Promoting Canadian Agrifood Exports Potato Peeler Mitchell
Allan 0754572 Wednesday, November 5 th
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Introduction What is the size and scope of the potato industry
in Nepal? What export item is this presentation focusing on?
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Potatoes in Nepal 1 st in productivity (13.58 t/ha) 2 nd in
production (25,170, 696 tons) 5 th in area grown (185,342 ha)
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Item of Export Potato Peeler: widely used in North America as a
way to remove the outer layer of skin without sacrificing the
nutrient rich layer directly underneath (NARC, 2014). This
presentation will focus on larger scaled, mechanized potato
peelers. These peelers can be used by larger companies for
processing potatoes into snacks and meals.
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Companies Involved What Canadian companies would be involved
exporting this product? What Nepalese businesses would import
potato peelers?
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Canadian Companies OMCAN: a Canadian company responsible for
the supply and distribution of various food processing equipment.
Have associates in North America, Europe, and Asia. Website:
www.omcan.com Al Freight Forwarding: a Canadian company that can
assist with transportation of these products from Canada to Nepal.
Website: www.alfreightforwarding.com
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Potato Peelers Model PP15SSModel DB25HD Model: DB25HD
Horsepower: 1 HP Consumption: 0.73 kW/h Capacity: 55 lbs. Output:
(approx.) 1100 lbs/hr. Electrical: 110V/60/1 Weight: 99 lbs.
Packaging Weight: 136 lbs. Dimensions (DWH): 26 3/8" x 21 5/8" x
45.50" Packaging Dimensions: 31" x 49" x 52" Item #: 20367
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PP15SS & DB25HD Comparison PP15SS Manufactured: China.
Weight: 133 pounds. Processes: 33 pounds/ min. Best Suited: hotels,
medium scaled restaurants. Cost: $3,085. DB25HD Manufactured:
Brazil. Weight: 136 pounds. Processes: 1110 pounds/ hour. Best
Suited: large scale potato processing operations. Costs:
$6,800.
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Nepalese Companies Divided into two subgroups: Snack
foodsHotels/ Restaurants
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Snack Foods Rasuwa Industrial Village, C.G. Foods Nepal, Margo
Traders, and Warsi Foods. All are potato snack companies with
revenues of at least $1,000,000. All are located in Kathmandu or
surrounding areas. Have infrastructure to support the DB25HD
model.
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Hotel/ Restaurants Three hotels located in Kathmandu were
contacted and researched. These hotels have restaurants and income
large enough to utilize the PP15SS effectively. Shangri- La Hotel
(977-01-4415754) Royal Singi Hotel (977-01-4424190) Hyatt Regency
(977-01-4491234)
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Benefits from Trade What are both the direct, and indirect
benefits to both Canada and Nepal?
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Benefits to Canada Gain a Global Market Share Help the company
keep up with other international companies.Reduce dependence on
existing markets. Form a Foundation for Asian Markets Strengthen
existing contacts in NepalOpening up potential new markets.
Increase Revenues Benefits employees Allow expansion for Canadian
companies and increase ability to deal with competition.
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Benefits to Nepal Reduce Wastes Help create greater
environmental sustainability in Nepal.Benefit companies and help
them increase revenues. Help Increase Tourism/ International Trade
Allow hotels and restaurants to create better food increase
capacity of restaurants. Allow snack food companies to lower costs
and compete in domestic and international markets. Help Nepalese
Farmers Greater amounts of potatoes can be processed, help farmers
who grow potatoes. Greater revenues. Allow farmers to create a
higher standard of living and purchase helpful technology.
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Conclusions Would I recommend this potential trade agreement?
Are there any references that provide more information?
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Recommendation - YES Both countries could benefit greatly from
trade. Has the potential to benefit a Canadian company and its
employees through increased revenue. Can greatly improve the
quality of living for Nepalese farmers.
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More information Buddhi, S. (2007, January 1). National Potato
Research Program. Retrieved October 2, 2014, from
http://narc.gov.np/org/potato_research_program.php Foreign Buyer
Financing. (n.d.). Retrieved October 2, 2014, from
http://www.edc.ca/EN/Our-
Solutions/Financing/Foreign-Buyer-Financing/Pages/default.aspx
Hirst, C (2014) Personal communication by email ([email protected]).
Date: Oct. 1, 2014. C. Hirst is in charge of sales inquiries for
OMCAN Canada Ltd. Nepal: Trade Policy and Integration. (2014,
January 1). Retrieved October 1, 2014, from
http://go.worldbank.org/1O2UCH8DM0 OMCAN Food Machinery. (n.d.).
Retrieved October 2, 2014, from
http://omcan.com/featuredproducts.html