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THE PFD SUPPLY MODEL
A Connected Supply Model.
Built For Flexibility.
We leverage global IQF sourcing and qualified manufacturing partners, combined with U.S. supply chain management and inventory, to deliver high-quality freeze-dried fruit ingredients with cost efficiency and supply flexibility.
Global Sourcing
Access to multiple growing regions and supply options.
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COST EFFICIENCY
The right combination. The right results.
+ SUPPLY ASSURANCE
Manufacturing Economics
Leveraging low-cost, qualified processing partners.
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U.S. Supply Chain Management
Planning, logistics, and customer service.
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U.S. Inventory
California inventory for shorter lead times on selected products.
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Lean Operating Structure
Lean operating model supports cost efficiency and flexibility.
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THE PFD CONTROL LAYER
We Coordinate the Plan, Partners and Performance.
Pacific Freeze Dry serves as the central coordination layer connecting demand with global sourcing partners, qualified processors, and U.S. fulfillment. We manage planning, production, quality documentation, and inventory to support consistent product requirements and reliable supply.
SUPPLIER COORDINATION
DEMAND PLANNING
PFD CONTROL LAYER
PRODUCTION PLANNING
QA OVERSIGHT & COMPLIANCE
CAPACITY MANAGEMENT
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION
International logistics
Global supply network
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Fruit Sourcing
(We Leverage)
Raw material sourcing
Global Fruit Sourcing
We leverage diverse growing regions to secure high-quality fruit.
Quality testing & documentation
Food safety systems
Freeze-drying processing
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Qualified Processing Partners (We Coordinate)
Qualified Processing Partners
We coordinate production with multiple, qualified facilities.
Finished product to customer
Domestic logistics
U.S. warehouse California
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U.S. Infrastructure & Customer Supply
(We Manage)
U.S. Infrastructure & Customer Supply
We manage inventory and logistics to deliver a reliable supply.
OUR COORDINATED SUPPLY MODEL
SUPPLY CHAIN ECONOMICS
Where the Model Creates Structural Cost Advantage.
By leveraging existing manufacturing infrastructure and coordinating the supply chain around customer demand, we can create a more flexible and efficient supply model compared to traditional, asset-heavy approaches.
TRADITIONAL / ASSET-HEAVY MODEL
Own and operate the infrastructure
Capital invested in infrastructure
Significant capital required to build and maintain assets.
Fixed capacity & overhead
Infrastructure requires high fixed costs to operate.
Infrastructure determines footprint
Business and customers adjust to the assets you own.
Scale requires additional assets
Growth requires more facilities, equipment, and people.
Capital locked in. Less flexibility.
Higher fixed costs and lower ability to adapt.
KEY DIFFERENCES
Capital focused where it creates the most value
Access capacity without owning it
Demand drives supply configuration
Scale through network capacity, not owned assets
Capital deployed where it drives value
Lower fixed costs, more flexibility, faster response.
Scale through network capacity
Add volume by leveraging existing qualified partners.
Customer demand determines supply configuration
Right product, in the right place, at the right time.
Flexible access to existing capacity
Use qualified global processing partners with available capacity.
Capital focused on supply & inventory
Invest in inventory, quality systems, people and customer needs.
PFD / ASSET-LIGHT MODEL
Leveraging existing infrastructure and coordiante the network
U.S. INVENTORY & FULFILLMENT
Domestic Inventory. Responsive Fulfillment.
We hold inventory on select products in our California warehouse, allowing for shorter lead times and greater supply flexibility. Availability and ship times depend on the product, inventory levels, and order requirements.