Dehydrated Pet Food Solutions
Next Generation Dehydration – Achieve Freeze Dried Quality without the Freeze Dried Cost
Work with Us to Scale Your Business
Strong Commercial Validation
Over 100,000 lbs of retail product delivered to 10+ active pet food partners and SKUs in large retail chain (PetSmart, Pet Valu)
Custom Product Solutions
Partner with us to develop your new product idea – from concept to launch and ongoing co-manufacturing.
Wholesale Supply
Choose from our Standard Wholesale Product Catalog.
Equipment Solutions
Bring manufacturing in house by leasing or purchasing a modular, GentleDry™ system.
What We Offer
Technology
Safe, Scalable, Sustainable
Safe:
Our safety protocols are anchored in the precise and uniform reduction of water activity, combined with a fully customizable time, temperature kill step ensuring seamless alignment with specific global regulatory requirements.
Sustainable:
100% Electric: Easily powered by solar, hydro, or other renewable grids.
Clean Operations: Zero carbon emissions and odor control.
Water Stewardship: Process water is recovered for repurposing or safe discharge.
Future-Proof: Designed to meet the most stringent environmental regulations and zoning requirements.
Upcycle by-products into value added products.
Scalable:
Whether you’re launching a proof-of-concept or scaling a global brand, GentleDry™ adapts to your needs.
Phase 1: Build market traction through our specialized toll-manufacturing network.
Phase 2: Continue to Co-man with us or invest in your own proprietary GentleDry™ system.
Phase 3: Scale capacity effortlessly by adding modular drying chambers as demand grows
Industrial (1 chamber)
Capacity per 8 hours shift (kg, wet): 250-300
Capacity per 24 hours (kg, wet): 750-900
Drying Surface Area (sqm): 19
Power Requirement: 65 kW, 208 V, 125 amps (3 phase)
Footprint (m): 2.4 x 1.8
Industrial (2 chamber)
Capacity per 8 hours shift (kg, wet): 500-600
Capacity per 24 hours (kg, wet): 1500-1800
Drying Surface Area (sqm): 38
Power Requirement: 130 kW, 208 V, 250 amps (3 phase)
Footprint (m): 2.4 x 3
The CanDry™ Manufacturing Difference
Category
GentleDry™
Freeze Dry
Air Dry
Thermal Dry
1–1.5
16–48
8–24
1–2
Energy Use
Medium
High
Medium
High
35–40°
0°
50-85°
70°
1x
2–4x
1–1.5x
0.5–1x
7.5
30–50
15–25
30–40
GentleDry™
1–1.5 hours
Energy Use:
Medium
Drying Temperature (C):
35–40°
Relative Drying Cost (per kg):
1x
Footprint (sqm):
7.5
Freeze Dry
16–48 hours
Energy Use:
High
Drying Temperature (C):
0°
Relative Drying Cost (per kg):
2–4x
Footprint (sqm):
30–50
Air Dry
8–24 hours
Energy Use:
Medium
Drying Temperature (C):
50-85°
Relative Drying Cost (per kg):
1–1.5x
Footprint (sqm):
15–25
Thermal Dry
1–2 hours
Energy Use:
High
Drying Temperature (C):
70°
Relative Drying Cost (per kg):
0.5–1x
Footprint (sqm):
30–40
The CanDry™ Quality Difference
Nutrient quality degrades the longer the product is exposed to oxygen and the higher the temperature. GentleDry™ utilizes a combination of proprietary microwave, infrared and vacuum technology which minimizes temperature and time induced oxidation and preserving the natural flavours, colours, and essential nutrients of fresh ingredients.
This gentle drying process is especially beneficial for thermal and oxygen-sensitive materials, as it helps maintain their integrity and extends shelf life.
Traditional drying methods often force a compromise between efficiency and nutrition.
While thermal drying is cost-effective, the high heat degrades essential nutrients, forcing manufacturers to supplement with synthetic vitamins, colour or flavour enhancers —which are often less bioavailable. Furthermore, thermal processing accelerates oxidation, leading to rancid fats and free radicals that can cause systemic inflammation and digestive distress.
While freeze-drying protects nutrients, it sacrifices texture and appearance.
GentleDry™ delivers a vibrate, rehydratable, clean-label product that preserves natural nutrition and minimizes the oxidative damage that compromises long-term health.
Category
GentleDry™
Freeze Dry
Air Dry
Thermal Dry
Nutrient Lock
95%+
80%
Colour
Natural pigments & “look and feel” maintained
Time induced oxidation = grey or brown
Heat induced oxidation = grey or brown (solution: add colours, weakening clean label)
Rehydration Rate (Minutes)
5
5
N/A
N/A
GentleDry™
95%+
Colour:
Natural pigments & “look and feel” maintained
Rehydration Rate:
5 min
Palatability:
Natural Aroma and Flavour
Freeze Dry
95%+
Colour:
Muted colours and “chalky”; prone to breakage causing dust
Rehydration Rate:
5 min
Palatability:
Natural Aroma and Flavours
Air Dry
80%
Colour:
Time induced oxidation = grey or brown
Rehydration Rate:
N/A
Palatability:
Natural Aroma and Flavour altered
Thermal Dry
60% (solution: add synthetic ingredients, weakening clean label)
Colour:
Heat induced oxidation = grey or brown (solution: add colours, weakening clean label)
Rehydration Rate:
N/A
Palatability:
Natural Aroma and Flavour altered (solution: add palatants, weakening clean label)
GentleDry™ Preserves What Others Destroy
Our Story
Born from 30+ years of industrial expertise, CanDry™ is at the forefront of a manufacturing revolution.
Our core technology, GentleDry™, eliminates the compromise between high-speed efficiency and premium quality. By optimizing nutritional value and reducing energy consumption, we provide the market with a scalable, cost-effective solution designed for a more resilient agri-food system. We aren’t just drying products; we are redefining what’s possible in dehydration.
GentleDry™ is our core proprietary technology, protected by multiple patents and unique industrial design. By utilizing a powerful synergy of vacuum, infrared, and microwave technology, we achieve industry-leading drying times and uniformity without sacrificing nutritional integrity.
