Stevia Farming & Extraction & Formulation Technology
Stevia Farming & Extraction Technology & Formulation Technology
We are focused on the stevia business, integrating the stevia leaf cultivation,high quality non-transgenic, organic and ecologically cultivated Stevia Rebaudiana,with a strong focus on Stevia agronomics from plant breeding to good agricultural practices, to post harvest techniques ,Stevia Leaf extraction , New product research & Development, product application, marketing, etc.
We have a full range of stevia-related products, from general Stevia Seeds, Seedlings, Dry Stevia Leaves, Stevia Powder , Pure Stevia Extracts, Crude Stevia extracts ,RA series:Rebaudioside -A (Powder & granular), Enzyme Treated Stevia ,Total Glycosides ,RD – Rebaudoside -d,
STV–Stevoside, Stevia tablets to Stevia sachets.
Nunu Export was founded on the principal of implementing quality agribusiness solutions for innovating and maximizing the production of stevia. Our mission is to be a major producer of stevia leaf and to be the Europe leader in servicing stevia farmers.
Our vision is to be the preferred stevia “ Nunu ” creating international synergies to ensure a sustainable and quality supply chain of ecological and organic cultivated stevia.
Vertical integration from leaf to final products
* Identified Success Factors for Stevia Value Addition Chain Start-ups
1. Correct location specific variety.
2. Own nursery for independent planting material production
3. Proper planning of the farms to achieve high plant density in the field.
4. Correct steviol glycoside profile in the leaves.
5. Optimum leaf production economy.
6. Proper post harvest processing of the leaves for maintaining quality.
7. Correct India specific extraction technology and achievement of maximum operational efficiency
Basic Roadmap for a Farming Start Up:
-Identification of Farming Site on the basis of suitability for Stevia farming
-Making the master plan for the farming and post harvest facility
-Sourcing the cultivars and establishment of in- house planting material production facility
-Field trials for identification of correct location specific cultivars
-Large-scale multiplication of the identified variety
-Establishment of commercial plantation and post harvest facility
A. Pre-operative Phase
Survey and identification of suitable farm sites and processing sites.
a. Assessment of local agro-climate (temperature, rainfall, humidity, sunshine) and geo-morphology (soil depth, contour, drainage, erosion pattern)
b. Assessment of land development requirements and costs thereof (leveling, slope creation, rock removal, erosion prevention)
c. Analysis of soil (nutrient status, physical parameters) and locally available irrigation water (salinity, alkalinity, heavy metals) from local agricultural universities
d. Assessment of logistics connectivity
e. Determination of requirements of soil amelioration (Correction of pH, organic matter status, major nutrient deficiency) and soil preparation
f. Ascertain the suitability of the land for Stevia farming and derive a “Go” or “No go” decision for specific sites.
Strategic planning
Preparation of Detailed Project Report including the following :
1. Executive summary
2. Business description
3. Market analysis
4. Proposed products
5. Team and management plan
6. Competitive and SWOT analysis
7. Marketing plan
8. Financial projections
Preparation of master plan for the farming sites
1. Farm layout plan
2. Water source, irrigation and drainage plan
3. Material handling and logistics plan
4. Post harvest processing and warehousing plan
5. Nursery and hardening yard plan
6. Equipment hangars, security and administrative infrastructure plan
Preparation of master plan for the processing and formulation site
1. Submission of the basic layout of the project
2. Submission of civil drawing of the production facility for approval.
3. Submission of equipment list.
4. Designing of custom fabricated equipment.
5. Submission of equipment layout design.
6. Submission of QC Lab layout design.
7. Technical inputs for application for Pollution Control Authority, Electricity Supply companies etc.
B.1: Farming
*Establishment of planting material production facility (Nursery)
1. Construction plan of low cost nursery and hardening yard
2. Assistance in procurement of at least 5 stevia cultivars (import of seeds from overseas sources and cuttings from local sources)
3. Compilation of SOP for nursery operations for germination of seeds, transplantation of the cuttings in nursery and multiplication.
4. Technical assistance in Identification of candidate plants from the seed born population
5. SOP and staff training for large scale Multiplication of cultivars and their quality control.
*Field trials
1. Guidance for organization of single season field trial with all cultivars.
2. Performance assessment on the basis of biomass and glycoside yield
3. Identification of best performing variety
*Commercial plantation
1. Compilation of farming SOP and staggered plantation schedule
2. Planning for farm mechanization.
3. Assistance in sourcing required farming equipments
4. Manpower training
5. Assistance in object oriented crop and nutrient management
6. Remote crop monitoring and real time trouble shooting
7. SOP and training for post harvest processing.
B.2 Extraction and Formulation
*Pre-operative planning
1. Assistance in identification of correct technology
2. Technological details of the extraction process.
3. Technical details/specifications of raw materials
*Commissioning extraction units
1. Designing and detailed engineering of :-
a. Civil infrastructure as per FSSAI and GMP requirements
b. Process Equipment
c. Equipment mounting scaffoldings
d. Process pipelines and material handling systems
e. Electrical, HVAC and process control systems
f. Quality control laboratory
2. Technical assistance for identification of plant and machinery suppliers and assisting them for proper fabrication of the equipment
3. Assessment of technical quotation and preparation of comparison matrix
4. Technical supervision of equipment fabrication and installation
*Testing and trial run
1. Testing of :
a. Process equipment and pipeline integrity
b. Boiler and steam line
c. Electrical systems and process control systems
d. HVAC and utilities
2. Phased trial run and process adjustments
*Commercial production
Assistance in implementing quality management systems Documentation for local food safety clearance.
Manpower training
Remote monitoring and real time troubleshooting