Dehydration and Canning of Fruits and Vegetables

Every year Kenyan trees carry tons of fruits. During the months of September   to March, plums, Apples, Mangos oranges pears and persimmons are produced by almost all homesteads.

These trees carry a lot of fruits, far too much to be consumed during this period or to be preserved to be consumed later in the year. Due to the perishability of these fruits thousands of tons of these fruits go to waste. So the process of dehydration is a good solution to deal with these big amounts of fruit. Combined juice production and with canning a lot of otherwise wasted fruits can be saved and consumed at the appropriate time.

The dried fruits market has bright future, with steady development. Success in the market depends on the industry's capacity to include sustainable practices, adjust to shifting consumer tastes, and carry on with innovation. Dried fruits will continue to be a major participant in the worldwide snack market as long as health-conscious customers look for quick and wholesome snack options.

This fruit drying business is not just a process; it is a partnership between farmers, growers, and suppliers. By fostering sustainable collaborations, farmers will receive fair compensation for their labor and dedication, promoting a thriving agricultural community.

This partnership strengthens the commitment to ethical sourcing practices, ensuring the continued availability of high-quality dried fruits for consumers to enjoy.

This project will have a Positive Economic and Social Impact through:

q  Creating jobs and assisting fruits producers: The farmers and communities that are a part of the supply chain will greatly profit financially from this business.

q  Encouraging sustainable practices: through dedication to ethical and sustainable sourcing can sway the industry's production practices

q  Promoting healthier lifestyles: the dried fruits will improve customers' general well-being by making healthy snacking more enticing and accessible.

q  Rising in the demand for premium fruits; more equitable pricing due to ethical sourcing methods; possible collaborations; and local community economic development.