EnWave Signs Royalty-Bearing License with Ashland Dehydrated Foods

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 09, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- EnWave Corporation, a global leader in vacuum microwave dehydration technology, has entered into a significant commercial partnership with Ashland Dehydrated Foods LLC. Under the terms of a royalty-bearing, commercial license agreement, Ashland has acquired two 10kW Radiant Energy Vacuum (REV™) machines from EnWave. This move is aimed at expanding Ashland's dehydration capabilities and supporting the development of commercial products for potential toll manufacturing customers.

Ashland Dehydrated Foods, based in Oregon, specializes in providing contract manufacturing services for human food, snack, and pet food applications. The company is developing a specialized manufacturing operation in Ashland, focusing on offering flexible, scalable production capabilities to food companies seeking contract manufacturing partners. The addition of EnWave’s REV™ technology is expected to enhance Ashland’s capacity to handle a wider range of dehydration projects, including dried fruit and vegetable snacks, meat snacks, ready-to-eat meals, and pet food products.

EnWave’s REV™ technology is designed to offer significant advantages over traditional drying methods, including higher efficiency, greater capacity, and improved product quality. The technology can reduce drying times by up to seven times, leading to enhanced taste, texture, color, and nutritional value of the final products. By integrating this technology, Ashland aims to meet the growing demand for high-quality, specialized food products in the market.

The commercial license agreement between EnWave and Ashland includes a royalty payment to EnWave, tied to the revenue generated from the use of the REV™ technology. This arrangement is in line with other existing licenses EnWave has granted, ensuring a fair and transparent revenue-sharing model.

EnWave Corporation’s President and CEO, Brent Charleton, expressed optimism about the partnership.

The acquisition of the REV™ machines by Ashland is expected to bolster the company’s position in the competitive food manufacturing landscape. With the support of EnWave’s technology, Ashland is well-positioned to meet the needs of emerging and established food brands, offering them specialized manufacturing capabilities that can help them reach optimal moisture levels and improve the quality of their products.

In conclusion, the partnership between EnWave and Ashland Dehydrated Foods LLC marks a significant step in the expansion of EnWave’s technology into the food manufacturing sector. The integration of REV™ technology is anticipated to provide Ashland with the necessary tools to develop innovative and high-quality food products, thereby enhancing its market position and contributing to the broader adoption of advanced dehydration technologies in the industry.