Drying is one of the most widely used preservation methods in food processing, but not all drying equipment works the same way. From hot air dryers and infrared dryers to freeze dryers and heat pump dryers, each technology offers unique advantages and limitations. This guide explores the most common equipment used for drying, compares their performance, and explains how food processors can select the right solution based on product type, quality requirements, and operating costs.

As fresh litchi prices continue to fluctuate during peak harvest season, more growers and food processors are investing in dried litchi production to reduce waste and improve profitability. Compared with selling fresh fruit with a very short shelf life, dried litchi products offer longer storage time, wider market reach, and more stable pricing. This article explores how modern litchi processing lines — including cleaning, grading, drying, and packaging systems — are helping producers build more sustainable and profitable businesses.

IKE is exhibiting at INTERPACK 2026 in Germany, showcasing heat pump food dryers and compact all-in-one freeze dryers including the FVD-H4, FVD-H6, and FVD-H12. Visitors can explore live drying demonstrations and discover why more European customers prefer naturally dried fruit made with heat pump drying technology.

This project shows how a Thailand customer used the IKE AIO-DF300 heat pump drying room to improve sausage drying efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and achieve stable product quality.

Learn how to dry gummy candy with the right temperature and equipment. Discover low temperature gummy drying solutions for uniform, non-stick results.

Before the 2026 Chinese New Year, IKE Group held its annual meeting as part of its yearly tradition. As a manufacturer of complete food processing lines, the event focused on strengthening collaboration across engineering, production, and project teams. The meeting reinforced our commitment to delivering integrated, turnkey food processing solutions — from washing and cutting to drying and packaging — for customers worldwide.

At FoodExpo Kazakhstan 2025, IKE demonstrated the WRH-100T cabinet dryer and conducted live tests on various foods including sausages, fish, apples, broccoli, beef, chicken, and chili peppers. The company also highlighted its full range of industrial drying solutions—drying rooms, heat pump chambers, and continuous lines—as well as pre- and post-drying equipment like washing, peeling, slicing, and packaging machines, offering complete turnkey solutions for food processing lines.

At GULFOOD Manufacturing 2025, IKE showcases its WRH-100T cabinet food dryer and introduces its full range of food processing equipment, including washing, peeling, freeze drying, and packaging machines. Visitors can bring their own products for free drying trials and explore IKE's one-stop food processing solutions.