Is it possible to significantly reduce post-harvest waste while simultaneously opening up lucrative export markets? This was the question asked by a large-scale fruit processing company in New Zealand before they integrated our industrial mesh belt dryer into their facility.
By upgrading to our automated drying solution, the client successfully transformed their business model from selling only fresh, perishable produce to offering high-value dried snacks.
This investment in a continuous mesh belt dryer brought immediate returns: it extended the shelf life of their products from weeks to months, minimized food waste due to spoilage, and increased their overall revenue by allowing them to sell premium dried fruits year-round, regardless of the harvest season.
Customer Background and Needs Analysis
New Zealand is globally recognized for its “clean and green” agriculture, producing world-class fruits like kiwis, apples, and berries. However, the client, situated in a region with abundant seasonal harvests, faced a major bottleneck.
During peak seasons, the volume of fresh fruit exceeded their immediate sales capacity, leading to financial losses from spoilage. They urgently needed a continuous belt dryer that could handle large volumes of raw material efficiently.
Their manual tray dryers were too slow and labor-intensive. The client required a vegetable drying machine that met strict New Zealand food safety standards (MPI), operated efficiently to keep energy costs low, and—most importantly—preserved the natural color and nutritional value of their premium fruits.
Taizy’s Solution
To meet these rigorous demands, we engineered a customized solution featuring our Multi-Layer Mesh Belt Dryer. Unlike static ovens, this system allows for continuous feeding and discharging, which drastically improves throughput. The solution included a complete processing line: a washing machine, a precision slicer, and the core industrial food dehydrator.
We configured the dryer with a high-efficiency heat exchange system that utilizes clean energy sources, aligning with New Zealand’s environmental focus. The material is spread evenly on the mesh belt and passes through multiple temperature zones, ensuring that moisture is removed gently and consistently without “cooking” the fruit.
Our Mesh Belt Dryer Advantages
Our fruit drying equipment was selected primarily for its robust construction and flexibility.
A key advantage of our mesh belt dryer is the intelligent control system; we customized the electrical cabinet with a PLC touch screen interface, allowing the client to save specific drying recipes for different fruits (e.g., lower temps for kiwi, higher temps for apples).
Why Choose Taizy?
We provided the customer with detailed videos showing the uniform airflow and the quality of the dried samples. Our packaging standards are equally high; the machine was disassembled into modular sections, wrapped in heavy-duty moisture-proof film, and secured in reinforced wooden crates to prevent movement during the long sea voyage to Auckland.
We also hosted a live video call for a final pre-shipment inspection, giving the client full confidence in their purchase.
Customer Feedback and After-Sales
The results speak for themselves. Upon receiving the equipment, the client was highly impressed with the build quality and the ease of assembly. Our technical team provided dedicated remote support, guiding their electricians and engineers through the installation and commissioning process via video conference.
The client reported that the mesh belt dryer is now running 24/7 during peak season, delivering dried fruit with excellent texture and vibrant color. They noted that the automation has significantly reduced their labor costs and helped them expand their production scale to meet international demand.