Honey Packaging Unit
This project involves setting up a honey packaging unit that procures raw honey from beekeepers and processes it through filtering to ensure quality standards. The final product is bottled and sealed for sale in consumer markets, capitalizing on the rising demand for natural and healthy food alternatives.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Building & Civil Work | 7 |
| Plant & Machinery | 4.96 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 1.5 |
| Working Capital | 8.42 |
| Total | 21.88 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 1.09 |
| Term Loan | 12.78 |
| Working Capital Loan | 8 |
| Total | 21.88 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment3
- Filtering machineBuy on Amazon ↗
- Filler machineBuy on Amazon ↗
- Sealing machineBuy on Amazon ↗
Raw materials2
- Raw honeyBuy on Amazon ↗
- Glass bottlesBuy on Amazon ↗
Manufacturing process
- Procurement of raw honey from beekeepers.
- Initial testing of honey quality.
- Uncapping of wax layers using specialized knives.
- Primary filtering under pressure.
- Natural processing and purification at controlled temperatures below 30°C.
- Bottling and manual sealing of containers to prevent leakage.
- Labelling and final packaging for market distribution.
Market
The demand for honey in India is growing due to increasing consumer awareness of its anti-bacterial and healthy properties compared to artificial sweeteners. The market is highly competitive but offers significant growth potential in both food and pharmaceutical sectors.
From the project report
