BUSINESS PLAN FOR MAKING FRUIT BARS

Introduction

This business idea is for the production and marketing of fruit bars. Fruit bars are made of: mango, guava, pineapple bananas, jackfruit and apples which are nutritious and refreshing. Fruit bars have the same taste with nutritional qualities and are liked by both children and adults. The total revenue is estimated at US$ 186,874 per year, with production capacity estimated at 500 fruit bars per day. The total investment is estimated at US$195,000 per year.

Production process

After making pulp, the pulp is mixed with sugar and citric acid, which is poured as layers in trays. The pulp is then dried and packed in polyethylene film (food grade) to avoid moisture from entering the product.

Market Analysis

Fruit bars have a great market potential in both rural and urban areas. They could be supplied to Supermarket Chains, parking yards and grocery stores. There are many people vending processed fruits in Offices and Workplaces.

 

Capital Investment Requirements in US$ ***

Production and Operating costs in US $ ****

Production costs assumed 312 days per year with a daily capacity of 500 packets of fruit bars.

Depreciation (fixed assets write off) assumes 4 years life of assets written off at 25% per year for all assets

Direct costs include materials, supplies and other costs that directly go into production of the product

 

Sources of Supply of Raw materials and Equipment

Raw materials are locally available

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