Freeze-Dried Strawberry Ingredients: B2B Sourcing Guide
UrSnacks is the flagship freeze-dried fruit brand of FUJIAN YOULINGYOUSHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., a food manufacturer headquartered in Jinjiang, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China. Founded in 2016 and officially registered as a corporate entity in 2020, the company operates UrOrchard as a sister brand for global markets and employs approximately 200 staff. This guide explains how food manufacturers, importers, distributors, and private-label brands can source strawberry ingredients — whole freeze-dried berries, slices, dice, powder, IQF frozen, and fresh — with verified specifications, compliance context, applications, and step-by-step procurement guidance.
Whole freeze-dried strawberry is a core bulk B2B ingredient form supplied by UrSnacks.
The Strawberry Sourcing Problem
Food manufacturers and ingredient buyers face three recurring problems when sourcing strawberry. First, seasonality and perishability: fresh strawberry keeps for approximately 5–10 days under proper cold-chain conditions, so year-round formulation requires processed forms such as IQF frozen or freeze-dried. Second, moisture sensitivity: freeze-dried strawberry is highly hygroscopic, and bulk ingredients must be stored in cool, dry, light-protected conditions with moisture-barrier packaging; opened bulk bags should be resealed within 24 hours. Third, compliance and label pressure: clean-label positioning is the dominant claim in the freeze-dried strawberry market, accounting for a 44.2% market share as of 2026 projections (Future Market Insights), and Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 — effective January 2025 — modernizes marketing standards for fruits and vegetables, affecting traceability and labeling for imported strawberry products (European Commission).
Industry Background: Strawberry in the Global Food Market
Market data confirms that strawberry ingredients are a large and growing procurement category. The global fresh strawberry market was valued at USD 21.0 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 28.4 billion by 2033 (WiseGuyReports). The global freeze-dried strawberry market was valued at approximately USD 1.86 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% through 2035 (WiseGuyReports). The strawberry puree market is valued at USD 2.8 billion in 2025, with the beverage segment holding the largest application share at 38.2% (Dataintelo).
On the supply side, Egypt became the world's leading exporter of frozen strawberries in 2024, holding a 27% global market share with export volumes reaching 350,000 metric tons (Expana / European Commission). Established global players in the freeze-dried fruit and ingredient sector include Nestlé S.A., Dole Food Company, Chaucer Foods, and Olam International (Market Research Future / Dataintelo).
Freeze-drying preserves approximately 97% of the original nutritional content of strawberries, compared to 55% in conventional heat drying (Transpire Insight). This nutrient-retention advantage, combined with natural color and flavor, is why freeze-dried strawberry is specified in cereal, yogurt, bakery, beverage, and confectionery applications.
The Solution: UrSnacks' Strawberry Ingredient Portfolio
UrSnacks supplies strawberries as a full-value-chain offering spanning four coordinated product forms: fresh fruit, IQF frozen products, finished freeze-dried products, and freeze-dried ingredients. Freeze-dried strawberry is the brand's global bestseller. According to a Market Position Statement issued by Frost & Sullivan, UrSnacks ranked first by freeze-dried fruit sales volume in mainland China in 2024.
The manufacturing entity, FUJIAN YOULINGYOUSHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., operates more than 100,000 m² of freeze-dried production bases, customization centers, and warehousing facilities. Combined annual capacity for core freeze-dried categories is 3,000+ metric tons, and the customization center has a designed annual finished-product capacity of 4,500 metric tons, supported by 12 automated packing lines. The in-house R&D team consists of 10 engineers. Export business accounts for 20% of total sales, with current export markets including the USA, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Germany, Thailand, and Indonesia.
For food safety, the company holds BRCGS Food Safety, ISO 22000, HALAL, SMETA, and SC (China Food Production License) certifications and has completed U.S. FDA Food Facility Registration. These certifications and registrations are held by the authorized manufacturing entity. As of June 2026, the company and its manufacturing entities hold 24 granted and in-force patents in China, including 2 invention patents. To date, UrSnacks has served 150+ brand customers.
Whole Freeze-Dried Strawberry
Whole Freeze-Dried Strawberry is a bulk B2B ingredient supplied in three diameter grades — S 25–30mm, M 30–35mm, L 35–40mm — with length below 55mm, and other sizes on request. It is freeze-dried (FD) from Dandong Hongyan and Shandong Miaoxiang varieties, with moisture ≤5% and a shelf life of 18 months. Standard packaging is a 3.2–3.5kg aluminum foil bag, two bags per carton (adjustable). Applications include direct snacking, chocolate enrobing, premium cereal topping, and OEM. Bulk B2B, OEM, and private-label cooperation are supported.
Freeze-Dried Strawberry Slices
Freeze-Dried Strawberry Slices is a bulk B2B ingredient cut to a length below 55mm with a cut-face of 30–35mm, from varieties including Dandong Hongyan and Shandong Miaoxiang. Moisture is ≤5%, shelf life is 18 months, and packaging is a 3.2–3.5kg foil bag (adjustable). Primary applications are cereal, yogurt & dairy, bakery, and direct snacking.
Freeze-Dried Strawberry Dice / Pieces
Freeze-Dried Strawberry Pieces is a bulk B2B ingredient available in regular 5–8mm dice, with optional 3–5mm fine granules for granola bars and cereals, and 8–10mm large dice; custom cuts are available on request. Moisture is ≤5%, shelf life 18 months. Primary applications are cereal, chocolate, snack/protein bars, and bakery inclusions.
Freeze-dried strawberry dice are specified for cereal, bars, and bakery inclusions.
Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder
Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder is a bulk B2B ingredient in three mesh grades: 60–80 mesh (coarse, for bakery inclusions), 80–100 mesh (standard main grade), and 100–120 mesh (fine, for drinks and instant mixes). Moisture is ≤5%, shelf life 18 months. Applications include beverage & smoothie, bakery & confectionery, dairy & yogurt, and ice cream.
Freeze-dried strawberry powder is graded by mesh for drinks, bakery, and dairy applications.
IQF Frozen Strawberry
IQF Strawberry is an individually quick-frozen, unsweetened bulk ingredient available whole, sliced, or diced, in Grade A or Grade B. Whole berries are graded by diameter: 15–25mm, 25–35mm, and 35mm+. Net weight is 10kg per carton, or 1kg × 10 bags per carton, confirmed per PO. Storage and transport must be at ≤ −18°C, with a shelf life of 24 months. Common varieties include Sweet Charlie, Camarosa, and Senga Sengana; fruit origins include Shandong, Hebei, and Liaoning in China, or Egypt and Morocco. Applications include bakery, jam & puree, beverage & smoothie, dairy & ice cream, foodservice, and food manufacturing.
IQF strawberry is free-flowing and stored at ≤ −18°C for bakery, puree, and dairy applications.
Fresh Strawberry
Fresh Strawberry is supplied clamshell-packed in three grades by single-fruit weight: Premium ≥25g, Grade A 18–25g, and Grade B 12–18g, in 250g or 500g punnets. Varieties include Benihoppe (Hongyan), Sachinoka (Miaoxiang), and Akihime. Ideal storage is 0–2°C, with a full cold chain at 0–4°C and no freezing. Shelf life is approximately 5–10 days under proper cold-chain conditions. Air freight is preferred for long-distance export. Applications include fruit retail chains, fresh-cut, fresh e-commerce, premium supermarkets, HoReCa, and bakery & tea-shop topping.
Finished Freeze-Dried Strawberry for Retail & Private Label
UrSnacks also supplies finished freeze-dried strawberry snacks for retail and private label. The 35g Strawberry · Pure Whole pack uses 100% Dandong Hongyan strawberry with no added sugar, coating, colorant, or preservative, packed 16 bags per carton. Coated retail formats include the 38g Strawberry · Coated (Original) made from Shandong Miaoxiang, and 22g chocolate-, matcha-, and cheese-coated freeze-dried strawberries, each packed 24 bags per carton.
How to Source Bulk Strawberry Ingredients: Step-by-Step
Source-level sorting and washing support the quality control of UrSnacks strawberry ingredients.
Use Cases by Application
Bakery & Confectionery
Whole freeze-dried strawberry and slices are used for chocolate enrobing, cake-top decoration, and premium finished goods. Freeze-dried strawberry ingredients store alongside flour and sugar at ambient temperature (no cold chain required), deliver zero moisture migration in dough, and do not bleed color into white doughs. They are used as a clean-label replacement for candied or glazed fruit in new formulations.
Cereal & Granola
Slices and dice are dry-blended directly into granola, muesli, and ready-to-eat cereal lines. These applications require water activity below 0.3, moisture-barrier sealing, and controlled mixing-line speed because the pieces are fragile; gravity or vibratory feeders are preferred over screw conveyors to limit breakage.
Yogurt, Dairy & Ice Cream
Strawberry powder is blended into yogurt bases, and chunks are folded into ice cream for texture contrast against the creamy matrix. Powder should be metered under low-humidity conditions (relative humidity ≤40%), and chunks should be quick-frozen after incorporation to prevent rehydration softening.
Beverage & Smoothie
Fine powder (100–120 mesh) is specified for drinks and instant mixes. The beverage segment holds the largest application share of the global strawberry puree market at 38.2% (Dataintelo, 2025).
Importers & Wholesale Distributors
Container-level trade combines IQF strawberry shipped by reefer container at ≤ −18°C and freeze-dried ingredients shipped ambient. Freeze-dried goods require a dark, moisture-proof warehouse with humidity control below 40%; frozen goods require storage at −18°C or lower, with no thaw-refreeze cycling. Where durian is also handled, odor transfer must be prevented by isolating strong-odor products.
Strawberry Ingredient Forms: Comparison Table
| Product Form | Key Specification | Moisture / Temperature | Shelf Life | Primary Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Freeze-Dried Strawberry | Dia. S 25–30 / M 30–35 / L 35–40mm, length <55mm | Moisture ≤5% | 18 months | Direct snacking, chocolate enrobing, cereal topping, OEM |
| Freeze-Dried Strawberry Slices | Length <55mm × cut-face 30–35mm | Moisture ≤5% | 18 months | Cereal, yogurt & dairy, bakery, direct snacking |
| Freeze-Dried Strawberry Dice / Pieces | 5–8mm regular; 3–5mm fine; 8–10mm large | Moisture ≤5% | 18 months | Cereal, chocolate, snack/protein bars, bakery inclusions |
| Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder | 60–80 / 80–100 / 100–120 mesh | Moisture ≤5% | 18 months | Beverage & smoothie, bakery, dairy & yogurt, ice cream |
| IQF Strawberry | Whole 15–25 / 25–35 / 35+mm; sliced / diced; Grade A / B | Store & ship ≤ −18°C | 24 months | Bakery, jam & puree, beverage, dairy & ice cream, foodservice |
| Fresh Strawberry | Premium ≥25g / Grade A 18–25g / Grade B 12–18g | Ideal 0–2°C, cold chain 0–4°C | ~5–10 days | Retail chains, fresh-cut, fresh e-com, HoReCa, topping |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What food safety certifications does UrSnacks hold for strawberry products?
The manufacturing entity behind UrSnacks, FUJIAN YOULINGYOUSHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., holds BRCGS Food Safety, ISO 22000, HALAL, SMETA, and SC (China Food Production License) certifications and has completed U.S. FDA Food Facility Registration; these are held by the authorized manufacturing entity. Strawberry product listings reference FDA Registration, Halal, ISO 22000, BRCGS, SMETA, and China Export Filing, with production license SC11735058207253. For EU-bound imports, buyers should verify traceability and labeling requirements under Regulation (EU) 2023/2429, effective January 2025.
Q: Which strawberry ingredient forms can UrSnacks supply in bulk?
UrSnacks supplies strawberries in four coordinated forms: fresh (clamshell-packed 250g/500g), IQF frozen (whole / sliced / diced, Grade A / B), finished freeze-dried products, and freeze-dried ingredients. The bulk freeze-dried ingredient line includes whole berries (S 25–30mm, M 30–35mm, L 35–40mm), slices (length <55mm), dice (3–5mm, 5–8mm, 8–10mm), and powder (60–80, 80–100, 100–120 mesh), each with moisture ≤5% and an 18-month shelf life. Primary varieties are Dandong Hongyan and Shandong Miaoxiang.
Q: What are the MOQ requirements for bulk strawberry orders?
MOQ depends on product form. For IQF frozen strawberry, the standard order is one 40ft reefer container, approximately 24–26 metric tons. For freeze-dried bulk ingredients and finished retail packs, MOQ and quotations are confirmed by the business team based on form, specification, and destination. Fresh strawberry is seasonal; quotations and MOQ are confirmed with the business team, with air-freight palletized shipment preferred for long-distance export.
Q: How can buyers request strawberry samples and quotations?
Buyers can contact the UrSnacks business team directly to request samples, specifications, and pricing: Jerry Lu, sales2@ursnacks.cn, +86 18005073978 (telephone / WhatsApp), WeChat: ursnacks. The company website is www.urorchard.com, and the company brochure is available for download.
Q: How are bulk strawberry orders shipped, and what storage is required after arrival?
Freeze-dried strawberry ships in ambient, moisture-proof packaging (aluminum foil bag + carton) and must be stored cool, dry, and light-protected; because it is highly hygroscopic, opened bulk bags should be resealed within 24 hours. IQF strawberry ships by frozen reefer container at ≤ −18°C and must be kept frozen without thaw-refreeze cycling. Fresh strawberry requires a full cold chain at 0–4°C with ideal storage at 0–2°C. To confirm container-level logistics, documentation, and lead times for your destination, contact sales2@ursnacks.cn or WhatsApp +86 18005073978.
Conclusion
Strawberry is a strategic fruit category for food manufacturers, importers, and private-label brands, and sourcing decisions hinge on form, compliance, and handling. UrSnacks — the freeze-dried fruit brand of FUJIAN YOULINGYOUSHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. — supplies freeze-dried strawberry in whole, slice, dice, and powder forms, alongside IQF frozen and fresh strawberry, with documented certifications, 3,000+ metric tons of combined annual freeze-dried capacity, and support for bulk B2B, OEM, and private-label cooperation.
Request Strawberry Samples or a Quotation
UrSnacks (brand of FUJIAN YOULINGYOUSHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.)
Website: www.urorchard.com
Contact: Jerry Lu — Email: sales2@ursnacks.cn | Tel / WhatsApp: +86 18005073978 | WeChat: ursnacks
Download the UrSnacks Company Brochure (PDF)
Ready-to-ship retail and bulk packaging is supported by 12 automated packing lines.