BranchOut Food Expands Collaboration with U.S. Army for New Field Ration Initiative
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BranchOut Food (Nasdaq: BOF) has advanced its collaboration with the U.S. Army by having its Cinnamon Churro Banana Chips selected for inclusion in the upcoming Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) of the Close Combat Assault Ration (CCAR).
The company's product will be tested as part of the next-generation field ration designed to sustain troops for up to five days in mobile operations. The selection follows successful shelf life and sensory validation tests, highlighting the potential of BranchOut's GentleDry technology platform.
BranchOut is actively working with the Army's Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) and has multiple products under review for potential inclusion in future MRE and CCAR platforms, positioning the company to serve both government and commercial markets.
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- Selection of product for U.S. Army's CCAR field testing demonstrates military-grade validation
- Multiple products under review for potential inclusion in future military ration programs
- Vertically integrated supply chain with state-of-art Peru facility provides operational advantage
- Successful shelf life and sensory validation tests completed
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Cinnamon Churro Crunchy Banana Chips Included in the Next Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) for the Close Combat Assault Ration
BEND, Ore., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BranchOut Food Inc. (Nasdaq: BOF), a global pioneer in clean-label snack and innovation powered by advanced dehydration technology, today announced the inclusion of Cinnamon Churro Banana Chips in the upcoming IOT&E, otherwise known as a field test, of the Close Combat Assault Ration.
Following successful shelf life and sensory validation for potential use in rations, one of BranchOut ‘s products has now been selected to be included in the U.S. Army's Combat Capabilities Development Command’s (DEVCOM) testing of the Close Combat Assault Ration (CCAR). This next-generation field ration is designed to fuel troops for up to five days on the move, demanding lightweight, nutrient dense, and shelf stable food solutions.
BranchOut’s cinnamon churro-flavored crunchy banana chips will be included as a test item in the 2025 CCAR initial operational test and evaluation where DEVCOM will collect Warfighter feedback on this item. The initiative underscores the growing recognition of BranchOut’s dehydration platform as a game-changing innovation for both military and commercial applications.
“This program pushes the boundaries of food innovation in high-performance environments," said Eric Healy, CEO of BranchOut Food., "We're honored to support our soldiers with products that deliver on taste, nutrition, and the rugged durability today’s missions require. Our work with DEVCOM reflects the versatility of our GentleDry technology-and the real-world difference it can make.”
BranchOut is one of the companies working with DEVCOM on the future of military rations. With multiple products under review for potential inclusion into future menu designs for the MRE and CCAR platforms. BranchOut is well positioned to serve both government and commercial markets with first-to-market, science backed innovations.
This expansion builds on BranchOut’s broader strategy to commercialize its patented GentleDry platform across national retail, military, and international food security programs. With the company’s vertically integrated supply chain, state of the art Peru facility, and growing list of strategic partners, BranchOut is carving out a new category of high-performance, clean label snacks built for the real world.
About DEVCOM:
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) is a premier research and development entity within the U.S. Army. DEVCOM drives cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering solutions to ensure the Army maintains its competitive edge in rapidly evolving operational environments.
About BranchOut Food Inc.
BranchOut Food is a leading international food technology company, specializing in the production of high-quality dehydrated fruit and vegetable-based products through its proprietary GentleDry Technology. This next-generation dehydration method preserves up to
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