Contract Drying for Fruits, Vegetables & Herbs | Organic Contract Processing Bavaria

Bio-certified contract processing

Contract drying for fruit, vegetables, herbs & edible flowers

We process plant-based raw materials gently, reliably, and as needed – for agricultural businesses, direct marketers, farm shops, resellers, and food manufacturers and processors.

From pre-treatment to drying, milling, filling, and packaging: We can provide several processing steps from a single source, if desired.

Inquire about contract drying now How it works
Over 30 years of experience
Bio-certified according to DE-ÖKO-037
Pre-treatment to packaging possible

Who is our contract drying suitable for?

Typical clients

  • agricultural businesses
  • direct marketers
  • farm shops
  • organic farms
  • resellers
  • food manufacturers & processors

Helpful for your inquiry

To help us quickly review your inquiry, it's best to include:

  • product type
  • quantity
  • desired processing step
  • desired timeframe

Brief details help us evaluate the possibilities for processing your raw materials more quickly.

How your inquiry proceeds

Send inquiry

Let us know the product type, quantity, processing step, and timeframe.

Check feasibility

We check which processing is sensible and feasible for your raw material.

Receive offer

You will receive an individual offer calculation tailored to product, effort, and quantity.

Start processing

With pre-treatment, drying, milling, filling, or packaging, if desired.

Your advantages with contract drying at Kredenbacher Hof

Experience & Quality

Over 30 years of experience in processing plant-based raw materials.

Bio-certified

Processing in a bio-certified facility according to DE-ÖKO-037.

Gentle drying

Product-specific adjusted temperatures, air flow, and drying time.

Multiple steps from one source

Pre-treatment, drying, further processing, filling, and packaging possible.

Flexible quantities

Small quantities by arrangement, as well as larger batches for economic processing.

Personal support

Individual offer calculation and direct coordination regarding product and process.

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What products we dry under contract

Fruit

  • apples
  • pears
  • berries
  • other fruit varieties by arrangement

Vegetables

  • carrots
  • celery
  • red beets
  • other vegetables by arrangement

Herbs, flowers & special raw materials

  • wild garlic
  • parsley
  • leafy herbs
  • edible flowers
  • raw materials for tea, spices, powders, or dry mixes

Pre-treatment, further processing & packaging

Pre-treatment of your raw material

Upon request, we can handle suitable processing steps before drying, such as washing, peeling, cutting, dicing, grating, or other preparatory work.

Further processing after drying

Depending on the product, we can mill dried raw materials, process them into powder, fill them, or package them for specific marketing channels.

Packaging options

  • jars
  • bags
  • pouches
  • bulk containers

Suitable for

  • further processing in food products
  • resale
  • private labels
  • ingredients for spices, teas, powders, or mixtures

Location & Service Area

Our contract drying facility is located in Esselbach near Marktheidenfeld in Lower Franconia. We serve clients from Bavaria and beyond.

The combination of experience, organic certification, and several possible processing steps makes our offering suitable for small agricultural businesses as well as professional processors.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Contract Drying

Which products can be dried?

Among others, fruits, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, and other plant-based raw materials by arrangement.

From what quantity is drying worthwhile?

Larger batches of several hundred kilograms are particularly economical. We individually assess smaller quantities based on product, season, and effort.

Is milling or powder production also possible?

Yes, depending on the product and desired further processing, dried raw materials can also be milled or processed into powder.

Do you also offer cutting, packaging, or filling?

Yes. Upon request, we handle pre-treatment, filling, and packaging in addition to drying.

What is the best way to submit an inquiry?

Preferably with brief details on product type, quantity, desired processing step, and planned timeframe.

Send your contract drying inquiry now

Use the contact form at the bottom of the page. Information on product type, quantity, processing step, and timeframe will help us to quickly review your inquiry.

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Wash and dry the wild garlic before further processing.

Over 20 years of experience in drying freshly harvested organic wild garlic. The gentle drying process (wilting) results in a particularly high-quality wild garlic pesto.

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Over 30 years of experience in drying apple chips. The gentle drying process yields 100g of crispy apple chips from 1000 grams of fresh apples.

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Your inquiry regarding toll processing: We would be happy to explore the possibilities for processing your raw material. Brief information on product type, quantities, processing step, and timeframe will help us quickly assess your request. We process plant-based raw materials gently and according to organic standards (DE-ÖKO-037).