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Tomato paste sachet production line — 50 to 200 g sachets from aseptic bulk
The sachet is the dominant retail format for tomato paste in Africa and the Middle East: low unit price, no returnable glass, minimal cold chain. MCF supplies the complete sachet line downstream of aseptic bulk — standardization to the target °Brix, pasteurization and multi-lane vertical form-fill-seal — with the filling accuracy and seal integrity that determine shelf life in hot climates.
What MCF Technology supplies
- Aseptic drum / IBC emptying and buffer storage
- Standardization to 22–28 °Brix with inline refractometer control
- Recipe dosing (salt, starch, acidity correction) and deaeration
- Tubular pasteurizer 92–98 °C with validated holding section
- Multi-lane vertical form-fill-seal machines for 50, 70, 100, 200 g sachets
- Laminate handling, date coding, seal-integrity inspection and checkweighing
- Cooling tunnel, carton or shrink secondary packing
- Automatic CIP and SCADA per-batch traceability
Typical outputs
- Sachets 50 / 70 / 100 / 200 g
- Standardized paste 22–28 °Brix
- Pizza sauce and seasoned paste variants
- Secondary packing in cartons, trays or shrink film
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tomato paste sachet production line — technical datasheet
A real engineering datasheet, not a brochure: the same data published on this page, formatted for your technical and financial review.
Technical data & process
Reference configuration, specifications, step-by-step process
Dimensions & layout
Footprint, clear height, functional zones, utilities and manning
CAPEX & payback
Indicative capacity / CAPEX / EBITDA / payback grid with assumptions
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From idea to commissioned plant, in one engineering path
Every commercial page on this site is connected to the same working method: process engineering, capacity sizing, CAPEX and a bankable financial plan over 3–10 years are produced together, not in sequence by different suppliers.
01 · Idea
Is this factory feasible in my country, with my product and my formats?
Start from the guided configurator02 · Engineering
Which capacity, process and utilities does my line actually need?
Compare technologies and lines03 · Investment
What does it cost, what does it return, and is it bankable?
Run the ROI simulator04 · Purchase
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Capacity → CAPEX → payback
Sachet line — capacity, CAPEX, payback
Sachet lines are sized in kg/h of finished paste and then in number of lanes. The grid below is the screening range MCF uses before quotation.
| Capacity | Turnkey CAPEX | Annual output | EBITDA | Payback | Commissioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kg/h finished product | €0.6 – 0.9 million | 1 500 – 2 200 t/year packed | 12 – 18% of revenue | 3 – 4.5 years | 7 – 9 months contract-to-commissioning |
| 1 000 kg/h finished product | €0.9 – 1.4 million | 3 000 – 4 400 t/year packed | 14 – 19% of revenue | 3 – 4 years | 8 – 10 months contract-to-commissioning |
| 2 000 kg/h finished product | €1.5 – 2.3 million | 6 000 – 8 800 t/year packed | 15 – 20% of revenue | 3 – 4 years | 9 – 12 months contract-to-commissioning |
| 3 000 kg/h finished product | €2.2 – 3.2 million | 9 000 – 13 000 t/year packed | 16 – 21% of revenue | 2.5 – 4 years | 10 – 13 months contract-to-commissioning |
| 5 000 kg/h finished product | €3.4 – 4.8 million | 15 000 – 22 000 t/year packed | 17 – 23% of revenue | 2.5 – 3.5 years | 12 – 15 months contract-to-commissioning |
Assumptions behind the figures
- 250–300 working days per year, 16–20 productive hours per day: the feedstock is stored aseptic concentrate, not seasonal fresh tomato.
- Inbound bulk paste at 36–38 °Brix in 220 L bag-in-drum or 1 000 L IBC, standardized in line to 22–28 °Brix.
- Finished product filled in tinplate cans, glass jars or sachets, with pasteurization and end-of-line packing included.
- CAPEX is turnkey scope: emptying station, mixing, standardization, pasteurizer, filler, closing, CIP, automation, installation, commissioning and training; civil works, land and bulk paste stock excluded.
- EBITDA and payback assume retail or food-service pricing of the packed product and no financing cost inside the operating margin.
- Sachet configuration: multi-lane vertical form-fill-seal, 60–120 sachets/min per lane, PET/ALU/PE laminate with 12–24 month target shelf life.
From range to committed scenario
Indicative engineering ranges used by MCF Technology for budget screening of rework projects, not a quotation and not the audited result of a specific plant. Final figures are fixed in the feasibility study, once inbound °Brix, packaging formats, utilities cost and working hours are confirmed.
Related processes
Explore related tomato paste sachet production line technologies
A complete tomato paste sachet production line project typically integrates pasteurization, sterilization, homogenization and aseptic filling. Follow the internal links below to deep-dive into each upstream and downstream stage engineered by MCF Technology.
- tomato paste rework lineThe standardization and pasteurization sections upstream of the sachet machines.
- tomato paste canning lineThe alternative retail format: rigid, ambient-stable, export-oriented.
- tomato paste plant in NigeriaSachet is the dominant retail format in the largest West African market.
- filling machines for jars, cans and sachetsFilling accuracy, seal integrity and format changeover by recipe.
Technical FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What capacities are available?
From 500 to 5 000 kg/h of finished paste. Each VFFS machine handles roughly 60–120 sachets/min per lane, so capacity is reached by adding lanes and machines in parallel.
How is shelf life guaranteed in hot climates?
Validated pasteurization (92–98 °C with holding time), controlled filling temperature, low residual oxygen through deaeration and 100% seal-integrity inspection. Shelf life is confirmed during commissioning with accelerated storage tests.
Which laminate is used?
Typically PET/ALU/PE or PET/PE multilayer with aluminium barrier for 12–24 month shelf life; MCF validates the sealing parameters on the customer's actual laminate before shipment.
Can the same line also fill cans?
Yes — the standardization and pasteurization sections are common; the line can split after pasteurization into a sachet branch and a can-seaming branch. See the tomato paste canning line.
Utilities and layout?
Indicatively 120–450 kW depending on capacity, 500–3 000 kg/h steam, treated process water for dilution, cooling water and compressed air; 300–900 m² process area plus laminate and finished-goods storage.
What do I receive in the technical dossier?
Configuration and number of lanes, indicative layout, utilities list, laminate specification, filling accuracy targets, CAPEX range and delivery schedule.
Next step
Request a feasibility study for your tomato paste sachet production line
MCF Technology delivers worldwide — engineering, installation, commissioning and after-sales service on every continent. Send us your throughput target and destination country and we will reply with a preliminary sizing and quote.