date:May 09, 2017
so larger fruits need to be cut into smaller pieces to freeze quickly, he said.
Dr Naumovski said some farmers might not have the ability to freeze product as soon as it was picked, and may also have transport problems when trying to get it to a freeze-dry facility.
Despite the challenges, Mr Buckley expects the interest in freeze-dried fruits to increase, largely driven by demand from parents and the health food industry.