Cherry Processing Line
The EasyReal Cherry Processing Line delivers automated, hygienic, and efficient processing for both sweet cherries and tart (sour) cherries. Our engineers designed this system to handle soft skin, high water content.
The core features include:
● Thermal pasteurization or sterilization for juices and jams
● Modular design with options for juice, concentrate, puree, or whole-pitted formats
Customers can adjust this line for small-batch artisanal jam or large-scale industrial juice production. It supports both aseptic bag-in-drum filling for concentrates and glass jar/can filling for retail products. Our solutions integrate PLC + HMI for smart data tracking and real-time fault alerts.
With over 25 years of experience and installations in over 30 countries, EasyReal builds cherry lines that maximize yield, and meet global food safety standards.
This cherry processing line suits various industries across continents. We’ve served:
● Juice factories that produce NFC cherry juice or blended beverages
● Jam and preserves brands using high-Brix, skin-retained puree
● Frozen food producers offering IQF cherries or frozen pitted halves
● Canned fruit factories packing sweet cherries in syrup for retail
● Industrial puree users in dairy, bakery, and confectionery
Tart cherries are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and sleep-enhancing effects. Sweet cherries offer dietary fiber and vitamin C. Both require fast, clean handling to prevent spoilage and preserve health benefits.
In Eastern Europe and Turkey, our cherry destoning + IQF line handles 2–5 tons/hour for frozen export. In South America, several cherry jam facilities rely on our vacuum-cooking systems. Whether you're a grower expanding into value-added products or an established fruit brand, EasyReal provides cost-effective, future-ready configurations.
Choosing the right line depends on your product type, daily capacity, and packaging. Here’s how to decide:
End Product Type
● Juice / Concentrate → Needs enzymatic treatment, decanter, pasteurizer, and aseptic filler
● Cherry Jam / Preserve → Needs pulper, vacuum evaporator, jam cooker, glass jar filler
● IQF Whole or Halves → Needs pit remover + air-cooling tunnel + IQF freezer
● Canned Whole / Halves → Requires pit remover + syrup dosing + can seaming
Daily Processing Capacity
● < 5 tons/day → Compact line with batch sterilization and manual pitting
● 5–20 tons/day → Semi-automatic line with continuous washers, belt pitter
● 20 tons/day → Fully automatic line with multi-lane pitter, spiral blanched, PLC tracking
Packaging Type
● Aseptic bag-in-drum (200L): ideal for juice/puree concentrate
● Glass jar / tin can: for jams, preserves, or whole cherries
● Pillow pouch / retail PET bottle: needs precision hot-fill system
Tell us your output needs and we’ll configure a solution.
Here’s the typical flow from fresh cherry to finished product:
Raw Cherry Reception → Vibrating Feeder → Washing & Brushing → Sorting (manual or optical) → Destoning → Juice Extraction / Pulping / IQF Freezing → Heating or Pasteurizing → Evaporation (for concentrates or jam) → Filling & Sealing (aseptic bag, bottle, can, jar) → CIP Cleaning System
Different paths based on product:
● Juice: Destoning → Crusher → Belt press → Pasteurizer → Aseptic filler
● Puree / Jam: Destoning → Pulper → Vacuum Cooking Tank → Jar filler
● Canned: Destoning → Syrup dosing → Blancher → Seamer → Sterilization tunnel
We tailor the process map to your plant layout.
Cherry Destoner (Pitter)
The cherry destoner separates pits cleanly from fruit with minimal damage. Suitable for destoning, pulping, and separating various stone fruits. Features include:
1.Automatic pulp and residue separation.
2.Can be integrated into a production line or used as a stand-alone unit.
3.All parts that come into contact with the product are made of high-quality stainless steel, meeting food hygiene standards.
● Handles 1–5 tons/hour
● Preserves over 90% flesh integrity
● Suitable for fresh and pre-blanched cherries
● Easily switchable die for different cherry sizes
● Lower waste compared to hammer-style pitters
● Ideal pre-step for juice, jam, IQF, or canned formats
Cherry Air Blowing and Washing Machine
This unit removes dirt, leaves, and surface microbes. It includes a water bath + bubble system.
● Removes pesticide residue and soil
● Continuous conveyor with adjustable speed
● Prevents microbial buildup before pitting
● Designed for easy disassembly and daily sanitation
Cherry Pulping and Refinging Machine
For jam and puree, this machine removes skins and seeds. It features dual-stage stainless rotors and adjustable mesh sizes.
● Makes smooth, seed-free puree
● Retains color and nutrients
● Used in conjunction with vacuum evaporator
● All contact parts are food-grade SS304 or SS316
● Can also process pre-pitted or frozen cherries
Cherry Juice Belt Press
This extraction unit uses gravity and mechanical pressure to pull juice from crushed cherries. It spreads mash on a filter belt and squeezes it through rollers.
● Continuous output up to 20,000 L/h
● High yield with low turbidity
● Suitable for sour cherries with high acidity
● Easy to clean with integrated spray nozzles
● Pressure adjustable based on pulp thickness
Cherry Vacuum Evaporator
This evaporator removes water under low temperature, preserving cherry color and aroma. It uses falling-film design for rapid evaporation.
● Boosts Brix for jam or concentrate
● Up to 3-effect energy-saving system
● Heat-sensitive vitamins remain intact
● Touch-screen HMI for easy to operate.
● Automatic monitor Brix monitoring
● Optional aroma recovery unit
Cherry IQF Freezing Tunnel
The tunnel uses cold airflow to freeze individual cherries in seconds. It preserves fruit shape and prevents sticking.
● Stainless-steel mesh belt for air circulation
● -35°C zone with even airflow distribution
● Ideal for frozen export in 10kg cartons or 500g bags
● Easy access for defrost cleaning
● Suitable for pitted or whole cherries
This cherry processing line adapts to:
● Sweet cherries (firm texture, low acid, larger size)
● Sour cherries (softer, tangy, often for industrial use)
We calibrate machines for cherry variety, size, and firmness. Destoners can swap heads for different diameters. Pulper and belt press allow mesh changes. IQF freezer handles full fruit, halves, or pieces.
Output options include:
● Juice: NFC, clarified, or concentrated
● Puree / Jam: Smooth or with chunks
● IQF frozen: Whole or halves
● Canned / Jarred: In syrup or natural juice
● Concentrate: Brix 65–70 cherry concentrate
A single line can switch between formats with short changeovers. That gives seasonal packers more output options and year-round profitability.
The EasyReal cherry processing line runs on a fully integrated PLC + HMI smart control system. This allows operators to monitor, control, and adjust the full process—from washing to filling—on a single touchscreen interface.
You can:
● Set temperature ranges for pasteurization or evaporation
● Track line speed, juice yield, and filling volume
● Monitor CIP cleaning cycles
● Receive real-time alerts for pressure, temperature, or machine faults
● Store production batches and trace product data
The system uses Siemens PLC and HMI touch panels. This setup helps reduce operator training time and ensures high accuracy during seasonal cherry rushes.
This helps your plant meet digital traceability regulations and enables remote troubleshooting. For multi-product plants, recipes can be pre-programmed for rapid switchovers between juice, jam, or IQF modes.
This smart layer transforms your cherry line from a mechanical setup into a data-driven production platform, ready for modern food factories.
With over 25 years in fruit processing engineering and customers across 30+ countries, Shanghai EasyReal Machinery Co., Ltd. offers one of the most cost-effective and globally proven cherry processing solutions in the market.
Whether you’re launching a seasonal cherry product line or scaling your juice or frozen export business, we’ll help you get started. From equipment layout to utility planning, our team provides full technical support and on-site installation.
You can expect:
● High-quality stainless steel equipment
● Short delivery time and modular expansion options
● Long-term spare parts and remote support
● Custom configuration to fit your cherry type and target market
Contact us now to discuss your cherry processing needs:
Email: sales@easyreal.cn
