PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Drying facilities are required to produce dried pineapples for export to the European Union and the United States of America.

PROJECT SCOPE

Strategic options include setting up new factories or upgrading the operations of existing small-scale processors through the introduction of forced drying techniques and packaging equipment for the export market.

INITIAL CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUIRED

The initial capital requirement for a factory to produce dried fruits for export is estimated at US$ 0.5-2 million.

PROJECT LOCATION

The drying facilities or equipment can be installed in the Accra Plains, Aburi-Nsawam axis, Awutu areas, and on the 50,000 hectares of available land in the Bui area.