Pet food acts as one of the largest consumers of meat in the world. In the United States, pets, like dogs and cats consume about 25% of all meat sold in the country. A recent study investigating the environmental impact of pet food found that American pets consume enough meat that they alone would be the fifth most meat-consuming nation in the world. Moreover, these meat products are largely available in the freeze-dried form for convenient consumption and longer shelf-life. Freeze-dried dog food tends to be of high-quality and slightly high in cost, as they are light-weight and shelf-stable. The freeze-dried dog food is particularly handy to get the pet outdoors. These pet food products also have a longer shelf-life than conventional foods and treats, allowing consumers to keep them on hand for greater periods of time without the products becoming dated. Additionally, freeze-drying does away with the need for preservatives, which is attractive to those drawn to chemical-free products.

Consumers in Asia-Pacific are increasingly purchasing freeze-dried vegetables, such as freeze-dried sweet potato, to make soups, taro porridge, fried taro, and many other traditional Chinese foods and dishes. People are also using a freeze-dried sweet potato to make many desserts, such as the Hot Candied Taro and milky taro tapioca pudding, which is popular in China. In India, consumers have started consuming fruit as a snack, due to which they are increasingly purchasing freeze-dried fruits. Freeze-dried products are also useful for travelers, as they prefer eating a light meal and looking for a convenient way to relish simple and delicious Japanese food. Companies, such as Amano Foods, are continuously using advanced technologies to develop freeze-dried foods that can be eaten anytime and anywhere.