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4 Conclusions
Based on above evidence, we can conclude that CFB box recommended by FFD (7 ply CFB boxes of 20 kg
capacity) was not acceptable container because of more postharvest loss, inconvenience in handling and
unaffordable price for the consumers. CFB box of 10 kg capacity with 7 ply 180 psi bursting strength was
identified as most desirable, efficacious and appropriate container easily accepted by farmers groups,
cooperatives, traders and consumers in Nepalese context for packaging and long distance transportation of fruits
from production sites to distant markets by truck in rough road because of convenience in handling and stacking;
minimum scratching, brushing and spoilage damages; high shock bearing capacity and high storability; better
retention of appearance, crispiness, taste, aroma and fruit firmness; high BC ratio and affordable price for
consumers. If the traders replace conventional system of packaging fruits in Beer carton by improved one, they
can gain additional benefit of NRs 86250 per truckload.
Table 3 Economic analysis of Golden Delicious apple packaging and transportation from HRS,
Rajikot, Jumla, Nepal
to Bheri cold
store,
Kohalpur, Banke, Nepal
in existing value chain (EVC) and improved value chain (IVC) scenarios during 2013-2014
Particulars
Unit price (NRs)
Total price (NRs)
EVC: Packaging of apple fruits in 3 ply Beer Carton
A. Gross return (1 truckload)
1. Selling price of 5000 kg apple fruits at cold store
125
625000
2. Postharvest loss, 24.2 % of 5000 kg = 1210 kg
125
151250
3. Gross return (A1-A2)
473750
B. Cost
1. Cost of 3 ply Beer carton (500 cartons)
20
10000
2. Cost of fruits at collection centre (NRs 50/kg)
50
250000
3. Labor cost for packaging and handling (NRs 30/box)
30
15000
4. Warehouse cost (NRs 40/box)
40
20000
5. Labor cost for unloading and handling (NRs 10/box)
10
5000
6. Total cost (Sum of B1-B5)
300000
C. Net Return (A3-B6)
173750
D. Benefit Cost Ratio (A3/B6)
1.6
IVC: Packaging of apple fruits in 7 ply 180 psi CFB box
A. Gross return (1 truckload)
1. Selling price of 5000 kg apple fruits at cold store
125
625000
2. Postharvest loss, 7.2 % of 5000 kg = 360 kg
125
45000
3. Gross return (A1-A2)
580000
B. Cost
1. Cost of 7 ply 180 psi CFB box (500 boxes)
60
30000
2. Cost of fruits at collection centre (NRs 50/kg)
50
250000
3. Labor cost of for packaging and handling (NRs 30/box)
30
15,000
4. Warehouse cost (NRs 40/box)
40
20000
5. Labor cost for unloading and handling (NRs 10/box)
10
5000
6. Total cost (Sum of B1-B5)
320000
C. Net Return (A3-B6)
260000
D. Benefit Cost Ratio (A3/B6)
1.8
E. Potential Added Benefit per truckload (C of IVC – C of EVC)
86250
F. Potential Added Benefit per kg fruit (E/5000)
17.3
F. Potential Added Benefit per truckload (US$)*
829
Note: 1 US $=NRs.104
