Freeze-Dried Strawberry: The B2B Guide to Strawberry Ingredients & Bulk Supply

UrSnacks is a freeze-dried fruit brand of FUJIAN YOULINGYOUSHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., a manufacturer based in Jinjiang, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China, that supplies strawberry in four product forms — fresh, IQF frozen, finished freeze-dried, and freeze-dried ingredients — to food brands, importers, and industrial buyers. This guide is written for procurement and R&D teams evaluating strawberry as a raw material or ingredient. It covers the product forms available, their measurable specifications, their fit across bakery, cereal, dairy, beverage, and retail applications, and the supplier qualifications that matter when buying bulk strawberry ingredients.

Whole freeze-dried strawberry in bulk B2B format — a core strawberry ingredient form supplied by UrSnacks.

Why Strawberry Sourcing Is a Challenge for Food Brands

Fresh strawberries are a seasonal, perishable commodity. Depending on variety, maturity, and handling, clamshell-packed fresh strawberries hold a shelf life of approximately 5–10 days under proper cold-chain conditions, with ideal storage at 0–2°C. For food manufacturers producing bakery goods, cereal, yogurt, beverages, or ice cream, this creates a recurring procurement problem: strawberry color, flavor, and texture must remain consistent across seasons, origins, and production batches.

Each preservation format solves a different part of that problem. IQF (individually quick-frozen) strawberry preserves fruit structure for processing at ≤−18°C, with a typical 24-month shelf life. Freeze-dried strawberry removes moisture under vacuum and holds a moisture ceiling of ≤5% in UrSnacks' ingredient range, enabling an 18-month ambient shelf life without refrigeration. According to Transpire Insight, freeze-drying preserves approximately 97% of the original nutritional content of strawberries, compared to 55% in conventional heat drying. The trade-off is structural: freeze-dried strawberry is brittle and highly hygroscopic, so packaging, handling, and storage discipline are part of the specification.

Industry Background: The Strawberry Market in Numbers

The commercial strawberry market is broad, and buyers benefit from understanding its scale before selecting a supply format.

Three additional data points are relevant to strawberry buyers. First, Egypt became the world's leading exporter of frozen strawberries in 2024, holding a 27% global export share with volumes reaching approximately 350,000 metric tons, according to Expana and European Commission data. Second, for EU-bound imports, Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 — effective January 2025 — modernizes marketing standards for fruits and vegetables and impacts traceability and labeling for imported strawberry products. Third, major global operators in the freeze-dried fruit and ingredient sector include Nestlé S.A., Dole Food Company, Chaucer Foods, and Olam International, according to Market Research Future and Dataintelo.

UrSnacks' Strawberry Solution: Four Product Forms, One Supply Chain

UrSnacks (known as YOULINGYOUSHI in China) was founded in 2016 and is operated by FUJIAN YOULINGYOUSHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., which was officially registered in 2020. The company focuses on strawberry and durian as strategic core categories and delivers strawberry across four coordinated product forms: fresh fruit, frozen products (IQF), finished freeze-dried products, and freeze-dried ingredients. Freeze-dried strawberry is the brand's global bestseller, and the product line supports bulk B2B wholesale, OEM/ODM contract manufacturing, private label, and channel distribution.

Manufacturing and customization facilities exceed 100,000 m², integrating freeze-dried production bases, customization centers, and warehousing. Combined annual capacity is 3,000+ metric tons for core freeze-dried categories, and the customization center has a designed annual finished-product capacity of 4,500 metric tons across 12 automated packing lines.

Freeze-dried strawberry halves in bulk B2B format, used across cereal, yogurt, and bakery applications.

Fresh Strawberry (Clamshell-Packed)

UrSnacks supplies fresh strawberry in food-grade PET clamshell punnets of 250g or 500g (adjustable), packed with an absorbent pad and ventilated corrugated cartons. Varieties include Benihoppe (Hongyan), Sachinoka (Miaoxiang), and Akihime (Zhangji), sourced from Dandong (Liaoning) and Shandong, China. Fruit is graded by single-fruit weight: Premium ≥25g, Grade A 18–25g, and Grade B 12–18g. Post-harvest processing covers sorting, grading, forced-air pre-cooling, and full cold-chain handling, with ideal storage at 0–2°C and a 0–4°C chain. Shelf life is approximately 5–10 days under proper conditions, and long-distance export is typically by air-freight palletized shipment.

IQF Frozen Strawberry

IQF (individually quick-frozen) strawberry from UrSnacks is available whole, sliced, or diced, in Grade A or Grade B per purchase order. Whole berries are graded by diameter: 15–25mm, 25–35mm, and 35mm+. Common varieties include Sweet Charlie, Camarosa, and Senga Sengana, with origins mainly in China (Shandong, Hebei, Liaoning) or Egypt and Morocco, confirmed per PO. The product is unsweetened and free-flowing, packed in food-grade PE-lined cartons at 10kg/carton or 1kg × 10 bags/carton. Storage and transport must hold ≤−18°C, shelf life is 24 months at ≤−18°C, and third-party microbiological testing is supported. A standard bulk order is one 40ft reefer container of approximately 24–26 metric tons.

IQF whole strawberries — free-flowing frozen fruit for bakery, jam, puree, and beverage processing.

Whole Freeze-Dried Strawberry

Whole Freeze-Dried Strawberry is produced from Dandong Hongyan and Shandong Miaoxiang varieties. Berries measure under 55mm in length, with diameter grades of S 25–30mm, M 30–35mm, and L 35–40mm; other sizes are available on request. Bulk packaging is 3.2–3.5kg aluminum foil bags, two bags per carton. Moisture is ≤5%, shelf life is 18 months, and storage should be cool and dry, away from direct sunlight. Primary applications are direct snacking, chocolate enrobing, and premium cereal topping.

Freeze-Dried Strawberry Slices

Freeze-Dried Strawberry Slices are specified at a length under 55mm with a cut face of 30–35mm, with other cuts on request. They share the 3.2–3.5kg foil-bag bulk format, ≤5% moisture, and 18-month shelf life. Varieties include Dandong Hongyan and Shandong Miaoxiang. Applications include cereal, yogurt and dairy, bakery, and direct snacking.

Freeze-Dried Strawberry Pieces (Dice & Granules)

Freeze-Dried Strawberry Pieces are offered in three standard cuts: 3–5mm fine granules for granola bars and cereal, 5–8mm regular dice, and 8–10mm large dice; custom cuts are available on request. The product is packed in 3.2–3.5kg aluminum foil bags, with moisture ≤5% and an 18-month shelf life. Applications include cereal, chocolate, snack and protein bars, and bakery inclusions.

Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder

Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder is available in three mesh ranges: 60–80 mesh (coarse, for bakery inclusions), 80–100 mesh (the standard main grade), and 100–120 mesh (fine, for drinks and instant mixes). Bulk packaging is 3.2–3.5kg aluminum foil bags, with moisture ≤5% and an 18-month shelf life. Applications include beverage and smoothie, bakery and confectionery, dairy and yogurt, and ice cream.

Freeze-dried strawberry powder in bulk B2B format for beverages, dairy, and ice cream applications.

Finished Freeze-Dried Strawberry Snacks

For retail channels, UrSnacks produces finished freeze-dried strawberry snacks. The 35g "Pure Whole" format is made 100% from Dandong Hongyan strawberry with no added sugar, coating, colorant, or preservative, processed with FD −40°C freeze-drying, with moisture ≤5% and a 12-month shelf life. Coated formats include original, chocolate, matcha, and cheese flavors in 22g and 38g single-serve bags; coated products contain milk, and some recipes also contain soy, with corresponding allergen labeling. Packaging carries production license SC11735058207253, with certifications including FDA registration, Halal, ISO 22000, BRCGS, SMETA, and China export filing.

How to Specify Strawberry Ingredients: A Step-by-Step Process

1. Define the application. Bakery inclusions need pieces that resist moisture migration; cereals need dry granules with crunch retention; beverages need soluble or dispersible powder; ice cream needs pieces that hold structure in a low-temperature, high-sugar matrix.
2. Choose the form. Select whole, slices, dice, or powder. If the end product requires visible whole fruit, specify Whole Freeze-Dried Strawberry; if it requires uniform distribution, specify dice or granules; if it requires flavor without texture, specify powder.
3. Set grade and size. For IQF, define whole-berry diameter (15–25mm, 25–35mm, 35mm+), grade (A/B), and cut. For freeze-dried ingredients, define size range (3–5mm, 5–8mm, 8–10mm) or mesh (60–80, 80–100, 100–120). Custom cuts are available on request.
4. Confirm packaging. Bulk freeze-dried ingredients ship in 3.2–3.5kg aluminum foil bags (two per carton). IQF ships in PE-lined cartons at 10kg/carton or 1kg × 10 bags/carton. Finished retail formats are available for OEM and private label.
5. Verify compliance. Confirm certifications relevant to the destination market: FDA registration, BRCGS, ISO 22000, HALAL, SMETA, and SC for China production; check Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 for EU-bound strawberry imports.
6. Request samples and documents. Ask for product samples, third-party test reports, and export documents before committing to container volume.
7. Plan logistics. Freeze-dried strawberry ships ambient but must stay sealed and dry; IQF requires an unbroken ≤−18°C chain; fresh requires a 0–4°C chain. Align the purchase order with the buyer's storage capability.

Strawberry Ingredient Use Cases by Category

Bakery & confectionery. Freeze-dried strawberry pieces and slices function as inclusions in dough, toppings on batter, fillings, and chocolate-enrobing bases. In bakery systems, freeze-dried fruit offers zero moisture migration into dough and no color bleeding into white doughs, while supporting a real-fruit label claim. Suitable forms: FD pieces (5–8mm), FD slices, FD powder (60–80 mesh) for inclusions.

Cereal & granola. Freeze-dried strawberry dice are dry-blended directly into granola, muesli, and ready-to-eat cereal lines. They provide natural color and flavor, crunch retention, and ambient shelf stability without refrigeration. Suitable forms: FD dice (3–5mm for bars, 5–8mm for cereal), FD slices.

Yogurt, dairy & ice cream. Freeze-dried strawberry slices and powder are folded into yogurt bases, ice cream masses, and frozen desserts. Powder delivers intense natural fruit flavor without artificial flavoring and can act as a natural color alternative; whole pieces add textural contrast. No thawing is required. Suitable forms: FD powder (80–100 mesh), FD slices, FD whole.

Beverage & smoothie. Freeze-dried strawberry powder (100–120 mesh) is designed for drinks and instant mixes, while IQF strawberry supports jam, puree, and fruit-preparation production for beverage and bubble-tea applications. Suitable forms: FD powder, IQF sliced/diced, IQF whole for puree.

Retail & e-commerce. Finished single-serve freeze-dried strawberry bags and coated strawberry crisps ship at ambient temperature, are lightweight, and need no cold chain, which supports e-commerce fulfillment and premium retail shelf display.

IQF strawberry in bakery applications — a common B2B use case for frozen strawberry supply.

Strawberry Form Comparison at a Glance

Supplier Qualification: What Backs the UrSnacks Strawberry Line

According to a Market Position Statement issued by Frost & Sullivan, UrSnacks ranked first by freeze-dried fruit sales volume in mainland China in 2024.

Operationally, the manufacturer employs approximately 200 staff, including an in-house R&D team of 10 engineers, and maintains an industry-university-research cooperation with the School of Physical Science and Technology, Xiamen University, focused on the fundamental mechanisms of freeze-drying. As of June 2026, the company and its manufacturing entities hold 24 granted and in-force patents in China, including 2 invention patents; affiliated entities hold 15 computer software copyright registrations. The manufacturing entity holds BRCGS Food Safety, ISO 22000, HALAL, SMETA, and SC (China Food Production License) certifications, and has completed U.S. FDA Food Facility Registration.

UrSnacks has served 150+ brand customers, including leading global retail chains, with exports to the United States, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Germany, Thailand, and Indonesia. Export business accounts for 20% of total sales. The company was recognized as a Provincial-level Key Leading Enterprise in Agricultural Industrialization of Fujian Province (2023) and a Municipal-level Key Leading Enterprise in Agricultural Industrialization of Quanzhou City (2025).

Strawberry washing and sorting line at the UrSnacks freeze-dried food manufacturing facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What certifications cover UrSnacks freeze-dried strawberry products?

UrSnacks is operated by FUJIAN YOULINGYOUSHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., whose authorized manufacturing entity holds BRCGS Food Safety, ISO 22000, HALAL, SMETA, and SC (China Food Production License) certifications and has completed U.S. FDA Food Facility Registration. Retail and wholesale packages carry production license SC11735058207253. For EU-bound purchases, Regulation (EU) 2023/2429, effective January 2025, modernizes fruit and vegetable marketing standards and affects traceability and labeling for imported strawberry products.

What strawberry forms and specifications can UrSnacks supply in bulk?

UrSnacks supplies strawberry in four forms: fresh clamshell-packed fruit (Premium ≥25g, Grade A 18–25g, Grade B 12–18g per fruit); IQF strawberry (whole berries graded 15–25mm, 25–35mm, and 35mm+, plus sliced and diced); whole freeze-dried strawberry (S 25–30mm, M 30–35mm, L 35–40mm); freeze-dried slices (length under 55mm, cut face 30–35mm); freeze-dried pieces (3–5mm granules, 5–8mm dice, 8–10mm large dice); and freeze-dried powder (60–80, 80–100, 100–120 mesh). Bulk freeze-dried ingredients are packed in 3.2–3.5kg aluminum foil bags, with moisture ≤5% and an 18-month shelf life.

What is the MOQ for bulk strawberry orders?

For IQF strawberry, a standard B2B order is one 40ft reefer container, approximately 24–26 metric tons. For freeze-dried strawberry ingredients, MOQ and pricing depend on form, size, grade, and packaging, and are confirmed by the UrSnacks business team. Fresh strawberry is quoted seasonally; air-freight palletized shipment is preferred for long-distance export.

Can I request strawberry samples or a brochure before ordering?

Yes. The UrSnacks business team supports sample requests and offers a downloadable company brochure covering its freeze-dried production bases, customization centers, and warehousing facilities. Contact Jerry Lu at sales2@ursnacks.cn, by phone or WhatsApp at +86 18005073978, or via WeChat at ursnacks.

How are strawberry orders shipped, and what should buyers prepare?

Shipment conditions depend on product form. Freeze-dried strawberry ships at ambient temperature in sealed aluminum foil bags inside export cartons; because the product is highly hygroscopic, bulk bags should be resealed or repacked within 24 hours of opening and kept away from moisture, light, and strong odors. IQF strawberry ships by reefer container at ≤−18°C, should be moved into cold storage within 24 hours after discharge, and must not be freeze-thaw cycled. Fresh strawberry is transported under a 0–4°C cold chain, ideally by air freight for long distances. For current lead times, seasonal quotations, samples, or a specification sheet, contact the UrSnacks business team at sales2@ursnacks.cn or +86 18005073978 (WhatsApp).

Conclusion

Strawberry is one of the most versatile and demanding fruit ingredients in food manufacturing. A single supplier covering fresh, IQF, finished freeze-dried, and freeze-dried ingredient forms can simplify qualification, quality control, and supply stability. UrSnacks' strawberry line spans whole freeze-dried berries, slices, dice, and powder — each with defined size ranges, ≤5% moisture, and 18-month shelf life — alongside 24-month IQF frozen strawberry and seasonal fresh fruit, all manufactured under BRCGS, ISO 22000, HALAL, SMETA, and SC certification with U.S. FDA Food Facility Registration.

Automated packaging lines at the UrSnacks customization center support bulk and private-label strawberry orders.