Behind Every Cup of Coffee: How a Moroccan Coffee Producer Found a Better Drying Solution for Future Growth

A journey from production challenges to process improvement with dual separation spray drying technology

When people enjoy a cup of instant coffee, few think about the complex production journey behind it.

From raw coffee processing to extraction, concentration, and finally converting liquid coffee into stable powder, every stage plays an important role in the final product quality.For Ihyadn, a coffee producer based in Morocco, one particular step became increasingly important: the drying process.

The company understood that a reliable drying system would not only influence current production performance, but also determine its ability to grow in the future.

When Growth Created New Production Challenges

In the early stages of development, Ihyadn’s existing production process was able to meet daily requirements.The team was familiar with every step of the workflow and relied on experience to manage production efficiently.However, as market demand increased, new challenges began to appear.Higher order volumes brought higher expectations for production capacity and process stability.

Some issues that were previously manageable became more noticeable:

More coordination was required between production steps;

Maintaining consistent coffee powder quality became more challenging as output increased;

The existing process needed further optimization to support future expansion.

For the Ihyadn team, an important decision had to be made:

Should they continue improving the existing process step by step, or should they explore a new technology that could support the company’s next stage of growth?

Searching for a Better Approach: Spray Drying Enters the Discussion

In September 2025, Ihyadn began discussions with the OLLITAL spray drying equipment team.At the beginning, this was not simply a purchasing inquiry.

The customer’s technical team raised a number of practical questions:

“Is spray drying suitable for our coffee production?”

“Can this technology support our future production requirements?”

“How stable will the equipment be during continuous operation?”

Behind these questions was the careful decision-making process of a manufacturer evaluating a long-term production investment.

For industrial companies, the value of equipment is not determined only by the specifications shown on a quotation sheet. It is measured by how reliably the system performs over years of operation.

From Questions to Confidence: How a Video Demonstration Helped Move the Project Forward

During the early discussions, Ihyadn wanted to better understand how the equipment performed in actual operation.

A video meeting was arranged between both technical teams.

On the screen, the customer’s engineers observed the spray dryer running in real time.They reviewed the drying chamber structure, learned how the atomization system worked, discussed temperature control methods, and examined how the final powder was separated and collected.

For the customer, this communication was an important step.

OLLITAL Technical documents can explain equipment specifications, but seeing the system operate provides a clearer understanding of whether the solution is suitable for their own production environment.

A Decision Was Made: Selecting a Dual Separation Spray Drying System

After several rounds of technical discussions, Ihyadn decided to move forward with a dual separation spray drying system.

The decision was not based on a single specification.

Instead, it was made after evaluating the complete production requirements, including powder recovery efficiency, operational stability, and continuous production capability.

In coffee powder production, these factors directly influence production performance and long-term operating efficiency.The dual separation design helps optimize powder separation and collection, supporting more stable production operation.

In February 2026, both parties officially confirmed the project.The equipment then entered the manufacturing stage.

After Installation: The Real Test Begins

For any production equipment, delivery is not the end of the project.The true evaluation begins when the machine operates every day in a real production environment.

Approximately six months after commissioning, Ihyadn shared feedback based on actual production experience.According to the customer, the new spray drying system helped make the production workflow smoother, reduced operational complexity, and improved overall process stability.More importantly, the new system created additional possibilities for future production expansion.

Ihyadn is now evaluating its next development stage and considering larger-scale production equipment for future needs.

More Than Equipment: A Change in Production Thinking

The Ihyadn project is not simply a story about purchasing a machine.It represents a common journey for many growing food manufacturers:

When market demand increases, production methods must evolve to meet new expectations.Technology selection, equipment upgrades, and process optimization all serve one purpose:Helping businesses move confidently toward their next stage of growth.Today, the dual separation spray drying system has become an important part of Ihyadn’s coffee powder production process.

And this story represents the broader trend of food manufacturers exploring new technologies to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.

As a company specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of laboratory and industrial equipment, OLLITAL has always focused on the practical needs of customers across different industries. Through continuous improvements in equipment design, customized solutions, and comprehensive technical support, OLLITAL is committed to helping more companies in the food, materials, and research sectors achieve process upgrades and improve production efficiency.

From laboratory research and development to large-scale production, and from supplying individual equipment to providing complete solutions, OLLITAL continues to work with customers worldwide to explore more efficient and intelligent production methods.