Peanut butter is a popular food among consumers, which makes entrepreneurs want to enter this industry and succeed. But what do you need to start a peanut butter business? The preliminary preparation work is very critical. Here are some key points we have sorted out.
1. Building a factory
To start a food processing business, you must first have a production site that meets food safety standards. Peanut butter production has high requirements for sanitary conditions, so the factory must be designed and built in accordance with the relevant specifications in the "Food Production License Management Measures", including:
Reasonably laid out production workshops (raw material area, cleaning area, baking area, grinding area, packaging area, etc.)
Improvement of ventilation and drainage systems.
Disinfection and cleaning equipment in place.
 

2. Purchase equipment
The production of peanut butter involves multiple processing steps, so the following peanut butter production equipment is required:
Peanut roaster: used to roast raw peanuts to the right crispness.
Peeler: removes the red skin of peanuts to ensure a delicate taste.
Grinding machine: grinds peanuts into a fine paste, single-channel or multi-channel grinding equipment can be selected.
Vacuum degasser: removes excess air and extends the shelf life of peanut butter.
Filling and sealing machine: realizes automatic filling and sealing, improves efficiency and hygiene level.
 
3. Purchasing raw materials
High-quality peanuts are the core raw material for making peanut butter. When purchasing, you need to pay attention to the following factors:
Peanut varieties: Peanuts suitable for making peanut butter should be rich in oil and have full grains.
Raw material freshness: Peanuts harvested in the season, without mold or odor should be selected.
Supply chain establishment: Establish long-term cooperative relations with stable peanut suppliers to ensure raw material quality and supply cycle.
 
4. Hiring workers
An efficient production line cannot do without an experienced team of workers. Depending on the size of the factory and the degree of automation of the production line, the following positions can be assigned:
Production operator: responsible for equipment operation and preliminary inspection at all stages.
Quality control personnel: responsible for quality inspection of raw materials, semi-finished products and finished products.
Equipment maintenance personnel: responsible for daily maintenance and troubleshooting.
Packaging and warehousing personnel: responsible for product packaging, labeling and finished product storage.
Managers: coordinate production planning, personnel, logistics, safety and other matters.
 
5. Product promotion
With high-quality peanut butter products, you also need to use effective promotion methods to open up the market. Promotion strategies may include:
Brand building: creating a recognizable brand logo, packaging design and story background.
Offline cooperation: establishing supply cooperation with supermarkets, convenience stores, breakfast shops, bakeries, etc.