a powerful mission: to ensure high-quality, shelf-stable foods were accessible year-round across Alaska.
A Humble Start with Tabletop Units
Like many freeze-dried businesses, Alaska Food Co. began with small-scale, tabletop freeze dryers. These units were enough to get their ideas off the ground and test the market, but they quickly discovered that demand—and their mission—required more capacity, consistency, and scalability than the tabletop units could offer.
Scaling with Parker Freeze Dry
Enter Parker Freeze Dry. Alaska Food Co. turned to Parker as a trusted partner to help them take the next step. The transition from small-scale to full-scale production wasn’t just about buying bigger equipment—it was about investing in their future.
With Parker’s commercial freeze dryers, Alaska Food Co. dramatically increased their production capacity. They now run multiple units and process a wide variety of locally sourced foods, enabling them to meet the year-round nutritional needs of Alaskan communities—even in the most remote areas.
Why Parker?
Alaska Food Co. chose Parker Freeze Dry not just for the equipment, but for the partnership. Parker provided technical guidance, startup support, and a relationship that went beyond a sale. The result? A scalable operation built to serve communities for the long haul.
Whether you're just getting started or ready to expand, Parker Freeze Dry offers solutions that grow with you—just like we did for Alaska Food Co.
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