CAAS Recognizes IKE Group as a "National Key R&D Program Industrial Demonstration Enterprise"
On October 30, 2025, experts from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences visited IKE Group and officially recognized it as a "National Key R&D Program Industrial Demonstration Enterprise." This honor highlights IKE's leadership in closed-loop heat pump drying technology, which has improved the efficiency and quality of agricultural product drying while supporting global sustainability.
On October 30, 2025, a delegation led by Dr. Bi Jinfeng, Chief Strategic Scientist at the Institute of Agro-Products Processing Science and Technology (IAPPST) under the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), visited the IKE Group headquarters for a technical exchange and inspection.
The delegation included Dr. Chen Qinqin and Dr. Lü Jian, accompanied by Professor Yang Liyi, a renowned expert in fruit and vegetable peeling and slicing from South China University of Technology.
During the visit, Dr. Bi Jinfeng presented IKE Group with the honorary plaque of "National Key R&D Program (Fruit Processing Upgrading and Industrialization) Industrial Demonstration Enterprise." This recognition reflects IKE's outstanding contribution to innovation in food drying technology, industrial transformation, and agricultural modernization in China.
Leading Innovation: Closed-Loop Heat Pump Drying Technology
In partnership with the Planning and Design Institute of the Ministry of Agriculture, IKE Group pioneered the Closed-Loop Dehumidification Heat Pump Drying Technology in 2013.
This breakthrough allows precise temperature and humidity control, maintaining stable operation independent of external weather conditions. It effectively solves the performance limitations of traditional air-source heat pumps in cold or humid environments, while reducing energy consumption by up to 70-90% compared with electric heating dryers.
Furthermore, the technology retains volatile aromatic compounds and other nutritional components in dried products, ensuring both high efficiency and premium drying quality. It provides a powerful tool for cost reduction, quality enhancement, and green development in agricultural processing.
Global Reach and Industrial Applications
Since its launch, IKE's heat pump drying systems have grown from concept to large-scale application, achieving annual sales exceeding RMB 10 billion, with hundreds of thousands of units installed worldwide. The market continues to expand at an annual growth rate of 20-30%, driven by innovation and reliability.
Currently, IKE offers over 100 models of dryers covering 100 kg to 100 tons per batch, meeting the needs of different scales and industries.
IKE drying solutions are now widely applied in more than 60 countries and regions, serving sectors including:
- Fruits & vegetables
- Herbs and flowers
- Grains, mushrooms, and seafood
- Meat products, noodles, and soy foods
- Wood, textiles, sludge, and building materials
Through these technologies, IKE Group contributes significantly to energy conservation, emission reduction, and global sustainable development.
About IKE Group
IKE Group is a professional manufacturer of heat pump food dryers and food processing equipment, providing integrated fruit and vegetable processing solutions-from washing, peeling, slicing, and drying to packaging.
With continuous R&D investment, international cooperation, and a commitment to green technology, IKE strives to lead the global market in intelligent drying systems and sustainable food processing innovation.
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IKE will attend MIHAS 2025 in Malaysia from Sept 17–20, Hall 7 Booth 7G05, presenting the WRH-100T cabinet food dryer and FVD-H6 freeze dryer, with free on-site drying tests.
IKE will exhibit at Fine Food Australia 2025 in ICC Sydney from September 8–11. Visit us at Booth HP57 to explore our WRH-100T heat pump dryer and FVD-H6 freeze dryer.
IKE will participate in FISPAL Tecnologia 2025 at São Paulo Expo, Booth C1B210, showcasing its closed-loop heat pump dryers and compact freeze dryers. With successful applications across several South American countries, IKE now sets its sights on supporting Brazil’s food industry with energy-saving, intelligent drying solutions.
An Indian trading partner recently visited the IKE factory to explore our range of food drying machines. During the visit, we proudly shared our successful cardamom drying applications in India, highlighting IKE’s commitment to tailored drying solutions for global markets.
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