In this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, we sit down with Jerad Ducklow, the current Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Parker Freeze Dry and also a respected freeze-drying consultant. With years of experience at one of the leading commercial freeze-dryer manufacturers, Jerad brings a unique and powerful perspective to the conversation—one rooted in large-scale operations, global strategy, and industry evolution.

From navigating scaling challenges and refining Parker's brand identity to helping clients across multiple sectors adopt freeze-drying at an industrial level, Jerad offers incredible insights for both established businesses and those aiming to grow into the commercial space.

In this episode, we cover:

The biggest lessons learned scaling Parker Freeze Dry’s brand and customer base

How Parker differentiates itself from other commercial freeze-drying manufacturers

Key engineering principles that set commercial-grade equipment apart

What businesses need to understand before moving from consumer-grade to industrial freeze dryers

Where Jerad sees the freeze-drying industry heading in the next 5–10 years

Expert advice for entrepreneurs and product developers entering the space

Whether you're freeze drying in your garage or outfitting a commercial facility, Jerad’s experience and advice are a must-hear.

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