Starting a Soft-Dried Fruit Business in the Mekong Delta: Standard Model, Costs & Profit Equation

Mekong Delta: From "Fruit Bowl" to Billion-Dollar "Drying Factory"

The Mekong Delta is the largest fruit basket in the country, famous for specialties like Cat Chu Mango, Thai Jackfruit, Bananas, Dragon Fruit... However, the refrain of "bumper crop, low prices" remains a constant worry. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, deep processing (especially soft drying) is an inevitable trend to increase agricultural value by 5-10 times compared to selling fresh, while opening doors to export markets.

Many investors and Cooperatives in the West want to transform their models but are confused: What machinery is needed? How to arrange the factory to meet hygiene standards? What is the investment cost? DeAir offers a closed-loop "Synchronized Drying Workshop" solution, helping you start a sustainable business.

1. Planning a "One-Way Flow" Workshop for Hygiene Standards

To achieve certifications like HACCP or ISO 22000 for export, the factory must be designed according to the "One-Way" rule to avoid cross-contamination:

1. Receiving & Wet Pre-processing Area: Washing, peeling, slicing. This is the "dirty" and wet area.
2. Thermal Processing Area: Blanching, steaming, soaking in spices/sugar.
3. Drying Area (Heart of the factory): Where industrial dryers are located.
4. Cooling & Packaging Area (Clean Room): Requires extremely strict temperature and humidity control to prevent moisture regain.
5. Finished Goods Storage: Storage before shipment.

2. DeAir's 3 "Power" Devices for a Modern Drying Workshop

A standard drying line needs not only a dryer but a comprehensive environmental control system to ensure quality from the oven output to packaging.

1. High-Quality Drying: Daxwell Heat-Pump Dryer

Determines 90% of product quality (color, flavor, chewiness). Daxwell heat-pump drying technology allows drying at low temperatures (30-60°C), preserving the yellow of mangoes or the red of dragon fruit without darkening, while saving 50-70% electricity compared to resistance drying.

2. Cooling & Packaging: DeAir.CRE Isothermal Dehumidifier

Soft-dried fruits are very hot and hygroscopic (absorb moisture strongly) after coming out of the oven. If the packing room is not humidity-controlled, the product will immediately suffer "moisture regain" (become watery, sticky). The solution is to use the DeAir.CRE Isothermal Dehumidifier. It powerfully removes moisture to keep the environment dry (<40%RH) but DOES NOT RADIATE HEAT into the room (thanks to a separate outdoor unit), helping the product cool quickly without denaturation and keeping workers comfortable.

3. Finished Goods Storage: DeAir.RE Industrial Dehumidifier

The Mekong Delta climate is very humid. The finished goods warehouse needs to be equipped with a DeAir.RE industrial dehumidifier to maintain humidity at 55-60%, preventing mold from attacking cardboard packaging and protecting the product inside before export.

3. Infographic: Cost & Profit Equation

4. Why Choose DeAir as Your Turnkey Setup Partner?

• Synchronized Solution (All-in-one): DeAir is one of the few units in Vietnam that manufactures all 3 machine lines: Dryer - Isothermal Dehumidifier - Warehouse Dehumidifier. This ensures technical synchronization and ease of warranty and maintenance.
• Local Understanding: We understand the Mekong Delta climate and the characteristics of each tropical agricultural product.
• Dedicated Service: On-site warranty and maintenance 24/7. Support for free sample drying at our Lab so customers can be assured of quality before investing.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)