About Us

Who we are

We're a small business based in Melbourne who are passionate about local, sustainable food! Australia has a whole lot of small farms working super hard to get great produce to the public, but fresh produce doesn't last forever and so a lot of it goes to waste.

When you dehydrate fresh fruit and veg, it retains most of the nutrients, the flavour gets more intense, and the best part is - it lasts for months!

Dried Out Food Co is making sure none of that flavour goes to waste, farmers get paid for what they grow, and our customers get a tasty product. Whether it's cocktail garnishes for your next dinner party or a healthy snack for your kids' lunchbox, we've got you covered.

Why dried food?

Did you know about one third of the food produced globally is wasted? And for fresh fruit and veg it's even worse - nearly half! Growing food is resource-intensive; it takes a lot of time, hard work, and more importantly, water and land.

Part of addressing the environmental crisis we're facing today is making sure we're using our resources efficiently. That means making the most of the food that we produce.

Drying is one method of preserving fresh food without using preservatives or losing the flavour. Dried food can last for months while keeping all of its flavour and texture, so it makes a great pantry staple to have on hand as a snack, garnish, or ingredient.