Jam Jelly manufacturing, Do you want to start a small-scale jam jelly manufacturing project? This article includes a detailed jam jelly-making business project sample with machinery, cost, and raw materials. Also, it contains important inputs in starting a jam jelly production business with a small investment.

Scope of Jam Jelly business

Generally, domestic households, restaurants, and other eateries are the major consumers of these items. It is estimated that the total production of processed fruit & vegetable in India is about 15.0 lakh ton. Out of various products fruit juices and fruit, pulp accounts for 27 percent, followed by jams & jellies only 10 percent and synthetics 8 percent.

What Raw material required for Jam Jelly manufacturing ?

To start the commercial production, you will need to procure the necessary raw materials. The major consumables you require are fruits, sugar, pectin, additives, preservatives, food colors, etc. Also, you will need to procure the packaging consumables like plastic jars, pouches, labels, cardboard boxes for outer packing, and adhesive tapes.

Before the Jam Jelly industry start-up what you need to know ?

First of all, wash and peel the fruits. Feed them to the hopper of a juice extractor. After obtaining the juice, filter it. Certain fruits like rosella or guava need boiling in water before extracting juice. Then, add the sugar to the juice and boil this mixture to convert it into jelly form. Here, add pectin, citric acid, color, etc. in the required quantity. Boiling is done till jelly-like formation is obtained. After cooling, pack the jelly.

The process flow chart:

Washing and peeling of fruits

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Addition of sugar in juice

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Boiling

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Cooling and packing

In the commercial jam jelly-making business, you need to maintain the product quality. Mention the manufacturing date, quantity, MRP, and expiry date on the label.

First of all, you will need to wash the fresh fruits in water and remove the skin. Then cut or slice them into small pieces. Boil these pieces with water. Then, mix the appropriate quantity of sugar with the pulp. When the temperature is around 60°C, add citric acid, color, essence, etc. Then stir this mixture for a while. After cooling, pack in the bottles.

The process flow chart:

Washing, peeling, and slicing of fruits

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Boiling

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Mixing of sugar with pulp

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Cooling

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Packing

Can we get funds from bank for Jam Jelly manufacturing business ?

Now, you will need to accumulate the necessary finance. If you have your own capital, then you don’t need to take any loans. However, you can apply for the entire project finance from the banks or other financial institutions. If you have enough capital for the fixed cost, then also you can apply for a working capital loan as an overdraft facility.

Jam Jelly good for health or not ?

yes. it is good for health.

If you are thinking to start Jam Jelly manufacturing business , what are chances of success ?

Jam-Jelly business has a splendid future. Associated Government Department helps you in productions and sales. At the same time, you can also sell this, where you can get up to 70 percent profit. Also, you can supply your goods by becoming a vendor of big companies.

Jam Jelly marketing strategies

The marketing plan of the proposed project may include a promotional campaign like offering special discounts, referrals, advertisement, new product development, etc. Also, you can consider the packaging innovations and tie-ups with buying houses.

The effectiveness of distribution coverage and practice is of paramount importance in achieving the desired jam and jelly sales. Hence, understanding the distribution channels is crucial for the manufacturer to plan and implement an effective distribution strategy. So, you must provide extra emphasis on building a potential distribution network.

What investment require to start Jam Jelly manufacturing business ?

1. Land, building & civil work:  Rs. 6,75,000.00
2. Plant & machinery: Rs.5,72,000.00
3. Fixed asset: Rs. 2, 37,000.00
4. Preliminary & preoperative expenses: Rs. 1, 96,000.00
5. Contingency & escalation: Rs. 74,000.00
6. Working capital: Rs 1,21,000.00

What machinery required to start Jam Jelly manufacturing business ?

PROCURE JAM JELLY MAKING MACHINERY

1. Pulper Machine
2. Slicing Machine
3. Juice Extractor
4. Steam Jacketed Kettle
5. Mixer/Grinder
6. Bottle Washing and Filling Machine
7. Baby Boiler
8. Cap Sealing Machine
9. Stirrers, SS Utensils, Burner, Weighing Scales, Hand Gloves
10. Miscellaneous Tools and Equipment
11. Testing Equipment

 BUSINESS REGISTRATION & LICENSE

In our country, initiating a jam jelly-making business even on a small-scale requires business registration. Apart from the sole proprietorship firm, you can register the organization as LLP or Pvt Ltd or Ltd company.

After registering the business, you will need to check the required business licenses and permissions. Depending on the location, you will need to obtain Trade License. Apply for MSME Udyog Aadhaar registration online. Also, you will need to get the FSSAI registration. An FPO license is necessary to start a fruit processing industry in India. Currently, GSTIN is a must in our country for any type of business.

There is no major pollution problem associated with this industry except for disposal of waste, Hence, you must manage it appropriately. You should apply for a “No Objection Certificate” from the State Pollution Control Board.