Contract Drying for Fruit, Vegetables, Herbs & Edible Flowers
Contract Drying for Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs & Edible Flowers
From tray dryers for herbs and sensitive raw materials to high-performance belt dryers for apples and suitable root vegetables: we tailor the process and capacity to the respective raw material and specific project.
The possible order quantities are raw material-specific and not universally applicable to all products. Suitable herbs, leafy greens, and edible flowers for tray drying can be evaluated from approximately 50 kg, depending on suitability. For apples for apple chip production and suitable root vegetables, medium to very large quantities in the ton range are possible with the belt dryer.
Our contract drying services are aimed at food manufacturers, professional processors, agricultural businesses, organic farms, direct marketers, and resellers from all over Germany, and by arrangement, from neighboring European countries.
From preparation to drying, milling, filling, and packaging, we offer several processing steps from a single source, if desired.
Raw Material-Specific Order Sizes and Drying Processes
Our different drying systems allow for adaptation to raw materials, quantity, and desired drying results. Tray drying is designed for suitable herbs and sensitive raw materials; belt drying for apples for apple chip production and suitable root vegetables in the ton range. Other plant-based raw materials are individually evaluated for suitability, process, and possible capacity.
Tray Drying for Herbs & Sensitive Raw Materials
For suitable herbs, leafy greens, edible flowers, and other sensitive raw materials, we use our tray dryers depending on the product and order size. Quantities from approximately 50 kg can be evaluated based on suitability.
Typical raw materials include wild garlic, parsley, leafy herbs, tea herbs, and edible flowers.
Belt Drying for Medium to Very Large Quantities
For apples for apple chip production, as well as for suitable root vegetables like carrots, our powerful belt dryer enables economical and continuous processing for commercial and industrial quantities. For example, projects with 10, 30, or 50 tons, as well as large orders of 100 tons or more of carrots, can be evaluated.
100 tons is not a minimum quantity for such suitable belt drying projects. This refers to the delivered fresh produce, not the weight of the finished dried product. The specific feasibility is evaluated on a raw material and project basis.
Other suitable products may include parsnips, beetroot, celery, and other root vegetables by arrangement.
Important: The mentioned quantities apply only to the described, suitable raw materials and processes. They are not universally transferable to other products and do not represent a fixed daily or batch output. For suitable belt drying projects, washing, peeling, and cutting can be combined with subsequent drying; continuous processing in shifts is also possible depending on project planning.
Preparation
- Washing
- Peeling
- Product-specific preparation
Cutting
- Cubes
- Sticks
- Slices
- Further cuts by arrangement
Drying and Further Processing
- Tray drying
- Continuous belt drying
- Milling and powder production
- Filling and packaging
All mentioned quantities are raw material-specific guiding values. The actual processing capacity depends on raw material, initial moisture, cut, season, desired result, and available plant capacity, among other factors. This does not constitute an acceptance or performance guarantee for a specific raw material or period.
Who is Our Contract Drying Suitable For?
Typical Clients
- Food manufacturers and industrial processors
- Professional processors
- Agricultural businesses
- Producer organizations and agricultural companies
- Organic farms
- Direct marketers
- Farm shops
- Resellers
Helpful for Your Inquiry
To expedite the review of your inquiry, please provide the following:
- Product type and condition of raw material
- Total quantity in kilograms or tons
- Desired pre-treatment and cut
- Desired post-drying processing
- Desired timeframe
Brief details help us to quickly determine the suitable system and possible processing capacity.
How Your Inquiry Works
Send Inquiry
Inform us about product type, quantity, processing steps, and desired timeframe.
Check Feasibility
We examine the raw material, cut, suitable drying system, and available capacities.
Receive Offer
You will receive an individual quote tailored to the product, effort, and order quantity.
Start Processing
Washing, peeling, cutting, drying, milling, filling, or packaging available upon request.
Your Advantages with Contract Drying at Kredenbacher Hof
Over 30 Years of Experience
Long-standing experience in the drying and processing of plant-based raw materials.
Organic Certified Operation
Processing in an organic certified operation according to DE-ÖKO-037.
Gentle Drying
Product-specific adjusted temperatures, air circulation, and drying time.
Tray and Belt Dryers
Tray drying for suitable herbs and sensitive raw materials; belt drying for apples and suitable root vegetables in the ton range.
Raw Material-Specific Capacities
Herbs from approximately 50 kg depending on suitability; apples for apple chips and suitable root vegetables in medium to very large quantities in the ton range.
Multiple Steps from One Source
Pre-treatment, cutting, drying, further processing, filling, and packaging possible.
Which Products We Dry on a Contract Basis
Our focus is on suitable herbs and sensitive raw materials for tray drying, as well as apples and suitable root vegetables for belt drying. Other plant-based raw materials are not automatically accepted; their suitability, the appropriate process, and possible capacity are evaluated individually.
Fruits
- Apples, especially for apple chip production
- Berries after individual suitability assessment
- Other fruit varieties by arrangement
Vegetables
- Carrots
- Parsnips
- Beetroot
- Celery
- Other suitable root vegetables by arrangement
Herbs, Flowers and Specialty Raw Materials
- Wild garlic
- Parsley
- Leafy and tea herbs
- Edible flowers
- Raw materials for tea, spices, powders or dry mixes
Pre-treatment, Further Processing and Packaging
Pre-treatment of Your Raw Material
Upon request, we can undertake suitable processing steps such as washing, peeling, and cutting before drying. Depending on the product, cubes, sticks, slices, or other cuts are possible.
Further Processing After Drying
Depending on the product, we can mill dried raw materials, process them into powder, fill them, or package them for various marketing channels.
Packaging Options
- Jars
- Bags
- Pouches
- Bulk containers
Suitable for
- Further processing in food
- Resale
- Private labels and own brands
- Ingredients for spices, teas, powders or mixes
Nationwide Contract Drying – Location in Bavaria
Our production site is located in Esselbach near Marktheidenfeld in Lower Franconia, Bavaria. However, we do not only offer our contract drying services regionally: we serve food manufacturers, processors, and agricultural businesses from all over Germany, and by arrangement, from neighboring European countries.
The delivery of raw materials and the time schedule are coordinated on a project-specific basis. The suitable drying system and possible order size always depend on the raw material: tray drying for suitable herbs and sensitive goods, belt drying for apples for apple chip production and suitable root vegetables in the ton range.
Frequently Asked Questions About Contract Drying
What quantities can be dried at Kredenbacher Hof?
The order size depends on the raw material and process. Suitable herbs, leafy greens, and edible flowers for tray drying can be evaluated from approximately 50 kg, depending on suitability. For apples for apple chip production and suitable root vegetables, medium to very large quantities in the ton range are possible with the belt dryer. These quantities are not universally transferable to other products.
Can 30 or 50 tons of carrots also be dried?
Yes. 100 tons is not a minimum quantity. Depending on the raw material, cut, initial moisture, desired drying result, timeframe, and available plant capacity, medium-sized orders such as 30 or 50 tons of carrots can also be processed. Each project is evaluated individually.
Can 100 tons of apples or root vegetables also be processed?
Yes. For apples for apple chip production and suitable root vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, beetroot, or celery, orders of 100 tons of raw material or more can also be evaluated. This refers to the fresh produce delivered, not the weight of the finished dried product. The exact capacity depends on the raw material, cut, initial moisture, season, and desired drying result.
Is continuous drying in shifts also possible?
Yes. For suitable products and sufficiently large order quantities, preparation and belt drying can be carried out continuously in shifts if required.
Which products can be dried?
The focus is on suitable herbs, leafy greens, and edible flowers for tray drying, as well as apples for apple chip production and suitable root vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, beetroot, or celery for belt drying. Berries and other plant-based raw materials are evaluated individually for suitability, process, and capacity after consultation.
What is the minimum quantity required for contract drying?
There is no general minimum quantity across all raw materials. For suitable herbs and other sensitive raw materials, quantities from approximately 50 kg can be evaluated for tray drying, depending on suitability. For apples for apple chip production and suitable root vegetables, belt drying is designed for quantities in the ton range. Whether an order is technically and economically viable is assessed individually.
Do you also handle washing, peeling and cutting?
Yes. Depending on the raw material, we can handle washing, peeling, and cutting into cubes, sticks, or slices. Further cuts are individually reviewed.
Is milling or powder production also possible?
Yes. Depending on the product and desired further processing, dried raw materials can be milled or processed into powder.
Do you also offer packaging and filling?
Yes. Upon request, in addition to drying, we also handle filling and packaging, for example, in jars, bags, pouches, or bulk containers.
What information is needed for an inquiry?
It is best to provide the product type, condition of the raw material, total quantity in kilograms or tons, desired pre-treatment, cut, further processing, and the planned timeframe.
Is contract drying only available for customers from Bavaria?
No. Our production site is located in Esselbach near Marktheidenfeld in Bavaria, but we serve customers from all over Germany, and by arrangement, from neighboring European countries. Delivery and processing are coordinated on a project-specific basis.
Send an Inquiry for Contract Drying Now
Please use the contact form at the bottom of the page. Information on product type, raw material condition, quantity, desired cut, processing steps, and timeframe helps us to quickly evaluate the suitable drying system and available capacities.
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