How We Help You

We provide small-batch contract dehydration services tailored for growers, food brands, and sustainability-led businesses. From surplus fruit to custom blends, our expertise and modern facilities turn what might be wasted into what’s valued.

What We Offer

• Custom Dehydration & Drying Solutions
  Gentle, temperature-controlled processing that preserves nutrients, flavour, and colour.

• Batch Sizes & Capacity
  • Minimum test run: 30 kg fresh produce (half dehydrator load)
  • Scalable to full dehydrator capacity for larger production runs
  • Flexible for R&D, specialty batches, or ongoing supply

• Packaging & Further Processing
  Bulk return packaging, portioned retail packs, milling into fine powders, flavour blends, and optional labelling.

• Quality & Standards
  Food safety, traceability, and consistency are at the heart of everything we do.

How It Works

1. Initial Consultation & Sample Testing
   Share your ingredient and objectives—whether powders, chips, or dried slices. We’ll recommend the best drying method.

2. Processing & Dehydration
   Your produce is gently dehydrated in our commercial facility in Queensland, ensuring maximum flavour, colour, and nutrition.

3. Finished Form & Packaging
   Options include bulk returns, retail packaging, powders, or blends.

4. Delivery / Handover
   Final QC and packing before shipping or collection. Typical turnaround: 1-2 weeks depending on batch size.

Who We Work With

• Farmers & growers with surplus or specialty produce

• Food & beverage brands developing innovative ingredients

• Chefs & restaurants seeking premium powders or garnishes

• Sustainability-focused businesses reducing food waste

Why Choose Zest Element

• Sustainable, waste-reducing processing

• Flexible, small-batch production starting from 30 kg

• Strong quality control and attention to detail

• Experienced, local partner in Queensland with export capability