GELGOOG has successfully completed a turnkey cocoa processing project for Les Cacaos du Pacifique (LCCP) in New Caledonia. The project covers the complete scope of process testing, production line design, equipment supply, automated system integration, on-site installation, commissioning, and production trials.
Designed to support the customer’s expansion from chocolate manufacturing into upstream cocoa processing, the integrated solution enables LCCP to produce cocoa powder and cocoa butter from cocoa beans. Following successful acceptance, the new production line has officially entered operation.
1. Project Background: Expanding into Upstream Cocoa Processing
With more than 40 years of experience in chocolate manufacturing, Les Cacaos du Pacifique has developed extensive expertise in chocolate quality and flavor.
To gain greater control over raw material processing and expand its manufacturing capabilities, LCCP decided to establish an in-house cocoa processing operation.
However, processing cocoa beans into cocoa powder and cocoa butter involves different technical requirements from conventional chocolate manufacturing. Determining suitable processing parameters, achieving the desired flavor profile, and ensuring stable production were among the customer’s main concerns.
Instead of directly selecting standard equipment, GELGOOG began with process testing and sample comparisons. By evaluating different processing conditions against LCCP’s quality expectations, both teams gradually established the appropriate processing approach.
This preliminary work provided a reliable technical basis for the subsequent turnkey cocoa processing solution, ensuring that equipment selection and production line configuration were aligned with the customer’s actual requirements.
2. Customized Processing Technology for Consistent Cocoa Quality
A successful cocoa processing project requires more than connecting individual machines. Each processing stage must work together to achieve the desired product characteristics.
For LCCP, cocoa roasting was a particularly important consideration because it directly influences the development of cocoa aroma and flavor.
GELGOOG integrated its independently developed mesin pemanggang biji kakao into the production system. With adjustable temperature and roasting parameters, operators can apply the processing conditions established during preliminary trials.
A subsequent cooling stage helps stabilize the roasted beans before they enter downstream processing.
By coordinating roasting and cooling operations, the solution provides better control over this important processing stage and helps maintain the flavor characteristics expected by the customer.
3. Complete Turnkey Cocoa Processing Line from Beans to Finished Products
Based on LCCP’s production objectives, GELGOOG supplied an integrated jalur pengolahan kakao covering the major stages required to manufacture cocoa powder and cocoa butter.
The overall production system includes:
- Cocoa bean pretreatment: Preparing raw materials for subsequent processing.
- Roasting and cooling: Developing the desired cocoa flavor under controlled conditions.
- Cocoa liquor production: Grinding roasted cocoa beans into cocoa liquor.
- Pressing and separation: Separating cocoa butter from cocoa solids.
- Final product processing: Processing the separated materials into cocoa powder and cocoa butter.
Rather than treating each machine as an independent unit, the complete system was configured to connect the different processing stages into a coordinated production workflow.
Beyond equipment supply, GELGOOG provided comprehensive project delivery services, including on-site installation, integrated line commissioning, and production trials.
During the start-up phase, the technical team worked alongside LCCP’s operators to verify equipment coordination, adjust operating parameters, evaluate product performance, and familiarize the team with daily production procedures.
This hands-on support helped translate the process conditions established during preliminary testing into actual production operations.
4. Customer Recognition: Successful Project Acceptance
The project has successfully passed acceptance and entered production. Mr. Yann HOFFMANN, Project Director at Les Cacaos du Pacifique, shared his experience:
“For many years, we have been looking for a stable, reliable, and efficient solution to improve our production capacity, and GELGOOG provided exactly what we needed.
The GELGOOG technical team demonstrated a high level of professionalism throughout equipment installation and commissioning. The equipment is fully functional and meets our original technical requirements. The cocoa powder and cocoa butter produced have both met our expectations in terms of output and quality. We can confidently say that choosing GELGOOG was the right decision.”
5. Looking for a Turnkey Cocoa Processing Solution?
The successful delivery of the LCCP project demonstrates the importance of combining process validation, customized equipment configuration, and professional on-site technical support when establishing a new cocoa processing operation.
As a professional cocoa processing solutions provider, GELGOOG offers integrated production solutions for businesses looking to process cocoa beans into cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, and cocoa powder.
Whether you are planning a new cocoa processing plant or expanding an existing chocolate manufacturing facility, GELGOOG can help you develop a production solution based on your raw materials, capacity requirements, and finished product specifications.
Contact GELGOOG today to discuss your cocoa processing project and receive a customized solution and quotation.