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About
East Coast Dehydrators
Our Beginning
How ECD got it's start
A local growing co-op purchased an enormous commercial dehydrator capable of drying substantial amounts of hemp. Problem was, the 2019 hemp boom became a bust almost overnight. The dryer owners had a massive dryer and nothing to dry. Now what? OPPORTUNITY! We stepped in.
Henry Ford once said..."Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently". And we did. We are now the premier destination for fruit and vegetable dehydration on the East Coast. It all began with one incredibly kind, local grower answering our email. She allowed us to meet with her. We test dried 30 pounds of portabella's and we were off! We are now dehydrating millions of pounds of fruits, veggies and other unique products.. And we're just getting started.
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We now dehydrate, slice, season, mill to various size or powder, weigh, bag or bottle for retail, box for shipping and wrap pallets.
What We Do
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Along with our volume drying capabilities is our remarkable next day turnaround of dried product. Expeditious drying allows your product to hit the market quicker. We also free up your staff to do other things while reducing your drying costs. We can also assist with bagging and labeling if desired. As a co-packer, we will become an extension of your business, doing as asked.
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As a Pennsylvania Certified Organic (PCO) facility, we take every precautionary step to insure your precious organic delights remain free of any unwanted outside nuisances. We understand how intense your competition is. We will make certain your product stays fresh, full of aroma and exactly what your customers deserve.
Most fruits and veggies are water dominate based, which left unchecked, can lead to bacteria and spoilage. Our full-sized production tray dryer is capable of dehydrating over two hundred thousand pounds a week of most products, to your exact specifications. Or, if you simply want to reduce water weight, we can dial it in. We are always experimenting, honing our craft. Whether varying drying temperatures, dry time length, or air flow rate, our objective is the same: achieve greater results. We guarantee consistency with every batch of drying we do.
Allow us to run a test dry for you and you will see how good we are. It all starts with a conversation. We will not underwhelm.