As we acknowledge National Preparedness Month this September, it’s crucial to consider not just how we respond in emergencies, but also how we can prepare in advance. While most people think about stocking up on non-perishable food items, many overlook one of the most effective methods of long-term food preservation: freeze drying. In this post, […]
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Freeze drying is the perfect New Year’s resolution
Making New Year resolutions can be traced back 4,000 years ago to when the ancient Babylonians started their year with a spring celebration and also made promises to themselves and their gods to right wrongs and do better. Later, Julius Caesar moved the start of the year to January, a month that was named for […]
Freeze Dryer Helps During Hurricane Ida
There are many reasons why people preserve food – it’s economical, more nutritious, and a great way to preserve leftovers or garden produce. But, perhaps, one of the most important reasons to create a personal food storage is the peace of mind it gives you knowing that you are prepared for whatever disaster may come […]
Megadrought to increase the cost of food
A megadrought in California is threatening to push food prices even higher. The state is already facing its worst water shortage in four years and its driest season has only just begun, according to data from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS). A recent article from Business Insider looked at how this current drought […]
Heat waves, power outages, and shelf-stable food
The Pacific Northwest is currently experiencing a record-breaking heatwave that has shut down much of daily life for residents. In Salem, Oregon’s state capitol, temperatures reached 117 degrees, the hottest since record-keeping began in the 1890s. Seattle set an all-time high temperature of 106 degrees. Portland saw an extreme high of 115, breaking the previous […]
WHEN LITTLE INCONVENIENCES SNOWBALL INTO BIG DISASTERS
The last two years have been a parade of difficulties. In 2020, COVID lockdowns began a streak of panic buying that lasted for several months. Most notable was the much joked about rush on toilet paper. However, it certainly wasn’t the only thing that was hard to find. Grocery stores struggled to keep up with […]
WHAT THE COVID PANDEMIC HAS TAUGHT ME
Several months ago, we heard of a virus raging around the world, and we knew it was going to visit the US. Some people over-reacted, some didn’t react at all, and a small segment of the population breathed a sigh of relief as others stormed stores, buying everything they could get their hands on. Within […]
Storing Food Without Electricity
A common question we see on our online advertisements is “but what if the electricity goes out?” While it is true that it takes power to run a freeze dryer, once that food is freeze dried it can be stored at room temperatures and requires no electricity. One of the main reasons to own a […]
You Never Know When an Earthquake will Happen
All Harvest Right freeze dryers are designed, engineered, and tested in our manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. Our headquarters are located in North Salt Lake, about 10 miles from the Salt Lake City International airport. March 18, 2020 started out like any other day at our offices, but quickly changed. That morning a […]
Six Frequently Asked Questions about the Harvest Right Freeze Dryer
Will the cost of a freeze dryer be going up or down soon? Freeze drying technology has, unfortunately, been very expensive. The initial freeze dryer we introduced just a few years ago was $5,000, but we keep doing our best to make it more affordable and now units start at $2195. With that said, our cost […]
