Ediya Coffee said on the 22nd that it ran a corporate tour program for trainees in the "16th KFCEO (K-Franchise CEO) course" together with the Korea Franchise Industry Association.
The KFCEO course is a K-franchise leader training program aimed at innovation and globalization of the domestic franchise industry. In addition to franchise theory and practical training, it allows participants to visit leading domestic franchise corporations in person to learn management philosophy and operating know-how (secrets).
About 40 trainees from the 16th KFCEO course took part in the program. The trainees visited the Ediya Dream Factory in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, attended a barista basic theory class delivered directly by the R&D researchers, and built foundational knowledge about coffee. They also observed firsthand the main production processes for coffee beans, including pre-processing facilities, roasters, transfer and packaging equipment, which deepened their understanding of the overall coffee manufacturing process.
The Dream Factory is Ediya Coffee's key production facility, producing up to 6,000 tons (t) of coffee beans a year, 700 million stick coffees, beverage powders, and various materials and supplies. From green bean input and four-stage foreign matter sorting to roasting and packaging, the entire process is automated, ensuring both work efficiency and quality safety. In particular, by operating both hot-air and semi-hot-air roasters, it delivers a variety of flavors and aromas and can stably mass-produce high-quality beans. It has also obtained ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety management system) and FSSC 22000 (food safety system) certifications, establishing a global-level safety and quality management system.
An Ediya Coffee official said, "It was a valuable time for KFCEO trainees to experience the entire coffee production process and broaden their understanding of the industry as a whole," adding, "We will continue to contribute to the development of the franchise industry through diverse exchanges and education."