Coffee Processing and Packaging Line and Factory Setup

A coffee processing and packaging line is an integrated industrial system designed to clean green coffee, roast it under controlled temperature and time, grind it to the desired particle size and package the finished coffee under hygienic conditions. The line produces roasted whole-bean or ground coffee ready for retail or bulk markets.

From an industrial perspective, coffee processing is important because it combines precise cleaning, roasting chemistry control, grinding and protective packaging (including degassing valves) to achieve consistent aroma, flavor and shelf life. The process relies on a defined sequence of unit operations that must be correctly engineered and integrated.

Primary raw materials typically include green coffee beans. Core machinery consists of green-coffee cleaners, coffee roasters (200–250 °C, 9–15 min), grinders (roller or disc type), vacuum packaging machines and degassing valves.

The Industrial Department supports investors establishing a new coffee processing factory as well as existing plant owners requiring repair, overhaul, capacity expansion or automation of current roasting and packaging lines. Projects can start from an empty site or from an operating facility that needs technical upgrading.

Whether the goal is a green-field turnkey coffee plant in Iraq, Kurdistan Region, Afghanistan or other regional markets, or the modernization of an existing line in Iran, engineering, machinery supply or manufacturing, installation, commissioning and ongoing technical support can be provided under defined contractual scopes.

Production Line Overview

The coffee processing and packaging line is engineered as an integrated process system covering green-coffee cleaning, roasting, grinding and packaging (vacuum or with degassing valves). Design capacity is determined during the engineering phase and can typically support industrial throughputs depending on final product mix and market requirements.

Product types include roasted whole beans, ground coffee of various particle sizes, vacuum-packed retail packs and bulk formats. The overall process flow follows a defined sequence: cleaning of green coffee, roasting, grinding and packaging.

Main machinery groups include green-coffee cleaners, coffee roasters, grinders, vacuum packaging machines and degassing valves. Supporting infrastructure covers electrical power, gas, process water and compressed air.

Manpower requirements depend on the degree of automation. Quality control covers green-bean quality, roast profile, grind size, residual moisture and packaging integrity. Finished coffee is stored under conditions that protect aroma before distribution.

Technical Specifications

The following technical data represent typical ranges for an industrial coffee processing and packaging line. Final values are defined during basic and detailed engineering and may vary according to selected technology, level of automation, product portfolio and factory layout. For precise project-specific figures, contact the Industrial Department.

Specification Description
Product Roasted whole-bean and ground coffee (various grind sizes and pack formats)
Production Capacity Depending on project capacity and selected equipment sizing (to be determined during engineering phase)
Required Area 300–800 m² (subject to final layout and capacity)
Electrical Power 380 V three-phase, 50–100 kW (depending on equipment selection and automation level)
Gas 50–100 m³/h (depending on roaster size)
Water Consumption 5–10 m³/day
Manpower 5–12 persons per shift (depending on automation level)
Main Machines Green-coffee cleaner, coffee roaster, grinder, vacuum packaging machine, degassing valves
Roasting Parameters Typically 200–250 °C for 9–15 minutes (subject to final process definition)

All figures are indicative. Detailed utility balances, equipment lists and layout drawings are prepared after process definition and capacity confirmation.

Products

An industrial coffee processing and packaging line can manufacture a variety of finished products depending on the selected roast profile and grind configuration. Typical product families include:

  • Roasted whole-bean coffee
  • Ground coffee (fine, medium, coarse)
  • Vacuum-packed retail packs
  • Bulk coffee for further packaging or food service

Variant development (roast level, grind size, packaging format) is defined during product development and process engineering according to target markets.

Raw Materials for Coffee Processing Factory

Raw material selection and quality control are critical for final aroma, flavor and shelf life. The main materials used are described below.

Main Raw Materials

  • Green coffee beans – Quality of incoming beans (origin, moisture, defect rate) directly influences roast result and final cup quality.

Secondary / Optional Materials

  • Packaging film (vacuum bags, sachets)
  • Degassing valves

Storage and handling conditions (cool, dry, pest-controlled) must be maintained to preserve green-bean quality before roasting.

Sahi Rasa For Factories raw material

The Supply Chain Department is prepared to support identification, evaluation and supply of the main and auxiliary raw materials required by coffee processing factories. Depending on the contractual scope, services may include supplier identification and evaluation, procurement and purchase coordination, specification control, logistics coordination, supply-chain design for continuous production, ongoing supply arrangements, and supply of materials from Iran for projects located in regional markets.

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Sahi Rasa Supply Chain Department

Raw-material supply chain support can be examined for industrial coffee projects located in Iran, Iraq, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (including Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok), Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Afghanistan (Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif), Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Oman, Jordan, Turkey, Armenia and Georgia.

Manufacturing Process

The industrial coffee processing process follows a defined sequence of unit operations.

  1. Green Coffee Cleaning – Impurities, stones and defective beans are removed by cleaner (screens and air classification).
  2. Roasting – Clean green beans are roasted at 200–250 °C for typically 9–15 minutes to develop the desired flavor and aroma.
  3. Grinding – Roasted beans are ground to the target particle size using roller or disc grinders.
  4. Packaging – Ground or whole-bean coffee is packed under vacuum or with one-way degassing valves to allow CO₂ escape while preventing oxygen ingress.

Machinery & Equipment

Each main machine performs a specific function. Support is available for design, manufacturing or procurement, customization, installation, commissioning, repair, overhaul, refurbishment, automation and spare-parts supply according to the agreed project scope.

  • Green-Coffee Cleaner – Removes impurities and defective beans. Position: first stage. Importance: protects roaster and improves final quality. Quality impact: residual defects affect cup quality. Maintenance: screens, fans and drive. Sahi Rasa support covers design and spare parts.
  • Coffee Roaster – Roasts beans under controlled temperature and time. Core machine that defines flavor profile. Position: after cleaning. Quality impact: temperature profile and residence time control aroma development. Maintenance: burners, drums, temperature sensors and cooling system. Sahi Rasa provides specialized roaster support and overhaul.
  • Coffee Grinder – Grinds roasted beans to target particle size. Position: after roasting. Quality impact: grind size distribution affects extraction. Maintenance: rollers or discs, bearings and screens.
  • Vacuum Packaging Machine – Packs coffee under vacuum or with degassing valves. Position: end of line. Quality impact: pack integrity and oxygen barrier. Maintenance: sealing heads, vacuum pumps and film systems.
  • Degassing Valves – One-way valves that allow CO₂ to escape. Position: integrated in packaging. Importance: prevents bag swelling while protecting aroma.

Factory Layout & Building Requirements

Typical functional areas include green-bean receiving and storage, cleaning and roasting hall, grinding and packaging area, finished-goods warehouse, quality-control laboratory, utility rooms (gas, compressed air), maintenance workshop, staff facilities and loading docks. Layout must respect hygienic zoning, heat and smoke extraction from the roaster and process flow. Exact area allocation is determined during the engineering phase according to capacity and product range.

Utilities

  • Electricity: 380 V three-phase, typically 50–100 kW
  • Gas: 50–100 m³/h
  • Water: 5–10 m³/day
  • Compressed air and exhaust systems for the roaster
  • HVAC and drainage according to hygiene and local regulations

Turnkey Factory Setup

An investor can start from an empty site. Depending on contractual scope, the project can be accompanied through: Idea → Feasibility → Engineering → Factory Design → Machinery → Procurement → Manufacturing → Installation → Commissioning → Training → Raw Material Supply → Packaging → Trial Production → Commercial Production. The objective is an operational factory ready for production.

EPC & PMC

Projects can be executed under EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) or PMC (Project Management Consultancy) approaches. Engineering, machinery supply or manufacturing, installation supervision and commissioning are coordinated within the defined contract boundaries.

Machinery Repair

Existing coffee processing factories can request inspection, troubleshooting, mechanical and electrical repair, component replacement, spare-parts supply and line maintenance support for cleaners, roasters, grinders and packaging machines.

Machinery Overhaul & Refurbishment

Older equipment can be evaluated for comprehensive overhaul, replacement of worn drums and burners, control-system upgrades, improved reliability and modest capacity or quality improvements where technically feasible.

Capacity Expansion

Capacity of an existing line can often be increased by addressing bottlenecks, upgrading key machines (roaster, grinder, packaging), improving material handling or introducing selective automation.

Industrial Automation

Typical applications include PLC sequence control, roast-profile monitoring, automatic dosing, HMI, data logging and optional SCADA integration.

Supply Chain

Factory = Machinery + Raw Materials + Utilities + People + Process + Supply Chain + Market. The Supply Chain Department supports supplier sourcing, procurement, logistics and ongoing material supply for coffee projects.

Packaging

Vacuum packaging, degassing-valve bags, secondary packaging, labeling, coding, cartoning and palletizing are integrated according to product format and market requirements.

Branding & Product Development

When required, support can be provided for product development, packaging design, graphic design, industrial design, branding and related marketing preparation.

Market & Country Sections

Engineering, machinery, installation, overhaul and supply-chain support are available for coffee processing projects in Iran, Iraq, Kurdistan Region (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok), Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Afghanistan (Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif), Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Oman, Jordan, Turkey, Armenia and Georgia.

Sahi Rasa Services

Service Application in This Project
Feasibility Study Technical and economic assessment of capacity, product mix and investment
Factory Design Layout, process flow and utility design
Machinery Design / Manufacturing Specification and coordinated supply or manufacturing of process equipment
Procurement Sourcing of machinery, components and materials
Installation & Commissioning Mechanical/electrical installation, start-up and performance testing
Automation PLC, HMI, process control and optional SCADA
Raw Material Supply Coordination via Supply Chain Department
Repair / Overhaul / Refurbishment Restoration and modernization of existing machinery
Capacity Expansion Engineering and implementation of throughput increases
Staff Training Operational and basic maintenance training

Why Sahi Rasa

Process engineering, machinery-related capabilities, procurement support, supply-chain coordination, installation, commissioning, training, maintenance support and automation are combined. The practical advantage is a more integrated execution path from concept to an operating production line.

From Empty Land to Production

Typical sequence: Feasibility → Engineering → Factory Design → Equipment Design → Machinery Manufacturing/Procurement → Logistics → Installation → Commissioning → Staff Training → Raw Material Supply → Trial Production → Commercial Production. Operational support for a defined initial period can be examined as a contractual option.

Who Should Contact Sahi Rasa?

  • Investors – planning a new coffee processing and packaging factory or production line
  • Existing Factory Owners – needing repair, overhaul, refurbishment, modernization, automation or capacity expansion
  • Industrial Buyers – requiring machinery, spare parts, raw materials or engineering services

Final CTA

If you intend to set up a coffee processing and packaging line or factory, if your existing plant needs repair, overhaul or capacity expansion, if you require new machinery or automation, or if you need coordination of raw-material supply, contact the Industrial Department.

Submit your request for: Factory Setup / Machinery / Repair / Overhaul / Refurbishment / Automation / Capacity Expansion / Raw Materials.

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FAQ

  1. What is the typical cost of setting up a coffee processing factory?
    Cost depends on capacity, product range, automation level, building and utility scope. A detailed estimate is prepared after process definition.
  2. Which main machines are required?
    Green-coffee cleaner, coffee roaster, grinder, vacuum packaging machine and degassing valves.
  3. What production capacity can be designed?
    Capacity is determined during the engineering phase according to market demand and investment criteria.
  4. How much space is needed?
    Typical process area ranges from approximately 300 to 800 m², subject to final layout.
  5. What are the main raw materials?
    Green coffee beans and packaging materials (including degassing valves).
  6. Can raw materials be supplied?
    Yes, via the Supply Chain Department according to project scope.
  7. Is machinery manufacturing or procurement supported?
    Design, manufacturing or coordinated procurement according to the agreed scope.
  8. Can existing machines be repaired?
    Yes – inspection, troubleshooting, mechanical/electrical repair and spare parts.
  9. Is overhaul or refurbishment possible?
    Yes – comprehensive restoration and control upgrades.
  10. Can capacity of an existing line be increased?
    Often yes, by addressing bottlenecks and upgrading key equipment.
  11. Are turnkey projects executed?
    Turnkey or partial turnkey scopes can be offered under defined contracts.
  12. Are services available in Iraq and Kurdistan Region?
    Yes, including Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok and other locations.
  13. Are services available in Afghanistan?
    Yes, including Kabul, Herat and Mazar-e-Sharif.
  14. Can raw materials be supplied from Iran for regional projects?
    Yes, coordination of material supply is part of possible supply-chain scope.
  15. Is installation and commissioning included?
    They can be included according to the selected contractual package.