The Evolution of Dry Fruit Packaging

Dry fruits forever hold an extraordinary place in every household, regardless of time of the year and occasion. Originally, they were brought in or rather gifted only during Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Holi, Eid or other festivals. However, today dry fruits have become a staple in every household. With emerging awareness of the health benefits of dried fruits, every family today buy dry fruits regularly for all young and old in their homes.

After a careful research, we've developed our own set of dry fruit packaging protocols and techniques. Traditionally center seal and three side seal pouches have been a go-to option for packing dryfruits. Infact majority of established businesses still stick to the same format given their high volumes. Today, with massive competition in the industry, stand up pouch packaging has gained immense popularity among emerging/ growing businesses.

While all our pouches are environmentally friendly, for dry fruits customers typically prefer Kraft Paper pouches with a window/ other matte or glossy pouches with a window from the ready stock range. Window allows buyers to see the product before purchasing. Some customers also prefer non window pouches which have a metallized lamination inside for added security.

Stand up bags for dry fruit packaging often come with convenient re-closeable zip locks. Zip locks let the users seal the package once it has been opened. This reusability feature will also make sure that your packaging markets your brand even after completion of its product life cycle.

Gifting Solutions: Dry fruits are gifted on many occasions as they are synonymous to bringing harmony and good fortune. With that said, your packaging should also be thought-through. Packaging not only secures your product but also makes your brand standout amidst an already very cluttered retail shelf. To beautify dry fruit gifting for different occasions, invest your efforts in branding and choose from our range of colorful stand up pouches, Kraft paper pouches and Jar shaped pouches, Frosted pouches. You may also consider going for customized pouch options.

Snacking Solutions: The fitness enterprise is booming at present, and a pointy upward thrust can be seen within consumption of nuts and dry fruits. People have started focusing on healthy ingredients, and a lot of us have added dry fruits and nuts in our diet regimen given their health benefits. Today, dry fruits and nuts serve as on-the-go snacking option. Branding plays a very critical role in targeting this segment of health-conscious customers. For a larger appeal the aesthetics of packaging design should be authentic and attractive. With more and more companies venturing into the industry, it's a real struggle to enter this segment. If you're planning to introduce a new brand in the industry, the following content might be useful to you.

How to start a dry fruit business? What are the different dry fruits business ideas, and is dry fruit business profitable? Let's find out.

Demand for Dry Fruits and Nuts

Until recently, dry fruits were just traded seasonally, shops/retail stores from select prime wholesalers. With its growing practice in baking, confectionery, dairy products, dry fruits have become a staple food item in every household. The demand will continually increase over time as more awareness is generated on its health benefits.

Understanding the product

Dry fruits are created with extreme drying methods to reduce water content in fruits. Cashews, walnuts, almonds, raisins, and dried figs are some of the most popular dry fruits that can be stored without refrigeration. Dry fruits should be packed immediately post drying to prevent moisture content. Thus, all dry fruits need a clean and dry airtight packaging for a longer shelf life.

How to start a Dry Fruit Business?

With a promising market potential, venturing into a dry fruit business can be highly profitable. This is due to a large network of wholesalers and an enormous distribution channel across India.

There are various dry fruits business ideas that can be lucrative business propositions:

• Dry fruits retail business
• Dry fruits online business
• Dry fruits wholesale business
• Dry fruit packing business

Basic Requirements to Start a Dry Fruits Business

Laws and Approvals

A business selling food products is regulated by the FDA. The state and local government rules will also apply. Also, depending on whether you plan to sell wholesale, retail, or e-market, different laws will be applied. Ensure you study all these laws well before working on a business plan.

Licenses

Kindly note since food regulations change frequently, we recommend validating the same at your end. You need to apply for the following licenses to start packing dry fruits to sell :

• GST registration
• MSME registration
• Trade license
• FSSAI registration and certificate
• IEC registration

Business Plan

Once the legal requirements are sorted, create a comprehensive business plan. Do your research and ensure you cover all the areas for a business plan that covers target consumers, marketing strategies, and distribution plans for B2B and B2C Channels

The target consumers for dry fruits can include:

• Supermarkets
• Local grocery stores/ Kirana Stores
• Online grocery stores
• Sweet shops
• Restaurants
• Baking industry
• Catering services

Investment

Dry fruit rates per unit weight across the countries is quite high. If you plan to start a dry fruits business, it's important to invest well into origin, flavor & appeal of the final product and ensure it reaches the consumers in a way that generates organic demand.

Quality Control

When it comes to a food product business, quality control is more important than the food itself. The storage place/ warehouse needs to be hygienic and regularly maintained. Packaging is a key aspect when distributing dry fruits. Invest in good packaging to deal with any mishaps or contamination.

FAQs

Which are the most popular dry fruits consumed worldwide?

Widely consumed dried fruits across the world are:

• Almonds
• Cashews
• Walnuts
• Raisins
• Dates

Where are dry fruits produced?

Leading producers of dry fruits are:

• Turkey
• Iran
• Saudi Arabia
• China
• United States

What are the prospects for the dry fruit market in India?

Dry fruit market in India stands at Rs. 15,000 crore as of 2018, that is approximately 450,000 tons of dry fruit. This is due to rising health awareness among consumers of the health benefits of dry fruits.

What are some important tips before starting a dry fruits business?

The following will ensure that you are well-informed and prepared :

- Always check the competitors to understand their strategies<

- Reach out to a consultant in this field.

What are the Benefits of Dehydrated Fruits?

Dried fruits are loaded in fiber and antioxidants. They need to be taken in moderation as per your dietary requirements. All these dried fruits offer our body with good nutrition and antioxidants and are proven to cut down the risks of several diseases. They have a lot of amazing health benefits and are now recommended by doctors to be consumed daily. Some of the common benefits include:

Almonds: Are healthy fats, rich in protein, magnesium, and vitamin E. They can regularize blood sugar, control cholesterol & reduce blood pressure.

Cashews: Contain fiber, healthy fats, and plant protein. They are good for brain health, bone health, and immunity.

Walnuts: Are healthy fats rich in omega-3, magnesium & indispensable nutrients. They promote a healthy gut and are believed to reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes 2 and weight gain.

Dates: Are antioxidants and fiber. They are superior in furthering brain health, controlling sugar cravings, and supplying essential fibers.