In an attempt to preserve the nutrients in fruits and vegetables, mankind has come up with several methods. Freezing, preserving, drying all methods are good. But during conservation, a lot of useful properties of the product are lost, also during freezing. It's all about extremely high or low temperatures. The drying method is the best for preserving all the useful properties of the product, and it is also very convenient for storage and further use. Canned and frozen foods after thawing and opening cans are not suitable for consumption for a long time. Dried fruits can lie for months.
The business idea of dried fruit production is very lucrative. Dried fruits have become very popular because of their unique qualities and taste. Cooking with dried fruits is very convenient and not troublesome, nor are they picky in storage conditions. Dried fruits from apricot, plums, apples, peaches, rose hips, grapes, figs and many overseas fruits are very popular.
Dried fruit production is a profitable business that everyone can do. The cost of organizing such a business is not large.
First you need to rent a small room with gas, water, light. Far need to purchase equipment for the production of dried fruits. When buying equipment, pay attention to its power. There are many varieties of drying cabinets. The principle in them alone, streams of hot air dry the water. Thus, dried fruits are obtained. On average, cabinets are not very heavy and volumes can be dried once from 5 to 10 kg of fruit. It all depends on the fruit that will be dried. The average cost of a small cabinet is from $ 200 to $ 1 thousand. If you purchase several units at once, then you can get a discount.
You will also need to establish trade relations with fruit wholesalers. When preparing the product, you will need to wash and cut it. In the future, packaging in small containers is also possible. This will require staff. The staff needs a few people who will do everything.
The approximate amount for starting this business is $ 30 - 45 thousand (including equipment, raw materials, wages, rental premises) in the first year. Estimated monthly income will be about $ 2 - 4 thousand. Project payback lines year. Dried fruit production is a profitable and growing business. Caring for their health and consume dried fruits in the winter more.
