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Food & Beverage Processing Machinery from China — A Capital Equipment Buyer's Guide

Sourcing guide for food and beverage processing machinery from China — fruit and vegetable processing, brewery equipment, juice production lines, dairy processing, sauce and emulsification, sterilization. Real product images from Food Machinery China.

Information notice: the details below were compiled from published supplier material and buyer correspondence. Specifications, MOQ, lead times and pricing change — confirm every figure with the supplier before you order.

Product range — actual catalogue images

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Apple belt press juice extractor — continuous fruit juice production line for cider, juice, and concentrate manufacturing.

Stainless steel beer fermentation tank — conical-bottom vessel with cooling jacket for craft brewery and microbrewery production.

Bubble washing machine — vegetable and fruit cleaning system with air-bubble agitation for food processing pre-treatment.

High-shear emulsification tank — sanitary stainless tank for sauce, dressing, and homogeneous mixture production.

Equipment categories

Equipment familyCommon productsTypical applicationsFOB China typical price range
Fruit & vegetable washingBubble washer, brush washer, ozone washerFruit juice, salad processing, frozen vegetableUSD 3,500-25,000
Fruit & vegetable processingBelt press, screw press, peeler, slicer, sorterJuice production, sauce, frozen, dried fruitUSD 4,500-65,000 per unit
Fermentation tanks (brewery)Conical bottom, cooling jacket, sanitary stainlessBeer brewery, kombucha, wine productionUSD 1,800-45,000 (200L-10,000L tank)
Mash tuns and brewhousesSanitary stainless brewing vesselsCraft and microbrewery beer productionUSD 8,500-180,000 (small to medium brewhouse)
Mixing & emulsificationHigh-shear mixer, jacketed mixing tank, homogenizerSauce, dressing, dairy, cosmetics, pharmaUSD 4,500-85,000
Sterilization equipmentTunnel pasteurizer, batch pasteurizer, autoclaveBeverages, sauces, canned foodsUSD 8,500-145,000
Filling & packagingBottle filler, can filler, pouch filler, capperBeverage, sauce, dairy productionUSD 12,000-280,000
Concentration & evaporationMulti-effect evaporator, single-effectJuice concentrate, dairy concentrationUSD 25,000-380,000
Heat exchangersPlate, tubular for sanitary applicationsPasteurization, cooling, heatingUSD 4,500-45,000
Drying equipmentSpray dryer, drum dryer, fluid bedPowder production, dehydrated foodsUSD 18,000-280,000
Bakery & confectionMixers, ovens, depositors, conveyorsBread, pastry, candy, snacksUSD 5,500-95,000 per unit
Meat & sausage processingMixers, smoking chambers, sausage stuffersMeat product manufacturingUSD 4,500-65,000

Brewery equipment specification by capacity

Brewery sizeMash tun + brewhouseFermentation capacityFOB China typical price (full equipment)
Nano (50-150L per batch)50-100L mash tun + 100L brewhouse200-500L fermenters (4-8 fermenters)USD 25,000-65,000
Micro (300-1,000L per batch)300-500L mash tun + 500-1000L brewhouse1,000-3,000L fermenters (4-8 fermenters)USD 65,000-180,000
Small commercial (1,000-3,000L per batch)1,000-2,000L mash tun + 1500-3000L brewhouse3,000-10,000L fermenters (8-15 fermenters)USD 180,000-450,000
Medium commercial (3,000-10,000L per batch)3,000-5,000L mash tun + 5,000-10,000L brewhouse10,000-30,000L fermenters (15-30 fermenters)USD 450,000-1,200,000
Large industrial (10,000+ L per batch)10,000+ L mash tun + matching brewhouse30,000+ L fermenters with multiple zonesUSD 1,000,000+ (custom)

Juice production line specifications

Food and beverage processing equipment must comply with sanitary design principles to prevent contamination. KEY REQUIREMENTS: (1) MATERIAL — typically 304 or 316L stainless steel for product contact surfaces; 304 for non-contact structure. Surfaces in product contact must have Ra ≤ 0.8 μm or better; (2) DESIGN — no dead-legs (where product can stagnate), no rough welds, all internal welds polished and sanitary; (3) CIP/SIP CAPABILITY — Clean-in-Place and Sterilize-in-Place compatible design; (4) DRAINAGE — equipment can drain fully without product retention.

CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED for food market: 3-A Sanitary Standards (US dairy and food), EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering Design Group), USDA / FDA compliance for US food applications, ISO 22000 for food safety management. For beverage applications additional: NSF/ANSI certifications. Reputable suppliers like Food Machinery China provide documentation per relevant sanitary standards. CHEAP NON-COMPLIANT EQUIPMENT may pass initial inspection but cause food safety issues, contamination recalls, and regulatory action that costs orders of magnitude more than equipment savings. Always verify supplier provides materials certifications and sanitary design documentation.

Line capacity (tons fruit per hour)Typical fruit typeOutput (liters juice per hour)FOB China typical price (complete line)
0.5-1 t/h (small)Apple, pear, citrus300-700 L/h juiceUSD 50,000-120,000
1-3 t/h (mid)Apple, pear, citrus, soft fruits700-2,100 L/h juiceUSD 120,000-350,000
3-10 t/h (commercial)Apple, pear, citrus, tropical fruits2,100-7,000 L/h juiceUSD 350,000-950,000
10+ t/h (industrial)Apple, citrus, mass production7,000+ L/h juiceUSD 800,000+ (custom)

Production economics — small brewery example

Cost elementTypical figureNotes
Equipment (500L brewhouse + 5 fermenters + bottling)USD 80,000-150,000Mid-tier Chinese supplier; premium European 2-4× higher
Building / utilities setupUSD 50,000-200,000Brewery space + drainage + electrical + glycol cooling
Initial raw materials inventoryUSD 8,000-25,000Malt, hops, yeast, kegs, bottles, labels
Working capital for first 6 monthsUSD 30,000-80,000Until sales revenue covers operations
TOTAL CAPITAL FOR LAUNCHUSD 170,000-450,000Excludes property purchase
Production capacity (500L brewhouse, 1 batch/day)180,000 L/year (~1,500 hL)Typical for small craft brewery
Material cost per literUSD 0.45-0.85Malt + hops + yeast + packaging
Selling price (wholesale to bars/restaurants)USD 2.50-5.50 per literVaries by product tier and market
Selling price (direct retail through brewery)USD 3.50-8.50 per literHigher margin direct sales
Gross margin per literUSD 1.80-4.50 (60-75% gross)Excellent margin if execution is good
Typical revenue first full yearUSD 350,000-900,000Depends on market access and capacity utilization

Pricing brackets — wholesale

Order tierEquipment scopeDiscountLead time
Single equipment unitOne specific machineList price30-60 days
Production line (multiple units)Coordinated equipment for specific product5-12%45-90 days
Complete brewery / juice plantFull equipment package + installation supervision10-20%60-120 days
Multi-line industrial projectMultiple production lines + integration15-25%90-180 days
Turnkey packageEquipment + installation + training + commissioningCustom pricing120-240 days

Order workflow — food machinery procurement

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Food Machinery China — manufacturer of food and beverage processing machinery. Fruit & vegetable processing: bubble washers, brush washers, ozone washers, belt press juice extractors, screw press, peelers, slicers, sorters. Brewery equipment: stainless steel fermentation tanks (200L-30,000L conical-bottom with cooling jackets), mash tuns and brewhouses (50L through 30,000L per batch), kegging systems, bottling lines, complete craft brewery packages. Beverage equipment: bottle and can fillers, cappers, labelers. Dairy processing: pasteurizers, separators, homogenizers, fillers, packaging. Sauce and emulsification: high-shear mixers, jacketed mixing tanks, homogenizers. Sterilization: tunnel pasteurizers, batch pasteurizers, autoclaves. Concentration & evaporation: multi-effect evaporators, single-effect concentrators. Heat exchangers: plate, tubular sanitary. Drying equipment: spray dryers, drum dryers, fluid bed dryers. Bakery and confection: mixers, ovens, depositors. Meat & sausage: mixers, smoking chambers, sausage stuffers. Sanitary design per 3-A Sanitary Standards (US dairy/food), EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering Design Group), FDA 21 CFR compliance, ISO 22000 food safety management. ASME Section VIII Div 1 / PED 2014/68/EU certification for pressure vessels. Material grades 304 and 316L stainless steel for product-contact surfaces with Ra ≤ 0.8 μm surface finish.

  • Process design — define product specifications, target capacity, recipe parameters; for greenfield projects, detailed process flow diagram with equipment requirements
  • Site assessment — verify available space, utilities (water, steam, electricity, drainage, glycol), regulatory compliance (food handling permits, environmental)
  • Specification development — for each equipment piece define: material grade (304/316L), capacity, sanitary design level, control system, automation level
  • Supplier qualification — verify supplier maintains 3-A / EHEDG / ISO 22000 certifications; reference customers in destination market and food category
  • Sample / pilot — for critical custom equipment, sample run or factory acceptance test to verify performance
  • Order placement — typical 30% deposit to start production, 60-65% before shipment, 5-10% after commissioning
  • Pre-shipment inspection — third-party inspection or buyer site visit before shipping; verify equipment matches specification
  • Installation and commissioning — supplier supervision typically 7-21 days on-site; buyer provides labor; commissioning includes test production with operator training
  • Validation — for regulated food products, equipment validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) per food safety management system
  • Ongoing operation — spare parts inventory, preventive maintenance schedule, periodic re-validation

Frequently asked questions

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Source: Product images on this page are hosted on the manufacturer's official website (foodmachinerych.com) and link directly back to that website. All product information was summarised from the supplier's public catalogue.

Brand mentions and trademark compliance: References to Tier-1 food machinery manufacturer brands (Krones, Tetra Pak, GEA, Alfa Laval, JBT, Bühler, Sidel) are made for the sole purpose of describing functional benchmarks. Food Machinery China is not authorized by, affiliated with, or endorsed by any of these brand owners. Products are aftermarket-fit cross-reference manufactured under Food Machinery China's own brand or buyer-private-label only.

Food safety and sanitary compliance: Food machinery installations must comply with destination jurisdiction food safety regulations including HACCP, FSMA (USA), Regulation EC 852/2004 (EU), and equivalent international frameworks. Sanitary design certifications (3-A, EHEDG) and materials certifications (FDA, EU 1935/2004) must be verified for product-contact equipment. Improperly designed or installed equipment can cause food safety incidents with serious public health consequences.

Capital equipment risk: Food machinery purchase is a major capital deployment with extended commitment to specific production approach. Buyers should conduct comprehensive supplier qualification, verify equipment specifications match contract, and engage qualified technical support for installation and commissioning.

Pricing & specifications: All price ranges, capacity figures, and ROI estimates reflect general market observation. Real-world food production economics depend significantly on raw material costs, market demand, distribution access, and operational management. Confirm current pricing, MOQ, lead time, and certifications directly with the supplier.

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