Contract Dehydration & Ingredient Manufacturing
Your Produce. Our Process. Exceptional Results.
Nutrition Preserving Dehydration for Growers, Food Brands & Specialty Producers
Do you fresh produce that deserves a longer shelf life? We specialise in converting raw ingredients into premium, long-life powders, chips, and dried blends—preserving flavour, nutrition, and value at every step.
What We Do
Extracta offers contract dehydration and ingredient processing for growers, food businesses, or even 'upcycled beauty' brands. Whether you're working with seasonal surplus, developing a new product line, or looking to reduce waste, we have the equipment, expertise, and flexibility to get it done.
Our Services
Gentle Dehydration & Drying
Temperature-controlled processing designed to retain the natural colour, flavour, and nutritional profile of your produce.
Batch Sizes & Capacity
- Test runs - contact for volume discussion
- Scalable for large runs
- Suitable for R&D trials or ongoing production
Finishing & Packaging Options
Bulk return packaging, fine powder milling - we tailor the output to your needs.
Quality You Can Count On
Food safety, batch traceability, and consistent results are non-negotiable for us. Every run is handled with care from intake to dispatch.
The ProcessÂ
- Consultation & Brief — Tell us what you're working with and we'll advise on the best approach.
- Dehydration & Processing — Your produce is carefully processed at our northern NSW facility, with close attention to temperature, timing, and texture.
- QC, Dispatch & Handover — Final quality checks before shipping or collection. Typical turnaround is 2-4 weeks depending on batch size and complexity.
Who We Work With
- Farmers and growers managing seasonal surplus or specialty crops
- Food and beverage brands building innovative ingredient ranges
- Chefs and hospitality businesses sourcing premium powders and garnishes
- Businesses committed to reducing food waste and improving sustainability
Why Extracta
- Clean-label, minimal-processing philosophy in everything we produce
- Rigorous quality control and full batch traceability
- NSW-based with domestic and export capability
Let's Talk
Have a project in mind or want to explore what's possible? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out with your brief and we'll get back to you within 2 business days.