The additional square footage will triple the plant’s freeze-drying capacity and add 75 employees.

The new 130,000-square-foot facility is designed to expand the company’s current production capabilities.

Through its acquisition of Canature, Thrive Foods will further expand its manufacturing capabilities in pet nutrition.

The turnkey freeze dry solution will be a part of the live pet treat production line at the show.

This freeze-dried pet food and treat pioneer describes itself as “a meat shop for dogs and cats.”

Jim Cohen will serve as Oregon Freeze Dry’s president and chief executive officer.

The Summit Model offers processors the ability to maximize product quality, potential and efficiency.

The two-day workshop brought together technology professionals, academics, processors and industry experts.

The new facility, called Canature Kitchen Lynden, will have an annual production capacity of 4,000 metric tons.

The company’s facility in Seward, Neb., offers a full range of freeze-dried production capabilities.