Twiga Close, Off Simba Road - (EPZ), Athi River
Private Label
Pouches:
Customized formats and dimensions based on client’s own design.
Clients can either deliver their own packaging to us, or we can source it on their behalf.
MOQ per design when we source: 10,000 pouches
Pillow bags (flow pack):
Choose between 250g, 350g, 400g, and 1kg formats.
We provide the die lines and the clients develop their own artwork. We handle all sourcing of the material to make sure it meets the standards of our packing lines
MOQ per design:
5,000 units, digital print.
25,000 units, cylinder print.
Toll Roasting
The customer provides his/her own green coffee and we agree on the desired roast profile.
Pricing structure depends on volumes and packaging format but is normally structured like this:
1. A roasting fee per kg of coffee.
2. A handling fee per bag or pouch that is packed and labelled.
3. A packaging material charge (we have standard materials in house that are charged at cost, but the customer can also provide his/her own materials).
4. An export preparation fee (typically 80 USD per export consignment) which includes:
– Packing slip
– Logistics invoice
– Certificate of origin
– Port health certificate
– Phytosanitary certificate
– KRA bond utilization and cancellation after export.
To get a quotation for your product and volume please contact our sales department at: +254 20 765 6561
Quality and Roasting at ACR
At ACR, roasting and packaging coffee at origin requires strict quality control to meet customer specifications and ensure food safety. Our quality process spans from green coffee intake to the end of the product’s shelf life, covering physical, microbiological, and sensory analyses across all stages.
Green Coffee
Roasted Coffee
Packaging
Logistics
Quality checks start with a pre-shipment sample (PSS), which we analyze for moisture, density, defects, and Ochratoxin A. We roast and cup it for flavor, and store results in Cropster. Once approved, the coffee is shipped. Upon arrival, we sample each bag, create a composite sample, and re-analyze it for comparison with the PSS. We send an arrival report to the supplier and clean all green coffee before roasting.
We roast using two 70kg Loring roasters for consistency and reduced emissions. Prior to production, we roast test batches using saved roast profiles and compare them to previous references. We test for color, toxins, and grind size. Components are roasted separately and blended, and finished beans are optically sorted to remove defects.
After roasting and optional grinding, coffee is packed in Modified Atmosphere Packaging. We test a sample for oxygen levels and seal integrity using pressure baths. A dedicated Packaging Quality Specialist ensures structural quality and alignment with customer specs. We also audit aged product samples to evaluate long-term quality and packaging performance.
Located in the Export Processing Zone near Mombasa Port, ACR benefits from on-site customs and short lead times. Our logistics team uses data-loggers in each shipment to monitor temperature and humidity during transit.
Quality & Expertise
Being born out of a leading retail enterprise we have a great understanding of the dynamics and demands of grocery stores, supermarkets and B2B customers.
We currently supply private label products to more than 2000 stores in Europe.
We are certified up against the highest international food safety standards (FSSC22000), and ethical standards (SMETA, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, UTZ, EU Organic, US Organic).
Annual capacity of 2200 metric tons of roasted coffee
We have a Quality Control Laboratory where we measure the different quality control parameters like Green coffee, sensory, roasting, and brewing.
We also offer Speciality Coffee Association Education to members of the roasting and quality teams.
1n 2022, we installed a Destoner/ Cleaner (green coffee cleaning and destoning system) that:
- Allows us to work with additional smallholders, especially from DR Congo.
- Allows us to provide better supplier feedback.
- Helps ensure our finished products are foreign material-free.
- Reduces grinder and roaster equipment maintenance costs.
