Closed-Loop • Low-Temperature • Reversible Airflow

The CLR-DRY® Dehydrator is a patented, industrial-scale drying system engineered to deliver gentle, precise dehydration while maximizing energy efficiency, product quality, and sustainability.
Designed for farms, packhouses, and processors, CLR-DRY® Dehydrator enables plug-and-use, on-site dehydration without complex installation or permanent infrastructure.

How does it work?

CLR-DRY® Dehydrator uses an advanced heat-pump dehumidification system that gently and precisely removes moisture while continuously recirculating air within a sealed drying chamber, ensuring that natural aroma compounds remain locked into the product as water is slowly drained out, significantly reducing energy consumption and operating costs. By maintaining a consistent low drying temperature of 50–60°C, the system preserves colour, flavour and delicate phytonutrients, while reversible airflow ensures gradual, uniform moisture removal across all trays, delivering reliable, high-quality dehydration every 8 to 16 hours, depending on the product and load.

The outcome is uniformly dried, shelf-stable foods that are nutrient-dense, visually appealing, and rich in natural flavour, closely reflecting the quality and integrity of fresh produce.

Explore our Models

CLR-DRY® Dehydrator models range from CLR-DRY-3 to CLR-DRY-7000 plus, offering dehydration capacity from 3 kg to 7,000 kg per batch and beyond. Units are available in pre-assembled, self-assembly, or custom-built configurations to meet a wide range of operational needs. Each system is engineered to deliver a large drying surface relative to its footprint, making high-quality dehydration accessible for both small and large producers, without complex setup, permanent infrastructure, or excessive space requirements.

Model numbers indicate the loading capacity of each unit. Dehumidification capacity is rated at 95% inlet relative humidity, 35°C air inlet temperature, and 55°C condensing temperature.

How does it stack up to competitors?

Traditional drying technologies often rely on high temperatures or vacuum processes that strip away the very qualities that make fresh produce valuable, its natural colour, aroma, and sensitive phytonutrients. These methods are typically energy-intensive, resulting in higher operating costs and a larger carbon footprint. In addition, most conventional systems provide limited support for food safety, traceability, or market access, forcing producers to manage compliance, sales, and transparency through disconnected tools and ultimately contributing to declining consumer confidence.

CLR-DRY® Ecosystem overcomes these limitations by delivering high-quality, low-temperature dehydration while seamlessly integrating digital food safety systems, traceability, and market-access solutions. This connected approach enables producers to move product faster, improve transparency, and build lasting trust with buyers and consumers.

Flexible Deployment

CLR-DRY® Dehydrators are engineered in containerized formats, enabling on-farm, packhouse, or hub-based dehydration with easy mobility, added convenience, and scalable processing.

Dried Integrity

CLR-DRY® Dehydrator preserves colour, aroma, and basic nutrients, along with bioactive compounds like polyphenols and anthocyanins, renowned for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-carcinogenic benefits.

Environmental Impact

CLR-DRY® Dehydrator cuts food waste, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and reduces operating costs through energy-efficient, on-site drying and circular-economy upcycling, while boosting transparency and consumer trust.

PRODUCT OF BC

Proudly designed in British Columbia, Canada, CLR-DRY® Dehydrator delivers reliable, efficient, and scalable dehydration, providing a world-class solution for agricultural businesses worldwide.

Freeze Drying for Shape-Critical Applications

While CLR-DRY® Dehydrators excel at preserving colour, aroma, and valuable phytochemicals, some products require precise shape retention. For applications where visual integrity is critical, freeze drying, also known as lyophilization, is the ideal solution. This process freezes the product and reduces pressure, allowing ice to sublimate directly without passing through the liquid phase, preserving structure. Freeze Drying is particularly suited to products that require maximum shape retention, ultra-low moisture content, or extended shelf life.

Through a strategic manufacturing partnership, Rich Naturals provides access to world-class Freeze Dryers alongside CLR-DRY® Dehydrators, allowing producers to choose the right technology for the right product. Freeze dryers are available in multiple capacities, supporting batch loads from 30 kg to 2,100 kg, suitable for small-scale specialty production as well as large commercial volumes.

Together, CLR-DRY® Dehydration and Freeze-Drying solutions form a complete drying portfolio, enabling farms and processors to diversify products, enter new markets, and maximize the value of every harvest.

Sliced Cranberries Sweetened Dried
100% Cranberry Juice (Not from Concentrate)
100% Blueberry Juice (Not from Concentrate)
Glacial Natural Spring Water
CLR-DRY® Dried Blueberry
CLR-DRY® Dried Cherry
Dark Chocolate Coated Blueberry
Dark Chocolate Coated Cranberry
Dark Chocolate Coated Cherry
Dark Chocolate Coated Almond
Dark Chocolate Coated Hazelnut

Milk Chocolate Coated Blueberry
Milk Chocolate Coated Cranberry
Milk Chocolate Coated Cherry
Milk Chocolate Coated Almond
Milk Chocolate Coated Hazelnut
White Chocolate Coated Blueberry
White Chocolate Coated Cranberry
White Chocolate Coated Cherry
White Chocolate Coated Almond
White Chocolate Coated Hazelnut