Carbonated Fruit Beverages

Product and its Applications

Carbonated soft drinks are known for their thirst quenching and refreshing properties. However, they lack nutritional content. On the other hand, fruit juices, packed in cans, bottles or pouches are also very popular in the country which contain the nourishing properties and goodness of the fruit. Carbonated fruit based beverage is a new concept which provides nutritional elements of the fruit along with natural pigments and flavour in addition to carbonation effects.

Market Potential

There is well established market for carbonated soft drinks. The fruit juice/pulp based carbonated beverage is expected to beget a rousing response in the market. Like other fruits amla, a rich source of Vitamin C produces an excellent relishing drink.

3.0 Basis and Presumptions

a) The unit proposes to work at least 300 days per annum on single shift basis.

b) The unit can achieve its full capacity utilization during the 2nd year of operation.

c) The wages for skilled workers is taken as per prevailing rates in this type of industry.

d) Interest rate for total capital investment is calculated @ 12% per annum.

e) The entrepreneur is expected to raise 20-25% of the capital as margin money.

f) The unit proposes to construct its own building as per FPO requirements.

g) Costs of machinery and equipment are based on average prices enquired from machinery manufacturers.

4.0 Implementation schedule

Project implementation will take a period of 8 months. Break-up of the activities and relative time for each activity is shown below:

5.0 Technical Aspects
5.1 Process of Manufacture

Fruits like amla, grape, jamun, lime, phalsa can be used. Fully ripe sound fruits are selected. These are washed and juice/pulp extracted. Further process involves preparation of fruit syrup base, carbonation by post mix method, heat processing, cooling and packaging in 200 mL bottles.

5.2 Quality Control and Standards: As per FPO specifications.

6.0 Pollution Control

There is no major pollution problem associated with this industry except for disposal of waste which should be managed appropriately. The entrepreneurs are advised to take "No Objection Certificate" from the State Pollution Control Board.

7.0 Energy Conservation

The fuel for the steam generation in the boiler is coal or LDO depending upon the type of boiler. Proper care should be taken while utilising the fuel for the steam production. There should be no leakage of steam in the pipe lines and adequate insulation should be provided.

8.0 Production Capacity

9.0 Financial Aspects
9.1 Fixed Capital

9.1.1 Land & Building

9.1.2 Machinery and Equipment

9.1.3 Pre-operative Expenses

9.1.4 Total Fixed Capital

9.2 Recurring expenses per annum
9.2.1 Personnel

9.2.2 Raw Material including packaging materials

9.2.3 Utilities

9.2.4 Other Contingent Expenses

9.2.5 Total Recurring Expenditure

9.3 Working Capital

9.4 Total Capital Investment

10.0 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
10.1 Cost of Production (per annum)

10.2 Sale Proceeds (Turnover) per year

10.3 Net Profit per year

10.4 Net Profit Ratio

10.5 Rate of Return on Investment

10.6 Annual Fixed Cost

10.7 Break even Point

11.0 Addresses of Machinery and Equipment Suppliers

B.Sen Barry & Co.
65/11, New Rohtak Road
New Delhi – 110 005

Macneill and Magor Ltd.
4, Mangoe Lane
Kolkata – 700 001

Bajaj Maschinen Pvt. Ltd.
7/20-7/27 Jai Laxmi Industrial Estate, Site IV,
Sahibabad Industrial Area - 201010
Dist.Ghaziabad, UP

M/s Gee Gee Foods & Packaging Co. (P) Ltd.
B -188/2, Savitri Nagar, Malviya Nagar
New Delhi -110017
Email: swantour@satyam.net.in

M/s D.K. Barry & Co. (P) Ltd.
11/35, West Punjabi Bagh,
New Delhi -110026
Email: dheerajbahry@rediffmail.com

M/s Azad Engineering Company
C-83, B.S. Road , Indl Area,
Ghazibad -201009
Email: azadeng@satyam.net.in/ azadenggco@hotmail.com

M/s M. Son Industries
D -33, Sector 2
Noida -201301
Email: mson@nda.vsnl.net.in

M/s Sanjivan Industries
A -13, Karimsheth Indl. Estate,
Wagdevi Nagar, Near Valishali Nagar
Dahisar (E), Mumbai -400068
Email: sanjivanind@roltanet.com

M/s Biotech & Food Systems (P) Ltd.
435 –P, Sector 14,
Gurgaon -122001
Email: dharamwal@yahoo.com

M/s Pharmalab India Pvt. Ltd.
Star Metal Compound,
LBS Marg, Vikroli (W)
Mumbai -400083
Email: mkt@pharmalab.com

M/s Larsen & Toubro Ltd
L &T House, Ballard Estate,
Mumbai -400001
Web: www.larsontoubro.com

M/s Hardikar's Fruit Processing Pvt. Ltd.
13, Himalaya Apartments,
Lane No.3, Dahanukar Col. Kothrud,
Pune -411038
Email: mangofun@pn3.vsnl.net.in

M/s Shiv Engineers
Patel Avenue , Plot No. 165, Flat No.1,
Right Bhusari Colony, Paud Road ,
Pune -411038
Email: shivenginerrs@rediffmail.com

M/s Hightek Engineers
702, GIDC, Phase II, Gundiav,
Valsad -396035 ( Gujarat )
Email: info@hightekengineers.com

M/s Geeta Food Engineering
Plot No. C-7/1, TTC Indl Area,
Pawane MIDC, Thane – Belapur Road ,
Behind Savita Chemical
Navi –Mumbai -400705
Email: geetafoodengg@yahoo.co.in

Batliboi Engineers ( Bangalore ) Pvt. Ltd.
99/2&3, N.R.Road
Bangalore – 560 002

Raylon Metal Works
Kondivitta Lane
Post Box 17426
J.B.Nagar, Andheri (E)
Mumbai – 400 059

Narangs Corporation
P-25/90 Connaught Place
New Delhi – 110001

Grovers Pvt. Ltd.
223, Kaliandas Udyog Bhavan
Prabhadevi
Mumbai – 400 025

D.P.Pulverisers,
Nagindas Master Road , Behind Museum, Fort
Mumbai – 400 001

Sri Venkateswara Industries,
Yadavgiri Industrial Estate,
Mysore – 570 002