Fruit Waste Utilization for Wine Production
Mukti Sadhan Basu, Ph.D
MD, SBSF Consultancy | Consultant TATA Trust | Ex. Director, ICAR | Visiting Scientist, ICRISAT | UN International Consultant, Africa.
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The Authority says that volume will come from beverages which are more palatable taste-wise and pricewise but did not specify the basic materials to be used.
The Way Forward (Part-II):
Scope to utilize fruit waste for wine production in India.
Wine production is a feasible and economically viable option to mitigate fruit waste. Fruit wines, made from various fruits such as mangoes, pomegranates, pineapples, or even jackfruit, have been gaining popularity due to consumer preferences for novel products. Grapes remain the traditional choice for wine production, but using surplus or wasted fruits for wine can lead to several economic benefits.
Economic Analysis:
1. Raw Material Availability:
a) Fruit Waste Quantity: India produces approximately 100 million tons of fruits annually, with wastage rates varying between 20-30%. This means around 20-30 million tons of fruit waste is generated every year.
b) Wastage Types: Fruit waste includes overripe, damaged, or aesthetically unappealing fruits, all of which could still be useful for fermentation.
2. Cost of Production:
a) Cost of Raw Materials: Fruit waste could be procured at a low cost or even for free from farms, markets, or food processing units.
b) Infrastructure Costs: Setting up small or medium-scale wineries involves costs for fermentation tanks, barrels, bottles, and aging facilities.
c) Technology: India's growing wine industry is already equipped with the technology for grape-based wines, which can be adapted for other fruit types. Additional investments in R&D for quality control and flavor development might be necessary.
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3. Revenue Potential:
a) Market Size: The Indian wine market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20-25% over the next few years. The fruit wine segment is niche but growing, especially among young and health-conscious consumers.
b) Export Potential: Fruit wines can target both the domestic market and export markets like the Middle East and Europe, where there is a demand for exotic fruit-based products.
4. Profit Margins:
a) Wine production from waste fruit offers potentially high margins due to the low cost of raw materials. On average, the profit margin in wine production can range between 30-40%, depending on the scale of operation and the market.
b) Value addition through organic or premium branding could further enhance profit margins.
5. Government Support:
Various Indian states, including Maharashtra and Karnataka, offer subsidies for wineries, including tax relief and grants for setting up new ventures, especially in rural areas. These incentives make fruit wine production more attractive.
6. Environmental and Social Benefits:
a) Waste Reduction: Utilizing fruit waste for wine production directly reduces the environmental burden of landfilling or composting fruit waste.
b) Employment: Fruit wine production offers rural employment opportunities, from farming to wine processing and distribution.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research NITI Aayog
Dr. Mukti Sadhan Basu, MD SBSF Consultancy; Formerly Director ICAR; Visiting Scientist ICRISAT & UNIDO International Consultant (Africa).
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2moGood option to convert fruit waste into wine, a valuable product in the market, means that will fetch better price than fruits. The another positive point is that the dumping problem will also be solved.
Retired Professor-cum-ICAR Emeritus Professor from the Department of Vegetable Science, CCS H.A.U., Hisar-125 004, Haryana, India
3moIt is very good to convert the fruits and vegetables waste into a useful product. I think you have been my student. I am preparing a book manuscript on Post-harvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables., which will be published by CRC publisher. You please contact me so that I may allot a chapter related to this book. M.K. Rana mkrlotus@gmail.com, 94163-46573
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3moIt's a very important & relevant thought. Such idea was generated since the concept of waste was taking shape. I still recall my visit a fruit processing plant in Abhor in Punjab where Voltas ltd. was a stakeholder. The issue was discussed at length how to utilise the waste. It's really important to analyse the technical aspects as well as suitability of blend of waste to bring out the right quality produce. No doubt, it needs a lot of R& D and innovation. Wastes generated in Fruit processing plant have diverse uses. Thanks for Nice sharing of an important theme.
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3moGreat move if we are able to capture it 👍
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3moInsightful