Sir,
My name is Paschal Amaji from Nigeria. I am
one of affiliates with india-herbs.co. My affiliate
ID is http://www.india-herbs.com/ aff/PASYGLOBALSERVICES/main
and my email address is pasyglobalservices@gmail.com.
I am an agricultural Economist and an entrepreneur likewise an affiliate /Digital marketer.
I am writing to introduce to you a wonderful
product from my area called Palm
wine.
Palm wine is a hugely popular
beverage in many parts of West and Central Africa and consumed by millions of
people in both regions.
Despite its huge popularity in parts
of the continent, very little progress has been made so far to exploit the
lucrative potentials of producing palm wine on a commercial scale like beer
(which is more widely available and consumed).
Fortunately, we have successfully Developed
a technology that can help transform palm wine into a commercial success and
exports this product to customers in the US and Europe. Currently we are importing
it in a small quantity from Cameroon. The production cannot even meet up to 10%
of millions of demand across Africa , and the world.
We are looking for Individual or
organization that can partner with us to start full operation in Nigeria.
A PROJECT PROPOSAL
FOR
PALM WINE BOTTLING AND PRESERVATION
(COMMERCIAL PASTEURIZATION OF PALM
WINE FOR EXPORT AND LOCAL CONSUMPTION)
PREPARED BY
PASCHAL AMAJI
PROJECT
PROFILE
Project Title: Commercial
Pasteurization of Palm wine
for Export
Organization: PEACEPASS DIGITAL CONCEPT
Resource Person: Paschal Amaji
Phone: +234-8035635543
E-mail:
pasyglobalservices@gmail.com
INTRODUCTION
Palm wine
Palm wine is a hugely popular
beverage in many parts of West and Central Africa and consumed by millions of
people in both regions.
In my opinion, palm wine has a
lovely presence and tastes like something between beer and grape wine.
Known by several names, it is
commonly referred to as ‘pami’, ‘emu’ and ‘nkwu’ in Nigeria (In
my locality it has a special specie called "Ngwo")‘nsamba’ in
Congo, ‘nsfufuo’ in Ghana and ‘matango’ in Cameroun. Palm wine
enjoys a strong cultural identity and significance in these countries and is
usually the preferred drink during traditional ceremonies and events (such as
weddings and funerals).
Palm wine is a cloudy white drink
produced from the sap of various species of palm trees which are abundant in
Africa’s dense tropical rain forest regions.
It is traditionally extracted by a ‘tapper’ and the quantity
of sap that can be taken from one palm tree depends on the mode of extraction,
the palm species, season and the fertility of the soil.
Freshly collected palm wine is very
sweet and non-alcoholic. However, fermentation begins naturally and immediately
after collection. As time progresses, the wine becomes more alcoholic and has
some sourness and acidity to it.
Palm wine is also used to produce a strong and highly
alcoholic local gin popularly referred to as ‘ogogoro’ and ‘Sapele water’ in
Nigeria and ‘akpeteshie’ in Ghana.
Despite its huge popularity in parts
of the continent, very little progress has been made so far to exploit the
lucrative potentials of producing palm wine on a commercial scale like beer
(which is more widely available and consumed).
Fortunately, we have successfully Developed
a technology that can help transform palm wine into a commercial success and
exports this product to customers in the US and Europe.
Currently we are importing it in a small
quantity from Cameroon. The production cannot even meet up to 10% of millions
of demand across Africa , and the world.
We are looking for Individual or
organization that can partner with us to start full operation in Nigeria.
Contents of Palm wine
The Following are found in palm wine;
Sugar, Protein, Carbohydrate, Amino acid, Vitamin C, Yeast,
Bacteria, Potassium, Zinc, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B6.
USES AND IMPORTANCE OF PALM WINE
Uses of Palm wine
Palm
wine is an integral Part of some West African Society. The Bond between Palm
wine and the People of South-East and South-South Nigeria dates back to
pre-colonial times. As kola nut is powerful, so is the Palm wine. While the
local Gin product of Palm wine is more popular in coastal communities, the Ibos
had and still has a direct relationship with crude Palm wine. You see its importance
as an essential drink in traditional Ibo Ceremonies like the Ibo native law and
Custom, Traditional Festivals, and other local and traditional gatherings.
HEALTH BENEFITS
1 Palm wine improves eyesight
Palm wine helps in maintaining good eye health. This is
because it contains the antioxidant Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) which is also
found in other fruits and vegetables. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) also helps in
improving our vision. This is why some school of thought argue that our
grandparents in the village have better eyesight than us because palm wine is
their beverage.
2 Reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases
Research has showed that drinking moderate amounts of palm
wine has been associated with a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular
diseases such as heart failure. This study was conducted by Lingberg and Ezra
in 2008. Palm wine contains potassium which has been proven by research to
improve heart health and bring down hypertension. However drinking it in
excess has adverse effects like destroying the liver.
3 Palm wine can help fight against cancer
Palm wine contains vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin.
Riboflavin is an antioxidant which helps in the fight against some cancer
causing agents called free radicals.
4 Palm wine helps in maintaining a healthy hair, skin and
nails
The Iron and vitamin B complex found in palm wine are needed
for a healthy skin, hair and nail. Iron is very essential for the development,
growth and functioning of some cells in our body. This property of palm wine
makes it helpful in promoting wound healing by repairing our tissues and
promoting the growth of healthy cells.
5 Palm wine promotes lactation
Palm wine is being used by many natural healers in Cameroon,
Nigeria, Ghana and other parts of Africa to help a lactating mother when she
has limited breast milk production. Research is needed to investigate the
property of palm wine that makes it stimulate the production of breast milk.
Precautions
Do not drink fermented palm wine in excess. Fermented palm wine in excess is
detrimental to our health. Fermented palm wine is locally referred to as
“strong white mimbo” Fermented palm wine contains a high percentage of alcohol,
which is probably higher than that found in some of the alcoholic beverages we
drink. This fermented palm wine destroys our kidney, liver and other systems in
our body. Drinking alcohol in excess is a risk factor for hypertension.
BAKERY AND PRESERVATIVE USE OF PALM WINE
Indians
are known to use Fermentation due to the wild yeast content of Palm wine to
produce Produce special Local Bread. Knowledge from this practice could be
instrumental in improving the Art of baking in Africa. The extra cost of
Importation of baking yeast could be averted if specially cultured Palm wine
yeast are produced in commercial value. The Yeast could also be combined with
other locally source materials and used to develop other baked food products
like Cakes and Biscuits.
Ethanol
is a reputable Food Preservative and Agent of Sterilization. Local Gin prepared
from Palm wine contains a considerable amount of Ethanol that it is easily
labelled ETHANOL. Further purification could produce a purer form. Bacteria
Oxidation of Palm wine could also produce Ethanoic acid which could combine
with locally made Lye and the Ethanol to make a potent Food Preservative.
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
The preservation and bottling of the
palm wine is achieved by arresting the activities of yeast, thus stopping the
fermentation of the product. The preserved and bottled palm-wine, so
obtained, becomes considerably stable with a maximum alcoholic content of 4%
v/v. and can be cheaply bottled in beer bottles and corked with crown corks.
In this form, the product is able to
stay for about six (6) months on the shelf without loosing its taste and
value. Also, handling during distribution does not expose the bottled
palm wine to any form of contamination. The product is best served
chilled for maximum satisfaction.
Harvesting of raw material
The raw material is freshly picked palm wine. To ensure
availability of raw materials in sufficient quantity and quality, our
organization responsible for the harvesting is fully trained in good collection
practices of palm wine. Upon receipt of the raw material, a number of checks
are performed to ensure reliability and compliance of the product.
1. Filtration
The wine is filtered in order to eliminate any particles that may be present.
The wine is filtered in order to eliminate any particles that may be present.
2. Packaging
After filtration, the wine is packaged in bottles of 33cl and 65cl.
After filtration, the wine is packaged in bottles of 33cl and 65cl.
3. Pasteurization
Pasteurization is used to destroy any micro-organisms that may be present in the wine (essentially yeast cultures). We use a temperature-controlled discontinuous pasteurization method, which preserves the nutritional qualities and flavor of the wine.
Pasteurization is used to destroy any micro-organisms that may be present in the wine (essentially yeast cultures). We use a temperature-controlled discontinuous pasteurization method, which preserves the nutritional qualities and flavor of the wine.
4. Cooling,
packaging and labeling
At the end of the pasteurization process, the wine is
chilled and labeled.
5. Storage of
finished product
The product thus obtained is put into cardboard boxes and
stored in dry and cool location.
The Process Flow Chart
Fresh Palm wine
Raw
Material Assessment
Mixing
Filling
Corking
Pasteurizing
Labelling
Packaging
LABOUR REQUIREMENT
The project requires the services of
both skilled and unskilled labour force. For the capacity recommended for
this project, four administrative personnel are required; sales clerk, accounts
clerk, purchasing clerk and security. Five factory workers are also
required – supervisor, two machine operators and two factory hands.
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
The machineries and equipment are
locally available. They are simple and can be fabricated locally . The list is as follow
i. Pasteurizer.
ii. Homogenizer/filler
with stainless screen.
iii. Corking
machine.
Other accessories are: work tables,
sitting stools, washing trough (Galvanized or plastic)
SPACE REQUIREMENT
10m X 20m is required for the
project. This will accommodate production, storage of materials and
finished product.
PROPOSED PRODUCTION PROGRAM
No of hours per
day 8hrs.
No of days per
week 5 days
No of days per
year
250 days
No of batches per
day 2 batches.
Volume of production
800 bottles/days
Maximum installed output
capacity
1000 bottles/days
Maximum efficiency level 80%
Recommended capacity utilization
80%
PROFITABILITY (Naira)
Total sales from 200,000 bottles at
N200bottle N40,000,000.00
Total production
cost N6,821,220.00
Gross
profit N33,178,780
Less Corporate tax at
30% ??
Net
profit ??
Estimated Capital
Requirement (Naira)
The total equipment
cost
427,000.00
Estimated fixed
capital 1,030,690.00
Estimated working
capital 1,222,900.00
Total
capital 2,253,590.00
SHIPMENT & DELIVERY
- Delivery method: Air/Maritime/Road
- Delivery delay: 3 weeks from receipt of purchase order.
INQUIRIES and Partnership
E-mail: pasyglobalservices@gmail.com
Pasteurized Palm Wine
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Shipment & Delivery
- Delivery method: Air/Maritime/Road
- Delivery delay: 2 weeks from receipt of purchase order.
Ordering
For more information and order inquiries, contact our export desk (Marketing Office) (Nigeria):- Tel:+234-8035635543
- E-mail: pasyglobalservices@gmail.com
Good Afternoon, We found your company online and would like to learn more about the products you offer, particularly the palm wine. As Economics students at University of Colorado, Boulder, USA, we feel that there is plenty of room in this untapped market to expand this particular product to a more broad consumer base. My team's expertise and capacity to effectively reach likely consumers of palm wine online could be of great interest to your firm. I would encourage you to give me a phone call when you have a chance so that we can further this conversation and take advantage of this promising opportunity.
ReplyDeleteBest Regards, Cameron Rand-Luby
Phone: (949) 554-9396
EMAIL: cara8267@colorado.edu
This is a great proposal. I will love to partner with your company as I already have similar proposal incorporated in my plans. I will call you later.
ReplyDeleteIAM from India I also want to start this business so I want your help
ReplyDeleteLet's do this business together. I am much likely interested in agro-preneur. Yes, in our south east nigeria, palm wine is regarded of much value. Nke a bu nke anyi!
DeleteThis is a nice proposal, I think I'm fascinated
ReplyDeleteI am about to start one here in Cameroon, until i stubbled over your work. That's good. I look forward to partner. My ideas are slightly different. I look forward to joining forces if you are willing. You can contact me at +237654298570 through whatsapp or by email: nzumejoe@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteAm interested on this business since l have plenty of palm tree in my area.so l need help to start such business.
ReplyDeleteWell done. I am being disturbed on how to explore locally available resources for cottage industries in Nigeria, until l stumbled on this.
ReplyDeleteI will like to extend this production to cameroon, how can I go about this
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