Project Profile: Fruit & Vegetable Powder, Mango, Banana, Orange Powder, Vegetable Powder Plant,

Introduction

Fruit powders are made by Spray drying and vacuum processing method. Fruit powders are available at organic markets and health food stores. Fruits contain more water; hence it is concentrated to remove excess water, demineralized which is then spray-dried to get free flowing powder. Fruit powders can be used as an ingredient for cooking or as flavouring agent. Fruit powders have long shelf life at ambient temperature due to low water activity along with low logistic expenditure due to low weight and volume.

Products

Banana Powder, Mango Powder, Tamarind Powder, Orange Powder, Strawberry Powder, Pineapple Powder, Lemon Powder, Spinach Powder, Dehydrated Diced Carrot, Carrot powder, Ginger Powder, Mint Powder, KasooriMethi Powder etc. in Bulk/ retail Packaging.

Usage/Application

Fruit Powder are used for

Production of nutritional supplements
Use with hot cereal.
Breakfast smoothies.
Add to milk for a fruity kid-approved treat.
Use in fruit sauces and compotes.
Add to baked treats.

Objective

The primary objective of the model report is to facilitate the entrepreneurs in understanding the importance of setting up unit of Fruit & Vegetable Powder. This model report will serve as guidance to the entrepreneurs on starting up such a new project and basic technical knowledge for setting up such a facility.

Critical Success Factors

There are many established national as well as regional brands but they have captured mainly the urban and elite markets and for a quality product, there is a vast market which can be penetrated by offering competitive prices. Marketing would play a crucial role and placement, publicity, commission to retailers etc. are important aspects.

Raw Material

Basic Raw material for proposed unit is Fruits and Vegetable like Banana, Mango, Tamarind, Orange Powder, Strawberry, Pineapple, Lemon, Spinach, Carrot, Ginger, Mint, KasooriMethi etc.

Capacity

The capacity of the project is 4 TPD, assuming the working capacity of the machinery is 8 Hrs per day for 300 working days.

Manufacturing Process

•Raw Material Inspection

•Blending

•Vacuum/ Spray Drying

•Packaging

•Storage

Land Area Requirement

Land should be located near to the growing Agri-cluster area easily connected with the Road and Rail. The Project Land should also have easy availability of the water and electricity. The ideal land require for the project is 2.00 Acre

Implementation Schedule

It will take Eighteen (18) months to complete all the formalities before starting the commercial production.

Financial Aspects

Civil Infrastructure : 1.80 Cr.
Plant & Machinery : 3.90 Cr.
Other Expenses : 0.30 Cr.
Total Project Cost : 6.00 Cr.

Means of Finance

Equity Contribution : 1.50 Cr.
Bank Finance : 4.50 Cr.
Total Project Cost : 6.00 Cr.

Estimated Turnover of the project will be around Rs. 7.5 Crore with Positive IRR of 22%.

Subsidy by Central Government (MoFPI)

•Ceiling upto 5 Crore

•35% for General Areas

•50% for Himalayan States

•50% for North Eastern India

•50% for SC/ ST

•Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana

Subsidy by State Government

•From 25 to 50%

•Capital Subsidy

•Interest Subsidy

•Air/ Sea Freight Subsidy

•GST Incentives

•Electricity Rate and Stamp Duty

Our Services •Detailed Project Report

•Assistance for Bank Loan

•Project Planning and Feasibility Study

•Project Implementation

•Monitoring and Evaluation Services

•Supply Chain Management

•Agriculture Advisory Services

•Product Development

•FSSAI License Service

Address: 1 - B-307, Swagat Rainforest-2, Kudasan, Gujarat 382421

Address: 2 - AEC, Village: Bhag Khera, Jind, Haryana

Phone : +91 84888 68449, +91 9016448449, +91- 9958000178

Email : aec.jind@gmail.com

Website : www.aecengg.com

Project Profile: Fruit & Vegetable Powder