China-based WhiteXtar, through its unit Phase International Sdn Bhd, is currently showcasing its products and solutions at the International Café & Beverage Show (ICBS) 2025, which is now being held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre until today, April 26, 2025.
WhiteXtar has started operating its fourth factory, which is also the company’s first overseas manufacturing facility, located in Malaysia. WhiteXtar does OEM for Saturnbird Coffee, one of China’s leading specialty coffee brands known for its freeze-dried coffee in capsules.
The Malaysian factory is run by Phase International Sdn Bhd in Shah Alam, Selangor. This local factory is dedicated to serving customers across Southeast Asia and features White Dwarf’s 7th generation intelligent roasting system with 120kg and 60kg roasting machines. The production unit boasts an annual roasting capacity of around 2,000 tons.
Phase produces freeze-dried coffee powder, freeze-dried tea and roasted coffee beans. The company counts some of the leading names in Malaysia as its existing customers.
Phase has received JAKIM halal certification for its freeze-dried coffee powder and roasted coffee beans (espresso roast), as stated on the JAKIM website.
Image credit: Minimeinsights.comPhase’s presence in Malaysia enables more companies to locally expand into freeze-dried coffee/tea production, eliminating the need for imports from China. The freeze-dried coffee in capsule format taps into the emerging coffee trend, which originated from China.
