Dried Fruit & Nut Processing
Date Processing Line
Date packers and processors adding value with washed, pitted or paste products for retail and industry.
Sized to whole date input (kg/h or tonnes per day)
02 · Dried Fruit & Nut Processing — Production line
Dried Fruit Processing Line
Links sorting, washing, pitting or slicing, drying, cooling and packing into one line for dried fruit slices, whole dried fruit or freeze-dried products.
- Rating
- Sized to fresh fruit input (kg/h or tonnes per day); dried output depends on moisture removed
- Versions
- Hot-air fruit slice line · Whole fruit dehydration line · Freeze-drying line
- Best for
- Investors and food companies starting or expanding dried fruit, fruit chip or dried fruit snack production
- One supplier for the line from fresh fruit intake to packed product
- Drying method chosen by product style and market, not by habit
- Cooling and conditioning before packing to limit moisture pickup
- Installation and commissioning support through the warranty period
Short answer: A dried fruit processing line takes fresh fruit through sorting, washing, pitting or slicing, drying, cooling and packing. The end product decides the configuration: chewy slices and whole dried fruit are usually made with hot-air drying, while crisp freeze-dried snacks need a freeze-drying section, and both are sized from your fresh fruit input and target moisture.
How it works
- Receiving and sorting – fresh fruit is inspected and graded so pieces dry evenly.
- Washing – a bubble or brush washer removes soil and residues.
- Peeling, pitting or slicing – depending on fruit: peeled by hand or machine, stones removed, cut to the target thickness.
- Pre-treatment (optional) – dipping, blanching or sugar infusion, where the product style calls for it.
- Drying – slices are loaded onto trays or a belt for hot-air drying, or frozen and dried under vacuum.
- Cooling and conditioning – dried product rests so moisture evens out between pieces.
- Inspection and packing – foreign matter check, weighing and sealing in moisture-barrier packs.
Which configuration fits
| Form | Suits | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Hot-air slice line | Mango, apple, banana, pineapple, kiwi slices | Slice thickness must be even; colour control |
| Whole fruit dehydration | Plums, apricots, figs, grapes, dates | Long drying cycles; skin pre-treatment for some fruit |
| Freeze-drying line | Strawberry, durian, crisp fruit snacks | High capital and energy cost; vacuum packaging needed |
What we need from you to quote
- Fruit types, varieties and photos or samples of incoming fruit
- Product style: slices, dice, whole, chewy or crisp
- Target moisture and water activity, and shelf life expected
- Throughput measured on fresh fruit input, days per season and shifts
- Pack type and size
- Building plan, heat source (steam, gas, electricity, heat pump) and power supply
Where it sits in a line
The line is built from individual machines that can also be bought separately: fruit and vegetable washer, fruit and vegetable sorter, fruit pitting machine, vegetable cutting machine, hot-air dryer or freeze dryer, then a multihead weigher and premade pouch packing machine. Date projects have their own date processing line.
Common configurations
- Option A
Hot-air fruit slice line
slices are dried on trays or belts with hot air; the common route for mango, apple, banana and pineapple slices.
- Option B
Whole fruit dehydration line
whole or halved fruit such as plums, apricots, figs or grapes, often with pre-treatment and long drying times.
- Option C
Freeze-drying line
frozen fruit is dried under vacuum for crisp, light products with good colour, at higher equipment and energy cost.
What we confirm before quoting
Our engineers check these points with you, so the quotation fits your site rather than a catalogue default.
- 01Fruit types, ripeness at processing and seasonal availability
- 02Cut type: slices, dice, halves or whole fruit
- 03Final moisture content and water activity target
- 04Expected yield of dried product per tonne of fresh fruit
- 05Batch cycle time and number of shifts
- 06Packaging format and moisture protection
Frequently asked questions
How much dried fruit do I get from one tonne of fresh fruit?
It depends on the fruit, its starting moisture, how much is lost as peel, stones and trimmings, and the final moisture. Yields vary widely between fruits, so we calculate it for your fruit and target product rather than quote one figure.
Hot-air drying or freeze drying?
Hot-air drying is cheaper to buy and run and gives chewy or leathery products. Freeze drying gives crisp, light products with better colour and higher selling prices, but equipment and energy costs are much higher.
What do I need to prepare before ordering a line?
A product definition, fruit samples or photos, the target daily output, your building layout and the utilities available, especially heat source and power. Our engineers use these to size each station.
Get a quote for the Dried Fruit Processing Line
Tell us your raw material, finished product and target output. Our engineers reply with a matched configuration and quotation.
What to send with your inquiry
- 1Raw material and its condition
- 2Finished product and packaging
- 3Target output — raw input or finished product
- 4Site photos, power supply, utilities
Email sales@hnfoda.com
Buyer guides
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