Introduction to orange drink production

It is a proven fact that orange drink production business is viable niche market in Nigeria and of course in other part of the world. Reason for this is not far-fetched. Orange drink remains the most favourable drink among the children and even adults are unable to resist this all-time drink because, it offers so much benefit to man kind.

The number of pupils in various elementary and secondary schools across the country who buy orange drink at the break period or while going home is on the rising scale hence. The lucrative business this simple concept of orange drink production has created is enough for you as a startup entrepreneur. However, if you can take it a notch further, then you can establish a viable business brand that will last a very long time.

I am going to share with you, a simple guide to starting orange drink production business with the little you have now (i.e your skills, your little spare money etc), selling strategies to growing your business online and other tips that will definitely make you a ton of cash . Now let’s get down to the business part.
Equipment needed to start Orange drink production business

As a startup entrepreneur especially in Nigeria, it is necessary to keep your expenditure at a reasonable minimal level. Now, starting up can orange drink production business is in no different. That is why we are going to keep is simple. You will be starting this orange drink business with what you already have which are:

Freezer: You can always start this business using the freezer standing there idle in your sitting room provided it is still good condition and can serve the purpose (i.e commercial).
Mixer: You definitely need this for proper blending of your recipes i.e (the water, colour, sugar etc).
Packaging Materials: One of the best thing about this business is that it is cost effective. The packaging materials here could be areas where you can save cost. You can go for organic package because it is Eco-friendly. But due to cost implication for a startup entrepreneur, your best bet will be plastic or lollypop nylon.
Electric Stabilizer: Once you are in the production business of making orange drinks, your next item on the list should be an electric stabilizer or an inverter. The reason for this is that, Nigeria electricity is yet to be hundred percent stable therefore, you wouldn’t want to loose your customers because you can’t keep your product iced.
Sealing Machine: Weather you adopt a plastic package or nylon package, It is essential to get a sealing machine in other to seal the product. This will not only protect the orange drink but it can also
serve as a brand of quality.
A clean vicinity: In any food or beverage production business, clean and hygienic environment is a standard requirement that cannot
be compromised. Even if you choose to begin the production of orange drink from the corner of your room, make sure it is perfectly clean.

Needed recipes for Orange drink production

Water: Water forms the single most important recipes of any drink production business as it forms majorly about 80 to 90 percent of such drinks. In this particular production of orange drink, it constitutes about 95 percent. Your environment, like i said must be clean as it might contaminate the water you will be suing in this production. The water purity in any drink production is of utmost importance therefore, the water shouldn’t be too hard or too soft.
Sweetening Agent: This simply means sugar that you add to the water in order to give it that sweetness that you often look for in this kind of drink. So, you will be in a good fit if you are able to select the very best sugar you can find for this production.
Colouring Agent: Here, the choice of colouring agent is simple. You will want to go for a colour that portrays the name of the drink which is orange colour. Note that the colouring agent here is not just any colouring agent but an edible colour and which is a water-soluble.
Flavour: This ingredient is also important as if gives us the aroma that we desired in orange drinks. If added in the proper proportion, ti might help you build a kind of sentimental attachment from your customers as it is often fresh convening a lasting memory.
Preservative: In orange drink production, your choice of preservative should be citric acid. The reason for this is that apart from helping your orange drink to have a long shelf life, it also help you present your customers with the real orange drink taste and flavour.

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