How long does the energy drink production process take?

After order confirmation and printed-can supply, production usually takes 4-6 weeks. At Hema İçecek three parallel lines can fill three different can sizes at once, shortening the lead time; capacity is about 36,000 cans per hour at 250 ml and roughly 250 million cans per year.

Can you produce with my own recipe?

Yes. You can bring your own recipe (contract manufacturing) or use Hema's proven recipe under your own brand (private label). In both models the process starts with recipe approval and a sample; production, filling and packaging are done at the Torbalı/İzmir facility.

How is quality controlled during production?

Production runs under an ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP and Halal certified process. Food-safety checks apply throughout the process, from raw-material intake to filling and packing; the standard shelf life for the beverages is 24 months.

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Energy Drink Production Process

Step-by-step process · August 2026 · Hema İçecek Ltd. Şti., Torbalı / İzmir / Türkiye

SUMMARY — The energy drink production process has six main steps: recipe approval and sample → raw-material and printed-can supply → syrup (pre-mix) preparation → carbonation and filling → quality control → packing and shipment. At Hema İçecek's Torbalı/İzmir factory this process has run on 3 parallel lines since 2009; capacity is about 36,000 cans per hour at 250 ml and roughly 250 million cans per year. After order confirmation and printed-can supply, production typically takes 4-6 weeks.

The process, step by step

Step	What happens?
1. Recipe approval and sample	Your own recipe (contract manufacturing) or Hema's proven recipe (private label) is taken as the base; taste, caffeine level and sugar level are fixed and the sample is approved.
2. Raw-material and printed-can supply	Raw materials come from certified suppliers; aluminium cans printed for your brand are produced at a specialist can maker and delivered to the factory.
3. Water and syrup preparation	Syrup (pre-mix) is prepared with treated water: sugar/sweetener, acidity regulator, flavour, caffeine, taurine and vitamins are blended at the recipe's ratios.
4. Carbonation and filling	The beverage is carbonated with CO2, filled into aluminium cans and seamed; three lines can fill three different sizes at the same time.
5. Quality control	Food-safety checks apply throughout the process, from raw-material intake to post-filling control; the process is covered by ISO 22000 and HACCP.
6. Packing and shipment	Cans are tray/shrink packed, palletised and loaded into containers; each product's tray-pallet-container figures are published on its product page.

Timeline from order to shipment

Two items set the total time: printed-can supply and the production window. After order confirmation and the printed cans reaching the factory, production is usually completed within 4-6 weeks. Beverages ship in full containers under EXW, FOB or CIF terms; the Torbalı plant is ~45 km from İzmir Port. For quantities, see the MOQ and container tables in the production cost guide.

What do three parallel lines provide?

Hema İçecek runs three parallel filling lines. That means 250, 330 and 500 ml sizes can be produced simultaneously, order queues shrink and lead times shorten. Annual capacity is roughly 250 million cans. For the full facility see the factory page; for production models see contract manufacturing and private label.

Quality and certifications

Production runs under an ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP and Halal certified process; the documents can be downloaded from the certifications page. The caffeine standard in Türkiye is 150 mg/L; for export production it can be set up to 320 mg/L according to the target country's regulations. The standard shelf life is 24 months.

Mini FAQ

How long does production take?

Usually 4-6 weeks after order confirmation and printed-can supply. Three parallel lines shorten the lead time.

Can I use my own recipe?

Yes — your own recipe via contract manufacturing, or Hema's proven recipe via private label. Both models start with a sample.

How is quality controlled?

Food-safety checks apply from raw-material intake to packing; the process is ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP and Halal certified.

Let's plan production for your brand

Tell us your product, can size, estimated quantity and target country and we'll clarify the process and timeline together. info@hemaicecek.com or the WhatsApp line on our site. For brand-launch steps see our guide.

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