Spice packaging (ground pepper, turmeric, paprika, blends) in 2026 runs high-speed VFFS with auger fillers at 40-100 bpm, producing small sachets and pillow bags of 10g-500g for retail and foodservice. The Lintyco LTC320 (40-100 bpm, width 50-150mm, fill 5-500g) is purpose-built for spice sachets and small retail bags, while the LTC420 covers 30-80 bpm for 100-500g retail SKUs. Critical factors: (1) auger diameter — small (25-35mm) for 10-50g sachets, medium (50mm) for 100-500g; (2) dust and aroma control — spices are pungent, requiring sealed filling and odor extraction; (3) barrier — MET-PET/PE for moisture and volatile oil retention.
CapEx $7,000-$13,000 for the Lintyco VFFS (LTC320 to LTC520), plus $3,500-$6,000 for a precision auger filler matched to the spice's bulk density (0.3-0.6 g/cc).
Recommended Machines
3 tiers · entry → premium| Model | Price | Speed | Bag Size | Tier | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC320 High-speed compact VFFS for small bags |
$7,000 - $10,000 | 40-100 bpm | 50-150 × 60-250 mm | mid | PLC servo + pneumatic control, Smart temperature controller, Touch screen HMI |
| LTC420 Compact VFFS for small-to-medium bags |
$8,000 - $11,000 | 30-80 bpm | 60-200 × 60-300 mm | mid | PLC servo + pneumatic control, Smart temperature controller, Touch screen HMI |
Benchmarks at a Glance
2026 dataTypical Speed
60-100
Price Range
$7,000 - $13,000 (VFFS) + auger
ROI Period
10-16 months
Industry Note
Spice margins run 35-60% (highest in food packaging), driving 10-12 month ROI on branded retail; commodity bulk spices at 15-25% margins reach payback in 14-16 months.
Which Machine Fits Your Volume?
- Retail ground spices, 60-100 bpm, 50-200g pillow: choose LTC320 — 100 bpm top speed and 50-150mm width are tuned for the small pillow formats common in spice retail; 25-35mm auger handles the fine, dense powder precisely.
- Bulk retail/foodservice, 40-80 bpm, 250-500g gusseted: choose LTC420 — Larger 60-200mm bag width and 80 bpm speed cover 250-500g foodservice formats at higher volume; 50mm auger doses larger fills accurately.
- Single-serve sachets, 80-100 bpm, 2-10g sachets: choose LTC320 — Multi-lane configuration produces 4-8 sachets per cycle at 100 bpm total — ideal for foodservice portion packs and QSR supply.