VEGETABLES FRESH AND FROZEN (EXPORT)
[EIRI/EDPR/0796] (J.C.9411)
INTRODUCTION
Preservation of foods by drying them is perhaps the oldest method known. Large quantities of fruits are dried in the sun in different parts of the world such as Asia Minor, Greece, Spain and other Mediterranean countries, Arabia, Afghanistan, Australia etc. The modern method of dehydration, i.e. drying fruits and vegetables under controlled conditions of temperature and humidity is, however, assuming importance as a major industry. The dehydration industry got an impetus during the World War II. On account of their concentrated form, low cost, convenience and easy transportability, dried vegetable products and also other dehydrated foods became highly popular among the armed forces.
Dehydrated vegetables, however, lost some of their popularity owing to some undesirable changes in colour, taste and flavour during storage and distribution. Dehydration techniques have since been greatly improved to get over most of these defects so that the modern dehydrated food is really a first class product in every way. It is sometimes said that the dehydration industry will one day be the most important one among the food preservation industries employing various other well-known methods of preservation such as canning, freezing, addition of chemical preservatives etc. There is scope for advanced scientific as well as development work in the field of food dehydration, especially of fruits and vegetables.
COST ESTIMATION
Plant Capacity 5 MT/Day
Land & Building (2 Acres) Rs. 2.42 Cr
Plant & Machinery Rs. 1.61 Cr
Working Capital for 1 Month Rs. 42.07 Lac
Total Capital Investment Rs. 5.75 Cr
Rate of Return 25%
Break Even Point 57%
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
USES & APPLICATIONS
B.I.S. SPECIFICATION
MARKET SURVEY
A COMPARISON
QUALITY CONTROL
TECHNICAL ASPECTS
RAW MATERIALS
VARIETIES OF VEGETABLES
FREEZE-DRYING
AIDS IN PREPARATION AND PRETREATMENT
PROCESS
PROCESS FLOW SHEET FOR VACUUM FREEZE DRYING OF VEGETABLES
SALIENT FEATURES OF EXPORT OF FRESH VEGETABLES AND FROZEN VEGETABLES
PRINCIPLES OF PLANT LAYOUT
PLANT LOCATION FACTORS
EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED IN THE PROJECT REPORT
ADDRESSES OF RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
ADDRESSES OF PLANT & MACHINERY SUPPLIERS
LIST OF FREIGHT/AIR CARGO AGENTS (DELHI BASED)
ADDRESSES OF BUYERS OF FROZEN AND FRESH VEGETABLES
APPENDIX – A:
01. PLANT ECONOMICS
02. LAND & BUILDING
03. PLANT AND MACHINERY
04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
05. FIXED CAPITAL
06. RAW MATERIAL
07. SALARY AND WAGES
08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
11. COST OF PRODUCTION
12. TURN OVER/ANNUM
13. BREAK EVEN POINT
14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE
15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS
16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS
17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS
18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)