Mashhad County Industrial Aseptic Tomato Paste Plants | Iranco
36–38 Brix, HS 200290, 13 plants, Mosalla wholesale hub and Russia/Afghanistan export corridors
Directory of Mashhad aseptic and bulk tomato paste plants — Tabarrok, Geranaz, Chin Chin, Naab Khorasan and Mosalla traders; COA specs, Hot/Cold Break and drum exports.
Industrial aseptic & bulk tomato paste in Mashhad County
Over two decades, eastern Iran's processing cluster has made Mashhad a hub for high-Brix tomato paste concentrate, aseptic drums and export flows to Russia, Central Asia and the Gulf — shifting from small retail cans to 220–240 kg salt-free aseptic packs with ambient shelf life.
This report consolidates COA parameters under HS 200290, Hot/Cold Break technology, four industrial geography axes, 13 plants plus six trading networks, and three export corridors.
Technical matrix & laboratory COA parameters
| Parameter | Typical Mashhad range | Industrial role |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Brix | 36–38% (30–32 on request) | Max dry matter per shipped kg |
| Bostwick | 4–6 cm / 30 s (Hot Break) | Ketchup line rheology |
| Gardner a/b | 2.1–2.25 | Lycopene without caramelisation |
| Acidity (citric) | 1.8–2.6% | Sauce balance & micro safety |
| pH | 4.1–4.3 | Commercial sterilisation window |
| Added salt | 0% | Aseptic vs traditional paste |
| TPC | < 10 CFU/g | Aseptic fill performance |
| Howard mould | < 30% positive fields | Incoming tomato quality |
Industrial processing chain
Intake & preparation
Hydraulic dump from Mashhad, Chenaran, Neyshabur and Fariman plains; multi-stage wash, optical sort, pulper–refiner.
Hot Break
>90°C to inactivate pectinases; stable Brix and low Bostwick for ketchup and pasta sauce lines.
Cold Break
65–75°C to preserve lycopene and colour; preferred for bulk paste destined for re-dilution.
Concentration, sterilise & aseptic fill
Vacuum evaporators to 36–38 Brix; flash steriliser; 4-layer bag in 220 L drum — 24-month ambient shelf life.
Packaging: 4-layer aseptic foil bag in 220–235 kg net steel drum; no added salt.
Geographic industrial hubs
| Axis | Location | Role / capacity | Logistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tous IZ & food-tech park | Asian Hwy km 12 | Aseptic lines & accredited QC | Chenaran plain feedstock |
| Mashhad–Quchan corridor | NW county belt | 24/7 harvest intake | Chenaran & Quchan farms |
| Fariman, Torq, Tappeh Salam | SE industrial belt | Bulk & export paste | Rail to Sarakhs & Dogharoon |
| Mosalla & Sepad hubs | Wholesale districts | Price discovery & trading | Factory sales offices |
Processing plant database
| Unit / brand | Location | Activity | Products | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naab Khorasan Food IndustriesBrand: ناب خراسان۰۹۱۵۷۰۹۰۱۷۷ | Mashhad | Processing, production, export | Aseptic paste 36–38 Brix; bulk export paste | Export |
| Khoushab Tomato Agro-IndustryBrand: خوشاب۰۵۱۳۷۶۰۵۰۸۰ | Mashhad | Farm-to-factory, export | Export aseptic paste; retail cans & glass | Export |
| Geranaz Food IndustriesBrand: گرانازinfo@geranaz.com | Tous Industrial Zone | Production, packing, export | Aseptic 36–38 & 28–30 Brix; 230 kg bulk drums | Export |
| Chin Chin Agro-Industry ComplexBrand: چینچین۰۵۱۹۱۰۰۳۰۷۰ | Torq Industrial Zone | Large-scale processing, export | Industrial bulk paste; consumer cans & jars | Export |
| Tabarrok Food Industries GroupBrand: تبرک۰۵۱۳۷۵۰۱ | Tous IZ / Mashhad HQ | Agro-industry holding | Aseptic & bulk paste; ~1,500 t tomato/day | Export |
| Naznin Shad KhorasanBrand: ۱۰۱ / نازنینبلوار صارمی | Mashhad | Fruit processing, export | Aseptic tomato paste; aseptic fruit purees | Export |
| Behdis Food IndustriesBrand: بهدیس۰۹۱۵۷۰۹۰۱۷۷ | Mashhad | Processing, export | Aseptic drum paste; 5 & 17 kg tins | Export |
| Sadat Khorasan Agro-IndustryBrand: سید۰۵۱۳۸۲۸۳۹۶۳ | Mashhad–Quchan Hwy | Agro-processing | Bulk industrial paste; retail cans | Active |
| Hassanano (Zoshk) Food ProductsBrand: زشک۰۵۱۳۱۶۱۶۰۰۰ | Km 22 Quchan Rd | Processing, export | Barrel paste 18–36 Brix | Export |
| Khoshtam & Shomaha GroupBrand: خوشطعم۰۹۱۵۱۱۵۹۲۳۹ | Saadabad / Chenaran axis | Production & distribution | High-volume aseptic & bulk paste | Active |
| Kowsar Bechin Samin (Manilo)Brand: مانیلوفاز ۱ توس | Tous Industrial Zone | Paste & canning plant | Aseptic & bulk; 800 g retail cans | Active |
| Khorram Agro-Industry ComplexBrand: خرم / اصیل۰۵۱۳۶۶۵۰۰۲۰ | Tous Blvd | Farm-to-factory | High-Brix bulk paste; canned goods | Active |
| Khosh Nehal Food IndustriesBrand: خوشنهال | Mashhad | Industrial packing | Aseptic paste; metal cans | Active |
Trading, export & wholesale networks
| Unit / brand | Location | Activity | Products | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvin Food Trading & Distribution | Mashhad | Export & industrial supply | Aseptic drums 30–38 Brix | Export |
| East Trade Hub (Pars Faravar)Brand: پارسفرآور۰۹۱۲۶۶۳۳۶۳۴ | Mashhad | Broker, bulk supply | Mashhad bulk & aseptic paste | Export |
| Tarkhis-Line Mashhad Customs Brokerصارمی ۱۴ | Sarami Blvd | Customs & logistics | HS 200290 clearance; COA coordination | Active |
| Golestani Trading & Distribution۰۵۱۳۳۶۹۵۶۳۳ | Mosalla Blvd | Wholesale & HoReCa supply | Institutional tins; bulk ketchup | Wholesale |
| Mohammadzadeh Food Wholesale | Mosalla / Sepad market | Regional bulk trading | Canned & tin paste from Khorasan plants | Wholesale |
| Soofico Mashhad Wholesale | Mosalla wholesale market | National distribution | Factory paste in commercial packs | Wholesale |
Export corridors & destination markets
| Corridor | Border / route | Requirements & use |
|---|---|---|
| North — Russia & EAEU | Sarakhs, Incheh Borun | 36–38 Brix for canning fish sauce; COA & traceability |
| East — Afghanistan | Dogharoon | Aseptic drums & 28–30 Brix tins; short-haul settlement |
| South — Persian Gulf | Bandar Abbas | 20-ft FCL 80–100 drums; halal & GSO health certs |
Market structure & Mashhad wholesale
Mosalla Boulevard and Sepad food complexes anchor eastern Iran's bulk tomato paste trade; factory sales offices and major wholesalers coordinate tonnage and export contracts. Brokers such as Tarkhis-Line specialise in HS 200290 at Mashhad customs and Dogharoon, Sarakhs and Incheh Borun gates.
A typical 20-foot container loads 80–100 aseptic drums (~20–24 t net) on four-drum pallets with steel strapping for Russia, Central Asia and Gulf destinations.
Structural challenges & outlook
Groundwater stress in the Mashhad–Chenaran plain and volatile aseptic bag and drum costs push plants toward maximum throughput and condensate water recovery (often 30–50% raw water savings).
Contract farming, smarter evaporation control and joint export brands in international tenders will define Mashhad's aseptic paste pole long term.
Iranco's specialist team can connect you with active players in this industry.