fruit and vegetable processing industry in pakistan.

Nature gives land and climate to Pakistan and is conducive to the growth of a wide range of fruits and vegetables.
Southern Pakistan provides good conditions for the growth of mangoes, bananas, citrus and other tropical fruits, while mountain ranges in the north and north
The very cold west of winter provides good conditions for temperate fruits such as apples, apricots and grapes.
Production of fruits and vegetables in Pakistan is about 800 hectares, accounting for about the area planted in the country.
The main fruits are citrus, mango, jujube, banana and guava.
In the country\'s annual output, Punjab has contributed 59.
Sindh 8. 6%.
25 percentage points in Balochistan province.
6 northwest border provinces (NWFP); 6.
Calculated at 2% by weight.
See the table below for the production of Pakistani fruits-1.
All kinds of summer (Kharif)and Winterl (Rabi)
Vegetables are grown in Pakistan.
The Kharif crops include eggplant, Lady Finger, courtyard, pumpkin, sweet potato, etc.
Rabi dishes include potatoes, peas, tomatoes, radishes, carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, onions and garlic. TheProvince-
Wise production is given in the table
2. indicate that Punjab accounts for 68.
Five percentage points in Sindh province.
12 percentage points in Balochistan province.
6% and NWFP 13. 8 per cent. Year-
Wise and provincial-
The appendix gives the wise production of vegetables
II and its availability by season are presented in the appendixIII.
A large number of fruits have been planted in Pakistan.
There are 37 of these fruits.
5%, compared with products produced in other counties, it is considered to be of good quality.
Mango is followed by citrus (17. 1 per cent), apple (10. 3 per cent), dates (10. 3 per cent),guava (8. 7 per cent), apricot (3. 4 per cent), pomegranate (1. 8 percent), Banana (1. 5 per cent).
The rest are pears, Li, grapes, etc.
The composition of fruit production is given in the appendix (IV)
The Middle East and Gulf states are important markets for fresh fruit.
The market is expanding.
The importance of the Middle East market lies not only in its size, but also in Pakistan\'s close relationship with these countries.
Citrus not only has broad market prospects in the Middle East market, but also has broad market prospects in Iran and Afghanistan, which are the main importers of Pakistani citrus.
So far, such exports from Pakistan to these countries only include kinnows.
However, exports of other varieties of citrus such as lemon, pineapple, jafa, Malta Red Blood Orange and moranbi Orange also have potential, and these varieties have not yet been developed.
Another fruit with great potential for foreign markets is mango.
A large number of seeds and grafting varieties have been planted in Pakistan.
Pakistani mangoes are the most popular in the Middle East market because of their unique taste and taste, so the price is high in these markets.
In addition to citrus and mango, there are apples, bananas, apricots, grapes, etc.
It also provides a good prospect for foreign markets.
Nevertheless, there is still considerable competition in the Middle East market.
Pakistan\'s main competitors in India, especially mango, are among those countries.
In terms of citrus, Mozambique and the United States are Pakistan\'s main competitors, and currently occupy a major market share.
However, due to the lack of appropriate packaging, grading, transportation and transport handling, etc. , the market trends are carefully studied and the existing problems are eliminated.
Help Pakistan to occupy these markets.
Although the current export situation has created favorable conditions for the growth of large quantities of fruits and attractive market prospects, the export of fresh fruits in Pakistan is negligible.
Our fruit exports are only 4.
It accounted for 25 of the total output, while some major export countries such as Lebanon, Greece, Morocco and Spain accounted for 25 of the total output.
Exports account for more than half of its products.
Unfortunately, Pakistan\'s current fruit exports do not even show a fraction of the untapped potential of the markets that these countries offer in this area.
To give just one example, it is estimated that individual markets in Saudi Arabia import more than tons of fresh fruit each year.
The biggest items on its import list are oranges, bananas and apples.
At present, these fruits have been successfully produced in our country, especially citrus, not only with large output, but also with good quality and broad market.
Pakistan\'s main share of fruit and vegetable exports flows to markets in the Middle Easte.
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Also trying to diversify exports into the Far East market (
Singapore, Malaysia)
Sri Lanka and some European countries.
However, these efforts have achieved limited success.
Exports of fresh and dried vegetables during 1992-93 to 1996-
97 is given in the table3. Citrus (Kinnow)
Potatoes and onions are the main export commodities.
Although mango and okra also have some foreign exchange.
Although the development prospects of fruit and vegetable production is broad, but the bottleneck is also very large.
Production, other collections, and other transportation and marketing.
Fruits and vegetables are usually produced by small farmers who lack quality and market-oriented production and investment capacity.
There is no arrangement for the score.
The existing grading and packaging arrangements are very unsatisfactory.
Inadequate and inadequate land collection, storage and transportation facilities.
All of this led to a high post. harvest losses.
Vegetables are highly perishable goods and it is difficult and time consuming to build the necessary infrastructure to extend the shelf life.
In order to overcome this difficulty in the short term, the government should designate production areas, preferably in the vicinity, but outside the airport aviation safety zone, to be used to strengthen exports --
Targeted production of vegetables.
Pakistan has different climate zones, and any plant goods that have a market abroad can find the best growth conditions in one place.
As a result, Pakistan is able to supply most of its vegetables throughout the year.
Providing the necessary infrastructure, transportation and communication facilities for selected short-distance areas is easier than spreading across the country.
Initially, three pilot demonstration projects may be set up, one in Karachi and the other in Lahore and the third in Peshawar, where there is insufficient amount of irrigation or groundwater.
These areas will be at the core and will automatically expand as the project succeeds.
Tax and other financial incentives and administrative facilities should be provided to private entrepreneurs in order to establish facilities such as grading, packaging, transportation, dissemination of market news in these areas.
Agricultural products are highly sensitive to price fluctuations, as prices are often in the opposite direction of production.
In order to ensure a stable supply over the years, the interests of farmers need to be guaranteed through the establishment of compensation funds to ensure fair remuneration.
If the price drops below the fair price set by the government and supplements, the fund will be used to pay the subsidy.
When the price rises sharply, through cess.
Our export efforts in the field of fruits and vegetables should focus on the Gulf countries and Saudi Arabia.
Due to the close location, we have the natural advantages to make full use.
In this regard, the day of collection and disseminationto-
Daily information on the market is essential.
Despite the fact that fruit and vegetables are produced in Feng in Pakistan, the processing industry, can take care of deterioration for more than a month-
During the peak harvest period, a lot of development is needed.
However, it has not yet developed to the ideal level to control the waste and decay of fruits and vegetables, which overeat during the short peak season.
The existing fruit and vegetable processing industries in Pakistan are concentrated in Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar.
About 25 companies are engaged in the Canning, preservation and bottling of juice.
The country\'s existing production capacity for crushed, jam, jelly, kimchi and canned fruits and vegetables is approximately 30 000 tons.
The following table lists the production figures of fruit and vegetable products produced in various processing industries :-
The table below lists the estimates of raw fruits and vegetables used by the processing units of the organized departments for processing purposes each year.
Karachi is the top three food processors in Pakistan, according to tonnage, Shezan International, Lahore, Mitchell\'s fruit farm, Renala Khurd and foreign food industry.
Despite the abundant production of fruits and vegetables in Pakistan, the development of the processing industry is not commensurate with the increase in production and waste, mainly due to the following reasons.
* High cost of packaging materials.
Tin cans cost is very high, which is a constraint to the development of the canning industry.
* The cost of sugar is higher compared to the international market, therefore, the cost of processing fruit products has increased.
* Pakistan lacks free use of fruits and vegetables in its daily diet.
* Lack of knowledge about the nutritional value of these products.
* There is no promotion on the use of processed fruit and vegetable products.
Status of processing industry)
Canned fruits and vegetables: the capital costs and working capital required for the canned industry are very high, and canned fruits and vegetables are mainly carried out by some major fruit and vegetable processors according to the needs of the armed forces.
Mango slices, canned pears and peaches, fruit cocktails, canned peas, canned carrots and potatoes are currently canned fruits and vegetables in China.
The domestic market for these products is very small.
However, where the Middle East and other Pakistanis live, the export market for canned foods is being developed, and the taste of these foods is familiar and ideal.
Mango slices of Mitchell and Xie Zan, from grafted species, packed in 2-1/2 [pounds]
Cans are exported to Western Europe and the United States. b)
Drying/dehydration: Sun-
Dried apricots, figs and resins are popular among local residents, but since consumers prefer fresh produce, dried vegetables are not popular in the domestic market.
However, the Army\'s demand for orders for potatoes, peas, cauliflower, radishes, onions and garlic encouraged the drying and dehydration of retail marketing.
The dehydration of fruits and vegetables not only helps to supply fruits and vegetables dehydrated from the off-season at an economical price, but also reduces the huge losses caused by perishable nature. c)
Fruit and vegetable products: Pickles and jam are currently being produced on a large scale for domestic use.
In addition to the three main processors in the country, she is also engaged in the production of kimchi and jam.
Mangopickle, lime kimchi, mixed kimchi, apple sauce, carrot sauce, myrobalon sauce are popular kimchi and jam in China.
Jam, jelly, jam, is making Shezan, Mitchell\'s, Mercedes-Benz and tops from abroad.
These are being prepared considering their sales plan.
The installed capacity of these products is very large.
If created, the current industry can meet the additional requirements of 2 to 3 times. [
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Apple Jam, apple jelly, Mango Jam, guava jelly, strawberry jam and orange jam are one of the popular products in the industry.
Squashes and syrup are a very popular drink in the country, and the demand for this drink is high due to the hot summer months, which last for about six months.
Major food processors prepare these drinks according to their sales plan.
In addition to the food processors in the organized department, \"rooh-
Afza \'is a syrup produced by the private enterprise \"Hamdard Dawa Khana\", a local medical preparation company that is superior to the organized sector in terms of sales
Mango, orange, lemon and lemon barley are one of the most popular pumpkins in the country, while \"Rooh-
Popular syrup includes Afza, Naurus and Samar Bar. d)
Beverage: the fruit and beverage business is very profitable, and the domestic demand for these fruit drinks is also very large.
I like two flavors. e.
Mango and citrus.
Mango accounts for 90 of the total fruit drinks sold nationwide.
The incremental expansion of a successful processor is most likely to meet any need for canned or dry products.
Under the current market conditions, several fruit products show the domestic profit margin of food.
Some Packers noted an increase in the interest of middle-income groups in processed foods, although the market remained small.
The sixth five-year plan envisages increasing the installed capacity from 21,000 tons to 46,000 tons this year. 88.
Financial provision of Rs.
There are also 0. 25 billion per cent of the industrial investment schedule for the private sector to develop the industry.
The important policy measures mentioned in the plan are as follows:)
Encourage corporate sector/private enterprises working with high-tech international companies to work with local entrepreneurs. b)
Preferential air transport arrangements for export. c)
In order to meet the needs of processed items, the processing industry will receive packaging materials and imported chemicals free of charge.
Similarly, allowing duty-free imports of modern machinery will encourage new equipment. d)
Fruit grading units, refrigeration and dehydration plants are encouraged.
Suggestions for the development of industrial packaging materials for fruit and vegetable processing and fruit/vegetable processing machinery, such as the tetra Brik type unit, which is not made in China, can be exempted from customs duties and sales taxes, etc.
Reasonable tax exemption period can be allowed to provide incentives for the establishment of fruit and vegetable preservation industry nationwide.
Consumption tax on fruit products may be canceled.
This was also raised at the first meeting of the National Commission on fruits and vegetables, and the Federal Minister of Agriculture felt that the consumption tax should be canceled because there was not much revenue generated through this service.
In terms of fruit and vegetable processing, good quality sugar can be bought at a cheaper price.
The government may launch a campaign to strengthen the use of processed products for fruits and vegetables, as they are more nutritious and packaged more hygienic.
People are required to be reminded from time to time, just as the health department has been vaccinated against diseases for children.
The purchase of machinery and spare parts for fruit and vegetable processing can be allocated separate foreign exchange.
Customs clearance for consignment should be simple and easy.
Cooperation and coordination between manufacturers, producers and marketing agencies should be developed.
Research and development programmes on fruit and vegetable preservation need to be strengthened in the country.
Pakistan in Mango opakistan\'s Mango rankings-
Over the past 20 years, producer clubs have dropped from second to fourth, after Mexico and China have dramatically increased production through plant conservation and Orchard expansion.
According to the report of the National Mango Crisis Coordination research project, the current annual output of mango in Pakistan is 884,000 tons, India is 100000,000 tons, Mexico is 1362,000 tons, and China is 1141,000 tons.
\"The main factor in Pakistan\'s ranking decline in world production rankings is due to production problems and competition with crops such as cotton, and mango gardens have not been cut . \"Dr.
Rana Iqrar Ahmad Khan, national coordinator of the Themago research project.
Recent sandstorms in southern Punjab and Upper Sindh provinces could lead to a decline in mango production this year.
\"Recent meteorological activities have physical effects on the fallen leaves of mango trees;
However, we do not have information about the diseases caused by this phenomenon. \"Iqrar added.
Mango, excellent fruit of Indian defective
The African continent is second only to citrus in fruit production in Pakistan, with a total mango orchard area of 88,000 hectares in Pakistan, 47,000 hectares in Punjab and the rest in Sindh.
Good mango in Pakistan-
Mango is known all over the world for its delicious taste and quality, and about 11,000 tons of mango are exported to European countries such as Afghanistan, Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. It adds millions of dollars to the country\'s finances every year.
\"The main problem facing exporters is
Refers to bringing agricultural products from the orchard to the place of shipment and the place of consignmentto-
Consignment mode of export \".
Qmar Mohyuddin, agricultural marketing expert at Faisalabad Agricultural University.
The average mango per hectare is only 9.
1 ton, much lower than countries like India, Mexico and China.
Holt culture experts attribute low yield to factors such as insufficient and unbalanced utilization of plant nutrients, lack of plant protection measures, poor use of water of poor quality, and insufficient irrigation in summer.
In addition to the nutritional problems, there are few studies on the development of mango varieties in China, resulting in the stagnation of varieties.
A new spike needs to be selected and the root is standardized to store the resonance peaks, as many of the germplasm may disappear due to excessive growth of old mango trees.