1. Overview

The Spinach Canned Food Production Line is designed for industrial-scale processing of spinach and leafy greens, delivering high-quality canned products efficiently and safely. It is suitable for canned vegetable manufacturers, food processing factories, and exporters targeting international markets.

Key highlights for B2B decision-makers:

• Fully automatic or semi-automatic configurations

• High production capacity: 1,500–10,000 cans/hour depending on model

• Compliance with HACCP, ISO22000, and GMP standards

• Modular design for easy upgrading, maintenance, and production flexibility

2. Production Flow & Key Equipment

Step 1: Raw Material Receiving & Storage

• Fresh spinach is received and stored in temperature-controlled areas to maintain freshness.

• Pre-sorting removes damaged or wilted leaves.

Step 2: Washing & Cleaning

• Automatic washing machines remove soil, impurities, and pesticide residues.

• Multi-stage water recycling system reduces water consumption.

Step 3: Blanching

• Continuous or batch blanching with hot water or steam.

• Inactivates enzymes, improves color, texture, and preserves nutrients.

• Adjustable time and temperature based on spinach weight and can size.

Step 4: Cutting / Portioning

• Optional leaf cutting or portioning machines for uniform can filling.

• Ensures consistent texture and portion sizes.

Step 5: Filling

• Automatic can filling machines portion spinach accurately into cans.

• Filling accuracy: ±5 g to minimize waste.

Step 6: Brine or Sauce Addition

• Precise dosing of brine, salt, or vegetable sauces.

• Supports multiple product variants: plain, seasoned, or mixed vegetable spinach cans.

Step 7: Can Seaming

• Automatic seaming machines ensure hermetic sealing to prevent leakage.

• Seaming quality meets international export standards.

Step 8: Sterilization

• Retort sterilizers provide shelf-stable products.

• Programmable sterilization profiles optimize product safety and texture.

Step 9: Cooling & Drying

• Rapid cooling preserves green color and nutrients.

• Air-drying conveyors prepare cans for labeling and packaging.

Step 10: Labeling & Packaging

• Automatic labeling ensures consistent branding and traceability.

• Optional shrink wrapping or carton packing for efficient logistics.

3. Technical Advantages

4. ROI & Investment Considerations

• High efficiency: Production lines can achieve 1,500–10,000 cans/hour depending on configuration.

• Reduced labor costs: Automation lowers operational expenses.

• Long-term durability: Stainless steel contact parts and advanced control systems minimize downtime.

• Global compliance: Equipment meets export standards, opening international market opportunities.

Tip for investors: Evaluate ROI by considering equipment cost, labor savings, production output, and market price per can. Automated lines often recover investment within 2–3 years in high-volume operations.

5. Food Safety & Quality Control

• All contact parts are food-grade stainless steel.

• CIP (clean-in-place) systems ensure hygiene between batches.

• Compliance with HACCP, ISO22000, and GMP standards.

• Optional tracking system for full traceability from raw spinach to finished cans.

6. Optional Customizations

• Flavor options: Garlic, olive oil, mixed vegetable spinach cans.

• Can sizes: 100 g, 155 g, 200 g, 425 g.

• Automation levels: Semi-automatic for small enterprises; fully automatic for large-scale production.

• Packaging options: Shrink-wrapped cartons, bulk logistics solutions.

Summary

The Spinach Canned Food Production Line is a high-efficiency, reliable, and food-safe solution for industrial canned vegetable production. It is ideal for B2B customers seeking to optimize production, reduce labor costs, and produce high-quality canned spinach suitable for international markets.