Upgrade your MREs: Boosted fruits and veggies with cutting-edge tech.

TLDR: The US military is using advanced technology to improve the quality of fruits and vegetables in Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs). The Combat Feeding Division is experimenting with a technique called “vacuum microwave drying” to turn MRE produce into crunchy snacks rather than vacuum-sealed preservatives. The division is working with BranchOut Foods on the technology, and hopes to include upgraded fruits and vegetables in the close combat assault ration. The goal is to preserve the nutrition and taste of the produce, and the division is also experimenting with enhancing flavors with spices and seasonings.