Mercer Foods, also known as Thrive Freeze Dry, is a leading freezedrying company based in Modesto, California. Its 240, 000squarefoot facility processes more than 60, 000 pounds of fruit and vegetables per day, converting raw produce into lightweight, shelfstable ingredients while preserving color, flavor and nutritional value. The company produces freezedried strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, bananas, peas, corn and custom blends for use in cereals, snacks, bakery mixes, beverages and military rations.