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DIY MRE's

Posted by PackFreshUSA on Oct 26th 2018

Creating your own MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) Creating your own Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) is simple and more affordable than buying your regular bland-MRE's at your local military surplus or su … read more

Dehydrating & Storing Vegetables

Posted by PackFreshUSA on Oct 10th 2018

Dehydrating vegetables is a great way to save your harvest and/or save money when your local grocery store offers deals you just can’t pass up; $7.99 for 25 lbs. of carrots?! Yes, Please … read more

How To Store Jerky: Short Term & Long Term

Posted by PackFreshUSA on Jan 9th 2018

There is nothing like making homemade jerky. We love all types of jerky around here and a significant percentage of our customers are using our products with their jerky. However, finding mold on … read more

Myths & Misconceptions: Oxygen Absorbers & Mylar Bags

Posted by PackFreshUSA on Nov 16th 2017

There are quite a few misunderstood concepts about oxygen absorbers and Mylar bags because they were intended to be used commercially for product packaging under the guidance of a food techno … read more

Oxygen Absorbers vs. Desiccants

Posted by PackFreshUSA on Aug 8th 2017

We have received a handful of questions regarding oxygen absorbers and desiccants. We understand there could be a slight confusion between the two but the most important thing to remember is: … read more

Using Mason Jars for Long Term Food Storage

Posted by PackFreshUSA on May 18th 2017

Dry canning is a favorite way to store dry food for long term. It’s a simple method but first thing first, you need to plan! What food will you be storing? When creating a long-term … read more