Nut & Dried Fruit Washing Production Line Case

From Traditional Dried Fruit Hometown to EU Standards �C Turkey T***G Upgrades with Hadof Automatic Nut & Dried Fruit Washing Line

Client: T***G

Country: Republic of Turkey

Region: Malatya Province �C World Capital of Apricots, core production area for Turkish dried apricots & nuts (70% global export share)

Core Products: Dried Apricots, Dried Figs, Raisins, Chestnuts, Cashews, Peanuts, Jujubes, Dates, Pistachios

Equipment: Hadof Customized Bubble + Spraying + Ultrasonic Washing Line (with ozone disinfection & vibration dewatering system)

Commissioning: Q2 2024

Malatya, Turkey is known as the ��World Capital of Apricots��. Its premium dried apricots are famous worldwide. T***G is one of the largest local dried fruit exporters, with generations of processing experience, supplying the EU, Middle East & Russia. However, strict EU food safety standards created critical challenges for traditional cleaning methods:

Sand Trapped in Wrinkles: Dried apricots & figs have deep natural wrinkles. Traditional spraying cannot reach crevices, leading to EU sand residue complaints and returns.

Mud on Nut Shells: Chestnuts, cashews & pistachios carry heavy mud. Traditional soaking softens kernels, ruining texture and shelf life.

Waxy Coating on Jujubes: Natural wax on dates/jujubes repels water, causing uneven cleaning and pesticide residue risks.

Cross-Contamination Risks: Long air-drying time exposes products to dust & bacteria, failing EU ��ready-to-eat�� standards.

Solution: Custom Washing System for Wrinkled Dried Fruits & Nuts

Client requirements: Deep clean wrinkles WITHOUT damaging flesh; remove shell mud WITHOUT softening kernels; fast drying to avoid contamination.

After comparing Italian & Greek equipment, they chose HADOF. Our advantage: **deep customization for dried fruit & nut characteristics**, not generic machines.

4 Customized Core Solutions:

1. Ultrasonic Cavitation + Micro-Nano Bubbles �C 99.9% Sand Removal from Wrinkles

40kHz ultrasonic waves + 0.1mm micro-bubbles penetrate deep into fruit wrinkles to remove all hidden sand. Flesh remains intact and undamaged.

2. Flexible Brushes + Airflow Cleaning �C Nuts Stay Dry & Crisp

Soft nylon brushes gently scrub shells; high-pressure airflow blows away dust. NO water contact, so kernels stay firm and dry.

3. Food-Grade Surfactant + Gentle Bubbles �C Uniform Cleaning for Waxy Surfaces

EU-approved surfactant breaks water tension for full coverage on jujubes/dates. Gentle bubbling removes residues without damaging natural wax.

4. All-in-One Wash �� Drain �� Dry �C Ready for Packing in 30 Mins

Vibration dewatering + hot air drying (45�C50��C) reduces surface moisture below 8% in 30 minutes. No contamination, no color loss, no nutrition damage.

Client Results: Malatya Fruits Return to EU Premium Supermarkets

Capacity & Market Growth

Daily capacity increased from 8 tons (manual) to 20 tons (automatic). On-time delivery rate from 70% to 99%.

Upgraded to EU premium channels: ALDI (Germany), Carrefour (France). Price 35% higher. Exports to EU up 150% in 2024.

Economic Benefits

Labor reduced from 40 workers to 4 people. Annual labor cost savings: 3M+ TRY. ROI achieved in <20 months.

Sand-related return rate down from 12% to 0.5% (2M+ TRY saved yearly).

Industry Recognition

TURKEY��S FIRST dried fruit washing line certified to EU IFS standards. Won Malatya Chamber of Commerce ��Annual Technology Innovation Award��.

 

 

��Hadof��s equipment gives our traditional craft the power of modern technology. Europeans once said our apricots tasted good but were dirty. Now they are ready-to-eat straight from the package. This is the dignity of Turkish dried fruits.��

���� General Manager, T***G