Sep. 11, 2025
Project Background
In 2024, our company successfully undertook a natto production line project. Due to confidentiality agreements, the client’s name cannot be disclosed. The client, a well-established fermented food enterprise, sought to build a modern production facility that meets international food safety standards. Their core objective was to achieve higher automation, stable product quality, and efficient packaging while keeping investment costs under control.
Key Challenges
Complex fermentation process: Natto requires precise control of raw material preparation, sterilization, and fermentation parameters.
End-to-end integration: The client requested a complete solution covering raw material handling, fermentation, filling, sealing, and final packaging.
Compliance with international standards: The production line had to meet strict hygiene and safety regulations to ensure smooth entry into overseas markets.
Our Solution
We provided a turnkey factory solution, covering the full process chain:
Upstream processing
Automated washing, steaming, and inoculation systems
Advanced temperature and humidity control for stable fermentation
Midstream production
Custom-designed fermentation chambers for improved yield and consistency
High-precision filling and sealing equipment tailored for viscous materials
Downstream packaging
Automated cartoning and case-packing systems for high-speed packaging
Seamless integration with cold storage facilities to maintain product freshness
System integration
Centralized PLC control for real-time monitoring of the entire line
Comprehensive layout design, installation, training, and after-sales support
Project Outcomes
Efficiency: Overall production capacity increased by more than 40% compared to traditional processes.
Quality: Automated control improved product qualification rate to 98%.
Labor reduction: Workforce requirements decreased by approximately 35%, reducing operational costs.
Client feedback: The client praised the speed of delivery, system integration, and turnkey approach, noting the project has become a cornerstone for their market expansion.
Conclusion
This natto production line project demonstrates our capability in delivering fully integrated turnkey food processing solutions. From process design to packaging automation, we provided the client with a one-stop solution that ensures efficiency, compliance, and sustainable growth.