The Army is moving closer to field-testing a compact 24-hour ration for soldiers that weighs 40% less than an MRE

An Army official said it was "a significant improvement in combat feeding" and soldiers will be able to carry seven days of meals for the first time.
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BranchOut Food Expands Collaboration with U.S. Army for New Field Ration Initiative

BEND, Ore., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BranchOut Food Inc. (BOF), a global pioneer in clean-label snack and innovation powered by advanced dehydration technology, today announced the inclusion ...
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BranchOut Food Inc. Supplies Cinnamon Churro Banana Chips for U.S. Army Close Combat Assault Ration Testing

BranchOut Food's Cinnamon Churro Banana Chips selected for U.S. Army's Close Combat Assault Ration testing in 2025. BranchOut Food Inc., a leader in clean-label snacks utilizing advanced dehydration ...
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MRE Review — New Zealand Soldier Rates US Army Field Rations

A New Zealand Army soldier tries a US military MRE — or Meal, Ready-to-Eat — and compares it to New Zealand MREs. An MRE is designed to sustain soldiers during training or an operation while ...
Time

Science: Iron Ration K

Genghis Khan solved the iron-ration problem by issuing each of his soldiers a straw so that his warriors could thus tap their horses’ veins and drink the fortifying blood. The U.S. Army believes it ...
Fast Company

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20 Photos That Examine The Diets Of Soldiers Around The World A new exhibit examines the contents and design of what's inside the field rations of over 20 different armies.