Coffee roaster scales growth with VFFS packaging machine

Inglewood Coffee Roasters has taken a major step forward in scaling its operations with the installation of a Goglio G21 vertical form fill seal (VFFS) coffee packaging machine from Jet Technologies.

Following the installation, the coffee company saw fulfilment times immediately improve by 300%, giving it the capacity to better support its growing wholesale and ecommerce channels.

Founded in 2017 by Julien Moussi and Cory Slater, Inglewood Coffee Roasters has quickly grown into one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing specialty roasters, now supplying more than 300 cafes and over 100,000 home customers across Australia.

The G21 has enabled Inglewood to lower packaging costs by approximately 40% through on-demand bag production, while automation has reduced labour costs by an estimated $7000 per week. These efficiencies enable production to keep pace with demand and position the business for further growth.

“Our ecommerce platform was gaining really strong momentum, and we needed a way to deliver a high-quality product while ensuring fast fulfilment,” said Cory Slater, COO of Inglewood Coffee Roasters. “The G21 has given us that capability almost overnight. Moving away from hand-packed bags has also elevated the way customers perceive our product, allowing us to serve more customers with greater consistency.”

Jet Technologies, which has been supplying the G21 to roasters across Australia, has built its reputation on providing packaging equipment tailored to the coffee industry. Specifically engineered for coffee, the G21 delivers precise dosing, reduced manual handling and compatibility with recyclable packaging films.

“Inglewood’s story is a great example of how the G21 helps roasters scale quickly while maintaining quality and efficiency,” said Daniel Malki, General Manager of Jet Technologies. “By investing in the right technology, they’ve been able to meet rising demand, cut costs and create a more resilient operation that’s ready for the future.”

Image caption: Julien Moussi and Cory Slater, Inglewood Coffee Roasters. Image supplied.