Air and suction dryers for fresh salads and vegetables
Ensure longer shelf life and optimal quality for your fresh produce with advanced drying solutions that minimize energy use while maintaining hygiene, versatility, and efficiency in frequent product transitions.

Reduces Moisture in Fresh Produce and Foods
The FTNON Air and Suction Dryers, part of JBT FoodTech’s innovative lineup, are designed to meet the challenges of maintaining moisture control in fresh produce processing. These dryers utilize adjustable suction drying technology to effectively reduce humidity, thus extending the shelf life of various end-products such as mixed salad bags, pre-packaged spinach, parsley bunches, and baby food purees. Capable of handling a variety of applications including vegetables, oils, and seasonings, these units fit seamlessly into pre-processing and processing lines as a standalone solution or as a pre-drying step.
Integrating efficiently into your production line, the FTNON dryers offer minimal energy consumption by reusing wasted energy, aligning with eco-friendly production goals. The hygienic design and stainless steel construction support easy cleaning protocols, facilitating frequent product changes while maintaining sanitation standards. With its adjustable suction force, this equipment offers customization to suit specific production requirements, accommodating various product types such as solid foods in ready meals and dressings. Its compliance with industry regulations ensures it fits the needs of fresh cut producers and food processing companies dedicated to enhancing their operational efficiencies.
Benefits
- Maintains product quality and extends shelf life through efficient moisture reduction.
- Increases flexibility with quick and easy cleaning for frequent product changeovers.
- Cuts energy costs by optimizing the reuse of wasted energy in production.
- Allows precise control over drying conditions with adjustable suction force.
- Enhances hygiene and sanitation with stainless steel construction and design.
- Applications
- Ready meals,Soups,Sauces,Salads,Fresh produce,Oils,Herbs,Dressings,Vegetables,Seasonings,Baby food
- End products
- Baby food purees,Spice blends,Packaged vegetable soups,Pre-packaged spinach,Microwaveable vegetable medleys,Bottled olive oil,Jarred tomato sauce,Parsley bunches,Vinaigrette dressings,Mixed salad bags
- Steps before
- Washing,Cutting,Blanching,Pre-drying
- Steps after
- Spin Drying,Packaging,Labeling,Storage
- Input ingredients
- fresh salads,vegetables,herbs
- Output ingredients
- dried salads,dried vegetables,dried herbs
- Market info
- JBT is known for manufacturing innovative industrial machinery and solutions, particularly in the food processing and air transportation sectors, renowned for their advanced technology, reliability, and customer-focused engineered-to-order solutions tailored to specific industry needs.
- Automation
- Manual / PLC-controlled
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Cleaning Method
- Quick and easy to clean
- Suction Force Adjustability
- Adjustable
- Energy Consumption
- Minimal
- Working mechanism
- Air,suction drying
- Integrated steps
- Standalone or pre-drying
- Cleaning method
- Quick and easy to clean
- Energy efficiency
- Minimal energy consumption
- Humidity control
- Adjustable suction force
- Material Compatibility
- Stainless steel,hygienic design
- Automation level
- Manual adjustable suction
- Cleanability
- Quick and easy to clean
- Corrosive resistance
- Stainless steel
- Biological compatibility
- Fresh salads,vegetables,herbs
- Suction force adjustability
- Adjustable
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Design
- Hygienic design
- Operation
- Standalone / Pre-drying step
- Control Panel Type
- Manual / PLC / HMI
- Integration Possibilities
- Standalone / Pre-drying step / Spin drying
- Adjustable Suction Force
- Yes
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Hygienic Design
- Yes