Discover The Best Ways To Process And Package Garri For Export - Garri Business In Nigeria

Exporting Garri however either formally or informally, there are vital steps to follow and are as listed below:

1). The first step is to go for a comprehensive and practical export business training where you learn export business process and procedures, implementation and "The Export Success Golden Rule"_

2). You need to proceed for training on mechanized Garri processing or the "Export Quality". If this type of Garri has specifications like color, moisture content, fibre texture, hygiene, packaging, quality control analysis and approval from regulatory agencies.

3). Send the Garri sample to your prospective buyers and know the regulatory system as related to food and allied products in their country of discharge. This is very important to both the seller and the buyer.

4). Obtain all relevant documents such as analysis sheet, health certificate and NAFDAC registration and approval, SON certified.

5). Settle the issue of price properly and then proceed to ship Garri to the designated country by air cargo or other means as required. The popular method is by cargo and the freight cost and documentation range from #42,000 - #50,000 depending on the country, but the higher the quality the lower the freight.

6). Collection of export proceeds in accordance to the agreement between buyer and seller.

Garri is produced traditionally from cassava tubers manually and Garri obtained through this process is unhygienic and generally of low shelve-life. The post-harvest loss often recorded is high due to inadequate method of traditional processing, resulting to inability to convert cassava into less perishable products. To reverse this trendy method, a mechanized cassava processing into Garri of export quality has been developed locally and very efficient.

MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT FOR GARRI PROCESSING AND PACKAGING

The major equipment for Garri production are:

1. Garri Frier

2. Grater

3. Hydraulic Press 

4. Granulator

5. Granulator

6. Cone Blender

7. VibroSifter

8. Hammer Mill with cyclone

9. Packaging

10. Weighing Machine

The above listed equipment is from FIRRO with capacity of 4 tons of Garri power per day. Average cost of equipment is #9,592,580.00, cost of Installation inclusive.

FAQs 

1. What is garri processing for export?

- Garri processing for export means preparing garri to sell to other countries.

2. How do I make sure garri is good for export?

- Use good cassava, keep things clean, and follow export rules.

3. What steps do I follow to process garri for export?

- Peel, wash, grate, press, dry, mill, roast, cool, and pack garri.

4. Why is roasting garri important for export?

- Roasting makes garri taste better, last longer, and meet what people want.

5. What bags are best for packing garri for export?

- Use safe plastic bags or vacuum packs to keep garri safe from water and dirt.

6. Are there rules for exporting garri from Nigeria?

- Yes, follow Nigeria’s rules about quality, labels, and how to pack.

7. How should garri be kept before going for export?

- Keep garri dry and air can move to keep its quality good.

8. Are people outside Nigeria looking for garri?

- Yes, people want garri more because they like food from Africa and it has no gluten.

9. Can people who make a little garri sell it for export?

- Yes, work together or get help to meet the rules to export.

10. Who can help me start selling garri to other countries?

- Ask people who know about farming, exporting, or groups that can help.