Tomato Paste Production Process - Farm to Can Factory Tour 2026

Описание: INSIDE A TOMATO PASTE FACTORY: Farm to Can in 72 Hours

Ever wondered how that can of tomato paste in your kitchen was made? Join us for an unprecedented 10-minute journey through the entire production process—from California's vast tomato fields to your grocery store shelf.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Dawn Harvest in California Fields
01:04 - Transport to Processing Facility
02:08 - Industrial Washing & Sorting Systems
03:12 - High-Temperature Cooking Process
04:16 - Evaporation & Concentration (5% to 28% solids)
05:20 - Aseptic Sterilization & UHT Processing
06:24 - Automated Filling & Sealing (400 cans/min)
07:28 - Quality Control & Laboratory Testing
08:32 - Warehouse Storage & Order Fulfillment
09:36 - Distribution & Retail Delivery

PRODUCTION STATS:
• 13 million tons processed annually in California
• 60 tons harvested per hour by automated machines
• 25 tons per transport bin
• 280°F sterilization for 30 seconds (UHT process)
• 28% solids concentration after triple evaporation
• 400 cans filled per minute
• 672 cans per pallet (56 cases)
• 3,000-mile distribution in 72 hours

🔬 QUALITY STANDARDS:
✓ pH 4.23 (safe acidic range)
✓ 28.1% Brix (solids content)
✓ USDA Grade A certified
✓ Zero pathogen contamination
✓ 18-24 month shelf life

🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
→ How optical sorters detect defects in 30 milliseconds
→ Why vacuum evaporation preserves flavor better than boiling
→ The science behind aseptic processing
→ How cross-docking reduces delivery time by 40%
→ Why every batch is tested 7 different ways
→ The journey of Batch #447 from field to your table

FILMING LOCATIONS:
• California Central Valley tomato fields
• Morning Star Packing facility (largest in Western Hemisphere)
• Northeast Distribution Hub
• Local supermarket chain

📚 CHAPTERS BREAKDOWN:
Phase 1: Raw Harvest & Mechanical Harvesting
Phase 2: Transport & Factory Arrival
Phase 3: Cleaning, Washing & Optical Sorting
Phase 4: Chopping, Cooking & Pulping
Phase 5: Evaporation & Concentration
Phase 6: Aseptic UHT Sterilization System
Phase 7: Automated Filling & Sealing
Phase 8: Quality Assurance Laboratory Testing
Phase 9: Packaging, Warehousing & Logistics
Phase 10: Distribution & Final Mile Delivery

GLOBAL IMPACT:
This single factory ships to 43 countries, supplying tomato paste for:
Home cooking and meal preparation
Restaurant and food service industry
Pizza sauce and pasta sauce manufacturing
Ketchup and condiment production
Processed food manufacturing

FASCINATING FACTS:
• Tomatoes travel through 300 feet of water channels inside the factory
• The aseptic filler room is cleaner than a surgical suite
• Load straps prevent 26,880 cans from shifting during 3,000-mile transport
• Laser codes track each can's journey from specific field coordinates
• Human sorters still remove 2,000 defects per hour that machines miss

PRODUCTION NOTES:
80 cinematic scenes filmed over multiple production cycles to capture every stage of the process. All scenes show real industrial operations—no simulations or CGI. Filmed with permission at active food processing facilities following all safety and sanitation protocols.

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
This video is for educational purposes. All footage used with permission. Safety procedures shown are specific to this facility and may vary by location and regulation.


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