BranchOut Food Expands Collaboration with U.S. Army for New Field Ration Initiative
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.
BranchOut Food (Nasdaq: BOF) ha rafforzato la sua collaborazione con l'Esercito degli Stati Uniti grazie alla selezione delle sue Cinnamon Churro Banana Chips per l'imminente Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) della Close Combat Assault Ration (CCAR).
Il prodotto dell'azienda sarà testato come parte della razione da campo di nuova generazione, progettata per sostenere le truppe fino a cinque giorni durante operazioni mobili. Questa scelta segue il superamento con successo dei test di durata e di valutazione sensoriale, mettendo in evidenza il potenziale della piattaforma GentleDry technology di BranchOut.
BranchOut sta collaborando attivamente con il Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) dell'Esercito e ha diversi prodotti in fase di valutazione per una possibile inclusione nelle future piattaforme MRE e CCAR, posizionando l'azienda per servire sia il mercato governativo che quello commerciale.
BranchOut Food (Nasdaq: BOF) ha avanzado en su colaboración con el Ejército de los Estados Unidos al haber seleccionado sus Cinnamon Churro Banana Chips para la próxima Evaluación Operativa Inicial (IOT&E) de la Ración de Asalto de Combate Cercano (CCAR).
El producto de la compañía será probado como parte de la ración de campo de próxima generación diseñada para sostener a las tropas hasta cinco días en operaciones móviles. La selección sigue a pruebas exitosas de vida útil y validación sensorial, destacando el potencial de la plataforma GentleDry technology de BranchOut.
BranchOut está trabajando activamente con el Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) del Ejército y tiene múltiples productos en revisión para posible inclusión en futuras plataformas MRE y CCAR, posicionando a la empresa para atender tanto al mercado gubernamental como al comercial.
BranchOut Food (나스닥: BOF)는 미국 육군과의 협력을 강화하여 자사의 시나몬 츄로 바나나 칩이 근접 전투 공격 식량(CCAR)의 초기 작전 테스트 및 평가(IOT&E)에 선정되었습니다.
이 제품은 최대 5일 동안 병력을 지원할 수 있도록 설계된 차세대 야전 식량의 일부로 시험될 예정입니다. 이번 선정은 성공적인 유통기한 및 감각 평가 테스트를 통과한 결과로, BranchOut의 GentleDry 기술 플랫폼의 잠재력을 강조합니다.
BranchOut은 육군 전투 능력 개발 사령부(DEVCOM)와 적극 협력 중이며, 향후 MRE 및 CCAR 플랫폼에 포함될 가능성이 있는 여러 제품을 검토 중으로, 정부 및 상업 시장 모두에 서비스를 제공할 준비를 하고 있습니다.
BranchOut Food (Nasdaq : BOF) a renforcé sa collaboration avec l'armée américaine en voyant ses Cinnamon Churro Banana Chips sélectionnées pour l'évaluation opérationnelle initiale (IOT&E) de la Close Combat Assault Ration (CCAR) à venir.
Le produit de l'entreprise sera testé dans le cadre de la ration de terrain de nouvelle génération conçue pour soutenir les troupes jusqu'à cinq jours lors d'opérations mobiles. Cette sélection fait suite à des tests réussis de durée de conservation et de validation sensorielle, mettant en lumière le potentiel de la plateforme GentleDry technology de BranchOut.
BranchOut travaille activement avec le Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) de l'armée et plusieurs produits sont en cours d'examen pour une inclusion possible dans les futures plateformes MRE et CCAR, positionnant ainsi l'entreprise pour servir à la fois les marchés gouvernementaux et commerciaux.
BranchOut Food (Nasdaq: BOF) hat seine Zusammenarbeit mit der US-Armee ausgeweitet, indem seine Cinnamon Churro Banana Chips für die bevorstehende Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) der Close Combat Assault Ration (CCAR) ausgewählt wurden.
Das Produkt des Unternehmens wird als Teil der nächsten Generation von Feldrationen getestet, die darauf ausgelegt sind, Truppen bis zu fünf Tage bei mobilen Einsätzen zu versorgen. Die Auswahl folgt erfolgreichen Haltbarkeits- und sensorischen Validierungstests und unterstreicht das Potenzial der GentleDry-Technologie-Plattform von BranchOut.
BranchOut arbeitet aktiv mit dem Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) der Armee zusammen und hat mehrere Produkte zur Prüfung für eine mögliche Aufnahme in zukünftige MRE- und CCAR-Plattformen eingereicht, wodurch das Unternehmen gut positioniert ist, sowohl den Regierungs- als auch den kommerziellen Markt zu bedienen.
- 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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Insights
BranchOut's inclusion in Army combat ration testing validates their technology and opens significant military market potential.
BranchOut Food's selection for the Close Combat Assault Ration (CCAR) testing marks a strategic milestone in military food supply innovation. The CCAR represents the next generation of field rations designed to sustain soldiers for up to five days of continuous operations - creating unique demands for nutrition, weight, and durability that few food technologies can meet.
The inclusion of their Cinnamon Churro Banana Chips follows successful completion of rigorous shelf-life and sensory validation tests - critical hurdles for any product entering the military supply chain. This positions BranchOut as one of select companies working with the Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) on future military feeding systems.
What's particularly significant is that BranchOut has multiple products under review for potential inclusion in both the CCAR and traditional MRE platforms. Military feeding contracts typically offer high margins, multi-year stability, and reduced marketing costs compared to retail channels. The endorsement from military testing also provides valuable validation that can accelerate commercial market adoption.
BranchOut's proprietary GentleDry dehydration technology appears to solve critical challenges in military feeding - maintaining nutritional integrity while creating lightweight, shelf-stable products that can withstand extreme conditions. Their vertically integrated supply chain, including their Peru production facility, provides the control necessary to meet the exacting standards of military procurement.
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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