If you’re considering adding freeze-dried candy to your distribution network, you’re not alone. With rising demand from retailers and consumers alike, this category is quickly becoming a staple in snack portfolios across North America.
But before you load up your truck—or your warehouse—here’s what you need to know to make the most of this growing opportunity.
1. It’s Not a Fad. It’s a New Format.
Freeze-dried candy isn’t a novelty gag. It’s a durable, scalable snack category built around:
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Long shelf life
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Shelf stability (no refrigeration)
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Lightweight packaging
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Eye-catching visuals
The format itself makes it a winner for convenience, transport, and storage—which translates directly into profit potential for distributors.
2. What Retailers Are Looking For
Retailers aren’t just chasing trends—they’re chasing:
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High-margin, fast-moving snacks
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Products that look great in-store and on social media
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Low-maintenance SKUs that don’t take up cold storage
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Inventory that sells year-round
With freeze-dried candy, especially Spaceman’s lineup, they get exactly that. The product practically markets itself.
3. Private Label = Added Value
Want to offer retailers something they can’t get from Amazon or another distributor? Spaceman offers private label manufacturing so you can:
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Launch your own in-house freeze-dried brand
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Provide exclusivity to retail accounts
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Differentiate yourself in a competitive distributor landscape
We provide the production, packaging, and flavors—you handle the sales and distribution.
4. What to Expect Logistically
Distributors love freeze-dried candy for how easy it is to handle:
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No refrigeration required
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Minimal breakage or spoilage in transit
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Lightweight for reduced shipping costs
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Compatible with shelf displays, baskets, racks, and wall setups
We ship from our Canadian facility with wholesale pricing, full barcoding, and fast fulfillment options across Canada and the U.S.
5. Where It Performs Best
Distributors are seeing strong results placing freeze-dried candy in:
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C-stores and gas stations
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Independent grocers and chains
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Tourist shops and airport retail
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Gift stores and pop culture outlets
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Campus and university stores
The best part? It fits across multiple retail environments without having to change formats.
6. What You’ll Need to Get Started
We’ll make onboarding easy. You’ll get:
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A wholesale catalog
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Samples of top-selling SKUs (Space Creamz, Toxic Rainbow, etc.)
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Sell sheets and pricing tiers
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Access to merchandising ideas and retail education
And if you want to test private label, we’ll walk you through options for branding, packaging, and order volume.
Final Word
Freeze-dried candy is one of the few snack categories right now that combines novelty, quality, and long-term demand. And for distributors, it offers a low-barrier, high-upside opportunity to expand your footprint with retailers looking for what’s next.
Interested in adding Spaceman to your distribution network—or launching your own brand? Reach out today for our distributor info kit and let’s get started.