The cost of FRUZ i.e. freeze-dried fruits can be divided into several components:
- Raw material: This includes the cost of the fresh fruits used as raw materials. This can vary greatly depending on the type of fruit, its origin, and the time of year.
- Processing costs: This includes the cost of the freeze-drying equipment, energy consumption, and other resources needed to produce the freeze-dried fruits.
- Packaging costs: This includes the cost of packaging materials, such as airtight bags, boxes, and labels, as well as any printing and labeling costs. 2-3 layer Aluminum packing cost from INR 12 to INR 20 per pouch plus packing and filling cost.
- Labor costs: This includes the cost of the labor required for harvesting, processing, packaging, de-stoning, peeling, washing, nanofying, cleaning and handling the freeze-dried fruits.
- Shipping and transportation: This includes the cost of shipping the freeze-dried fruits from the processing facility to the distributor or customer.
- Marketing and advertising: This includes the cost of promoting the freeze-dried fruits and increasing brand awareness.
- Overhead costs: This includes the cost of general and administrative expenses, such as rent, utilities, and insurance.
Each of these components can affect the final cost of freeze-dried fruits, and the exact mix of costs will depend on the specific circumstances of each production and distribution process.
