Post Harvest Fruit Projects
Fruit Packing and Loading Facility for Concepcion Arroyo Chate, Caranavi
(Link to Fruit Packing Facility Success Story)
In Concepcion Arroyo Chate, the YCADF constructed a small fruit packing and loading facility that benefited 26 community members . Infrastructure includes washing facilities, a stockpile area and loading ramp, all protected by a corrugated metal roof structure. As part of the same project, wheelbarrows for transporting the fruit to the packing facility from production areas, and 400 plastic crates for packing the fruit for transport to market were also provided.
Fruit Dehydrator Plant in Villa El Porvenir, Caranavi
The availability of organic bananas and papaya makes the Alto Beni, Caranavi province, an ideal location for the production of dried fruit. The construction of a small plant for the commercial production of dried fruit in Colonia Villa Porvenir by the YCADF with the active collaboration of the inhabitants, provided all the infrastructure, equipment and initial supplies needed for a successful agribusiness. Fruit is dried using gas-powered ovens designed specifically for the plant. A groundwater well with submersible pump was drilled to provide potable water the washing of the fruit.
The project also had technical assistance in institutional strengthening that contributed to the sustainability and success of the plant. This support included legal assistance, finance and administration management and comercialization.
