A clean vegetable processing plant was an enterprise that specialized in the processing and production of clean vegetables. The clean vegetable processing plant processed the freshly picked vegetables into vacuum packaged clean vegetable products through cleaning, disinfection, shredding, sterilization, drying and other processes. Clean vegetables had the characteristics of freshness, hygiene, convenience, and could be cooked directly into the pot. They had broad market prospects. At present, there were clean vegetable processing plants all over China, such as Hebei, Shanghai, Guangdong, Yunnan, Zhejiang and other places. The development of the clean vegetable processing plant could promote the market, scale, and intensive development of the vegetable industry, driving the added value of local agricultural products and increasing the income of farmers.
Beijing University's clean vegetable processing plant was located in Daxing District, Beijing.
The procedures required for a clean vegetable processing plant included a business license, a food business license, a food circulation license, and a food hygiene license. In addition, employees also needed to have a health certificate. To obtain these certificates, the clean vegetable processing plant must meet food safety standards and operate in accordance with laws, regulations, and national policies. The specific requirements included: The company shall have the variety and quantity of food and the processing and packaging places of raw materials that are suitable for the production license, and shall maintain hygiene and be far away from toxic and harmful pollution sources. The company shall have the production and processing facilities corresponding to the variety and quantity of the food under the application, such as disinfection, changing clothes, anti-corrosion and dust-proof facilities. The company shall have the technological processes related to the variety and quantity of the food under the application to avoid cross-contamination of the finished products and raw materials. The company shall be equipped with corresponding food safety technicians and managers according to the scale of the company and the number of products.
Shandong Delisi Food Co., Ltd. was an old food company in Shandong Province. It was established in 1986 and mainly engaged in the business of prepared vegetables. The company launched a variety of ready-made vegetable products in the market, such as low-temperature meat products, quick-frozen conditioning products, beef products, Chinese sauce braised products, quick-frozen rice noodles products, ready-to-eat leisure products, etc. In addition, Wen's Jiawei was also an enterprise that processed prepared vegetables in Central China. The project of Xianning Prefabricated Vegetables Processing Plant in Central China Jiawei had been put into production, with an annual output of more than 10,000 tons. Jiangsu Baixiang Shun supply chain management Co., Ltd., Suzhou City Haodelai Food Technology Co., Ltd., and Suzhou City Weizhixiang Food Co., Ltd. were also suppliers of prepared vegetables. In addition, Sanshui District Heyang Aquatic Co., Ltd. and Zhengda Group also had a layout in the prepared vegetable industry. As for the He's Smart Fishery Project and the Taijiang County Food Processing and Prefabricated Vegetables Industrial Park Project, although they mentioned the processing of prepared vegetables, the specific information was limited.
The clean vegetables processing and distribution project referred to the fresh vegetables that were graded, sorted, selected, washed, cut, preserved, and packaged to maintain their freshness. Then, these processed or packaged clean vegetables were directly sent to places where they were needed, such as school canteens, hotels, chain restaurants, etc. The clean vegetable processing and distribution project had the following characteristics and prospects: 1. [To provide a convenient consumption model: Clean vegetables are secondary processed products with a short shelf life, so the price is relatively high.] However, the delivery of clean vegetables was done online, which was convenient and fast, and was very popular among young people. 2. policy support and market demand: the processing of clean vegetables is supported by national policies and has a bright future. As people's demand for food safety and quality increased, clean vegetable delivery became an important way to meet consumer demand. 3. Increase the added value of agricultural and sideline products: The processing of clean vegetables not only enriched the market categories and provided convenience for consumers, but also increased the added value of agricultural and sideline products and promoted the rejuvenation of rural industries. 4. The market prospects are broad: the clean vegetable delivery project has a clear profit model in the market, and it has a clear business model. As consumers 'demands for health and convenience increased, the market for clean vegetable delivery was expected to expand further. In summary, the clean vegetable processing and distribution project had good market prospects. Driven by policy support and consumer demand, it was expected to provide consumers with convenient, safe and healthy clean vegetable products.
In recent years, the market for processed vegetables had shown a rapid growth trend. Clean vegetables were processed by washing, disinfecting, cutting, etc., and packaged into edible vegetable products in a sterile environment. The processing of clean vegetables was convenient and sanitary. They could be directly cooked in the pot, and the shelf life of the refrigerator was longer. The clean vegetables industry was favored by consumers, especially office workers and young people. The development of clean vegetables was affected by the support of national policies and the upgrading of people's consumption. The market scale showed a rapid growth trend. However, the clean vegetable processing industry also faced some problems, such as high costs and a single profit model. The development prospects of the clean vegetable processing market depended on whether the industry could solve these problems and meet the diverse needs of consumers for cooking ingredients.
The equipment of the clean vegetable processing production line mainly included cleaning equipment, cutting equipment, packaging equipment, and auxiliary equipment. The cleaning equipment could be spray cleaners, drum cleaners, bubble cleaners, etc., to remove dirt and impurities from the surface of the vegetables. The cutting equipment can use a rotating cutter, a belt cutter, and the like to cut the vegetables into a desired shape and size. The packaging equipment was used to package the clean vegetables and deliver them. The auxiliary equipment included hoists, belts, etc., which were used to connect various links and improve production efficiency.
Beijing Clean Vegetables Processing Plant cooperated with Fenghe Agriculture, Beijing Tongdefa Food Material supply chain Co., Ltd. and other enterprises. The cooperative cooperated with the vegetable research center of the Beijing City Academy of Agricultural and Forest Sciences and the Hebei Province Academy of Agricultural and Forest Sciences to improve the processing technology of clean vegetables and improve the quality and preservation time of clean vegetables. In addition, Beijing Kangyipin Agricultural Logistics Co., Ltd., Beijing Four Seasons Shunxin Food Co., Ltd. and other enterprises were also selected as clean vegetable processing demonstration enterprises to provide clean vegetable products and supply chain services to Beijing City. Raoyang County, Hebei Province, signed a cooperation framework agreement with relevant associations and business representatives in Beijing City, opening a direct train for Hebei vegetables to Beijing, quickly delivering freshly picked vegetables to the dining tables of Beijing residents. In addition, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region was also speeding up the construction of clean vegetable processing bases to promote the industrial development of clean vegetables. Overall, the Beijing Clean Vegetables Processing Plant had cooperated with many companies and regions to provide high-quality clean vegetables and meet the needs of the Beijing market.
There were two profit models for processing and distribution of clean vegetables: price difference and vegetable processing. The first method was to buy vegetables from the vegetable base at a low price, then sell them at a high price after simple packaging, and use the price difference to realize profits. This was the way most vegetable distribution companies made profits. The second method was to process the vegetables into semi-finished products and then sell them at a high price, turning the ingredients into semi-finished products with higher added value. This method was the most competitive way to make profits in the vegetable distribution industry. Different companies had different value-added vegetable processing methods, which was beneficial for companies to form their own competitive advantages.
There were two main profit models for the processing and distribution of clean vegetables: price difference and vegetable processing. The first method was to buy vegetables from the vegetable base at a low price, then sell them at a high price after simple packaging, and use the price difference to realize profits. This was the way most vegetable distribution companies made profits. The second method was to process the vegetables into semi-finished products and then sell them at a high price to make the ingredients into semi-finished products with higher added value. This was the most competitive way to make money in the vegetable distribution industry. Different enterprises had different value-added vegetable processing, which was beneficial for enterprises to form their own competitive advantage. Overall, the profit model of processing and distribution of clean vegetables had certain potential and development space.
The price of a clean vegetable processing production line could range from hundreds of thousands to millions or even higher. The specific price depended on the actual demand and use, including factors such as production scale, equipment configuration, and degree of automaton. The price of a small processing production line was about 10,000 yuan, while the price of a large-scale production line could reach about 100,000 yuan. According to market research, generally speaking, the price of a small clean vegetable processing production line was around hundreds of thousands of yuan, while the price of a large clean vegetable processing production line could reach millions of yuan. In addition, the cost of the semi-finished pre-prepared vegetables processing line was about a few hundred thousand yuan. In short, the specific price still needed to be determined according to the actual demand and configuration.