THE HERB FARM REVISITED
Batch production in pictures
The Herb Farm grows many of its ingredients – here is a bed of calendula
A bed of lavender – used for its therapeutic qualities and its perfume
A jar of tincture of Echinacea, well-known for its therapeutic properties
Ingredients are harvested or sourced from elsewhere and stored in the stockroom
A new batch begins – all ingredients are carefully weighed
Documentation is critical to ensure accuracy and consistency
The weighed ingredients are added to the jacketed pan
The jacketed pan enables initial mixing and blending at a controlled temperature
The hot mixture is poured off for cooling and blending
High-speed blending
Machine filling process
Temporary storage before labelling
The quality control stage
The batch is labelled and boxed ready for distribution
Another batch of The Herb Farm's products hits the shelves
