Contract Drying for Fruits, Vegetables & Herbs – Gentle Drying for Food Production
Professional contract drying of fruits, vegetables, and herbs enables manufacturers, farmers, and food producers to preserve natural raw materials and process them in a variety of ways. Gentle drying ensures that aroma, color, and valuable ingredients are retained as optimally as possible.
Kredenbacher Hof offers contract drying for organic and conventional raw materials – from preparation and drying to further processing and packaging.
When is contract drying worthwhile?
Drying of plant-based raw materials is used to make products storable, reduce transport costs, and create new application possibilities.
- Production of ingredients for food manufacturing
- Processing of agricultural raw materials
- Production of spices, teas, and powders
- Further processing for trade or private labels
- Preservation of seasonal harvests
Apples, berries, herbs, or vegetables are particularly often dried to be used later as ingredients in food or as standalone products.
Advantages of professional contract drying
- product-friendly drying for high quality
- organic-certified processing possible
- suitable for small and larger batches
- multiple processing steps from a single source
- flexible packaging options
- individual customization depending on the raw material
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Which raw materials can be contract-dried?
Fruits
- Apples
- Berries
- other fruit varieties by arrangement
Vegetables
- Carrots
- Celery
- Beetroot
- Onions
- other vegetables
Herbs and special raw materials
- Wild garlic
- Parsley
- Leafy herbs
- Flowers
- Raw materials for tea or spice blends
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Typical applications for dried raw materials
- Food manufacturers
- Spice manufacturers
- Tea production
- Snack production
- Private labels
- Further processing in trade
Combine contract processing
Many clients combine contract drying with other processing steps:
- Grinding into powder
- Cutting or shredding
- Mixing different raw materials
- Filling into bags or jars
Combinations with other methods are also possible:
Who is contract drying suitable for?
- Agricultural businesses
- Food producers
- Spice manufacturers
- Food startups
- Direct marketers
- Organic producers
Processing is individually tailored to the product, quantity, and desired purpose.
Location of contract drying
Contract drying takes place in Lower Franconia in Bavaria. This makes the offer particularly suitable for companies from Germany and neighboring regions.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions about contract drying
What is the minimum quantity required?
The possible quantity depends on the raw material and processing step. Smaller quantities are possible by arrangement.
Is organic processing possible?
Yes, processing can be done in an organic-certified facility.
How long does the drying take?
The duration depends on the raw material, cut size, and desired drying level.
Which products can be dried?
Fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other plant-based raw materials for food production or trade.
Can multiple processing steps be combined?
Yes, in addition to drying, further steps such as cutting, grinding, or packaging are possible.